Delo Whorl Osnovna funkcija: Klubska mizica avtorja Adam Bezzina je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2026 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Oblikovanje pohištva.
SrebrnaPohištvo· 2026
Whorl Osnovna funkcija: Klubska mizica
avtor/ica: Adam Bezzina
Naročnik: Pompous Fox Wood Co.
Dobitnik nagrade Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award v kategoriji Pohištvo
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Preverite status nagrade za #176140Dizajn
O dizajnu Whorl Osnovna funkcija: Klubska mizica
Besedilo knjige: Whorl je skulpturalna klubska mizica, izdelana iz trajnostno pridobljenega jesena z napredno tehniko upogibanja lameliranega lesa. Njene tekoče noge v obliki traku se dvigajo iz zoženega masivnega vrha, oblikovanega v prilagojenih šablonah in vakuumskih kalupih. Zasnova združuje strukturno celovitost z organskim gibanjem in togi les preoblikuje v tekočo obliko, ki deluje živo. Whorl uravnoteži inovativnost, mojstrsko izdelavo in materialno iskrenost ter izziva tradicionalno oblikovanje pohištva, hkrati pa slavi izrazno lepoto naravnega lesa.
Priznanje
O nagradi Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award
Whorl Osnovna funkcija: Klubska mizica je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Whorl Osnovna funkcija: Klubska mizica se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Whorl Osnovna funkcija: Klubska mizica je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.
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- Edinstvene lastnosti
- This sculptural coffee table is designed and crafted from sustainably sourced ash, combining a finely tapered solid top with complex bent-laminated legs formed in custom vacuum molds. Unlike conventional tables, its flowing, ribbon-like curves blur the line between furniture and art. Precision joinery seamlessly integrates the base, creating strength within an organic, fluid form. Designed as a conversation piece, it showcases technical innovation and the expressive potential of wood.
- Dimenzije in embalaža
- Width 1220 mm x Depth 508 mm x Height 356 mm
- Oznake
- coffee table, bent furniture, ash furniture, solid wood furniture, wooden table, handmade furniture, organic furniture design, sculptural furniture, wood furniture
- Proizvodna tehnologija
- Constructed from locally sourced ash, the table combines advanced machining with bent lamination. The top was machined to taper from a knife-edge profile to a reinforced center, while the legs were formed from hand-laid veneer strips shaped in custom jigs and vacuum bags. Mortises in the underside receive the laminated legs, achieving seamless structural integration. Finished with eco-friendly hardwax oil to enhance grain and durability.
- Oblikovalski izziv
- The greatest challenge was achieving the fluid curves of the bent-laminated legs. Bent wood furniture is rare in North America, with limited reference and precedent, requiring extensive self-directed experimentation. Adam built scale models, tested lamination thickness, and developed custom jigs and vacuum molds to push the material to its limits. Integrating these forms seamlessly into a machine-milled top demanded precision, innovation, and persistence to overcome both technical and creative obstacles.
- Raziskave
- This project centered on material and form research, exploring methods of bending wood and studying organic shapes. The objective was to showcase the untapped potential of bent wood furniture in North America. Using a scale model, veneer experiments, precision machining, and custom vacuum jigs, these tests refined lamination thickness and showed the limitations when bending wood. Conducted by the designer with support in fabrication, the research revealed new structural and aesthetic possibilities, inspiring future clients and broadening design practice.
- Inspiracija
- The inspiration for this table came from a desire to create an organic form guided by the natural possibilities of wood rather than digital modeling. By exploring the limits of bent lamination, the design transforms rigid ash into fluid, ribbon-like curves. The motivation was to craft a functional coffee table that feels sculptural, inviting curiosity and awe at how traditional materials can be reimagined through modern techniques.
- Trajanje projekta
- Adam began imagining and designing the piece in the Spring of 2024, in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The finished piece was complete in the Fall of 2024 and was exhibited at the Toronto Interior Design Show in January 2025.
- Potek delovanja
- Whorl is designed to be lived with and admired. Its smooth curves invite touch, while the solid ash top provides a practical surface scaled for smaller spaces. Though sculptural in form, it functions seamlessly as a coffee table, offering stability and balance in everyday use. The interaction lies in its presence: a functional object that sparks conversation and wonder by transforming wood into a fluid, unexpected shape.
- Zasluge za slike
- Image #1: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Image #2: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Image #3: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Image #4: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Image #5: Photographer Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
Video Credits: Videographer: Ethicious.com, Whorl, 2025
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