Iron Furniture · 2026
Wide Paned Surface Table
by Shiwen Xiao
- A' Design Award 2026 in Furniture
- CLIENT: Sichuan Muya Growth Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.
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- Verification code 5878B73EC8 · Verify this award
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About Wide Paned Surface Table
Wide Paned Surface is a dining table designed for use in several settings within the home. The table is made of ash wood and measures 1800 mm by 800 mm by 760 mm. The legs are carved from single solid wood blocks in a lattice form inspired by traditional Eastern architecture, which supports structural stability. The tabletop is 4 cm thick and the edges are inlaid with natural rattan, a detail that recalls woven eaves and helps prevent cracking. An eco-friendly paint finish is applied. The table can serve family dining, home working and children's activities.
About the A' Design Award
Wide Paned Surface Table is an Iron A' Design Award winner, a prestigious recognition granted to good designs that meet the professional and industrial requirements expected from well-designed creations. Iron winners demonstrate great skill, high specialization, expert understanding, and creative capacity of their creators. Wide Paned Surface Table is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished creation that is practical and innovative. This Iron A' Design Award-winning design integrates industry best practices and has competent technical characteristics linked with know-how and talent. Wide Paned Surface Table is respected for its thoroughness and is designed to provide quality of life improvements that help make the world a better place.
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- Unique Properties
- The Paned Dining Table embodies a design philosophy of multiscenario adaptability and shared use, allowing it to seamlessly fit into various settings such as family gatherings, home offices, or children’s creative activities like crafting and drawing. Its design integrates Eastern architectural aesthetics and combines lattice table legs with rattan inlaid tabletop for both structural stability and natural elegance, making it suitable for a wide range of home environments.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- product dimensions, 1800 mm x 800 mm x 760 mm
- Tags
- Multiscenario Adaptability, Eastern Aesthetics, Solid Wood Structure, Rattan Inlay, Full Panel Cut, Ash Wood, Lattice Table Legs, Sustainable Design
- Production Technology
- The tabletop and table legs are made from premium ash wood with clear grain, a warm texture, and at least 3 cm thickness for structural stability. The 4 cm thick tabletop with edges inlaid with natural rattan, adds a touch of natural charm and decorative appeal. The table legs are carved from single solid wood blocks rather than assembled from multiple pieces for added strength and durability. Finished with the ecofriendly paint from Dabao, the surface is safe, nonirritating, and ready for use.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was integrating Eastern architectural elements into modern furniture while ensuring structural stability and durability. The table legs are carved from single solid wood blocks into a lattice form, preserving architectural beauty and structural strength. The tabletop is inlaid with natural rattan, recalling traditional eaves and preventing cracking. The design reinterprets traditional essence through a minimalist form, blending Eastern aesthetics with contemporary life.
- Research
- As modern living spaces expand, the demand for multifunctional furniture continues to grow. By studying existing market offerings, the design team saw opportunities to improve furniture that combines structural stability with aesthetic appeal. This design employs solid wood cut from full panels and rattan inlay techniques to enhance durability, visual depth, and adaptability to various scenarios. Environmentally friendly materials are also used to ensure safety and sustainability.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by Eastern architectural aesthetics and the natural landscape. The square and orderly table legs draw on the brick texture and lattice patterns of traditional Chinese buildings, enhancing structural stability and architectural beauty. The warm and natural tabletop edge is inlaid with a band of rattan, inspired by the eaves of traditional buildings woven from straw and rattan, softening the heaviness of the dark wood surface and bringing liveliness to the overall design.
- Project Duration
- Designed and developed in Chengdu in January 2025, the project was launched on Tmall in September of the same year.
- Operation Flow
- The table is carefully designed according to ergonomic principles, with precise height and leg spacing for comfortable seating in different scenarios. Its adaptable form and sturdy practical structure allow it to serve multiple roles as a family dining table, an office or study desk, a tea table for guests, or a display table. The table adapts to various needs and scenarios, functioning as practical furniture and an extension of lifestyle.