Grip Side Table
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Grip Side Table
Grip Side Table is an innovative furniture design that masterfully combines marble and wood in a sophisticated tripod configuration, created by designer Omid Behboudi. This distinctive piece represents a thoughtful solution to the inherent challenges of incorporating marble in furniture design, particularly addressing the material's fragility through strategic engineering. The table features a marble top surface mounted on a precisely crafted wooden hemisphere that acts as a force distribution hub, connected to three wooden legs formed from beech wood for optimal structural integrity. A notable innovation in this design is the integration of touch-sensitive lighting technology, which allows the marble surface to transform into a source of ambient illumination when touched, highlighting the natural veining patterns of the stone. The table's dimensions are meticulously calculated, with variations including a 550mm diameter coffee table version at 410mm height, and side table versions ranging from 430mm to 500mm in diameter. The design, which earned a Bronze A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, showcases exceptional attention to manufacturing details, utilizing advanced production techniques including 5-axis CNC machining for precise hemisphere formations and traditional wood turning methods. The modular construction, featuring separable components - marble top, wooden globe, and legs - not only facilitates efficient transportation and assembly but also enables easier maintenance and potential parts replacement. This sophisticated piece exemplifies contemporary furniture design's capacity to merge aesthetic beauty with practical functionality, while incorporating innovative lighting technology and thoughtful material applications.
furniture design, marble illumination, touch-sensitive table, contemporary side table, modular construction, tripod furniture
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