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Posted by core jr | 7 Nov 2008
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When designers talk about their own work, we like to listen:
"Senior Designer, Jane Punnopatham, for the Spectrum West Collection was inspired by both blooming flowers, hanging drapery, and the whimsical lines of Alvar Alto's Wave Vase. Marc Ross, Creative Director for Spectrum West, and Jane Punnopatham desired to take their brand material, acrylic, that was once dubbed a cold material, and provide warmth with the free flowing lines of the Drape Side Table. Each Drape Table is heated and molded by hand ensuring that every table is individually different for the consumer. Available Fall colors include: Frost, Clear, and Charcoal."
We also just heard that Jane is in the hospital from a serious accident. We wish her the best & get well!
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Except the scale of tables vary greatly from that of baskets. So you get either a tiny table or a HUGE basket... Multi-purpose products can be great, but not always.
See o8o studios they have carried this style for several years.
http://www.o8o.com/L14.htm
Actually this is VERY similar to a side table designed by John Brauer for Essey several years ago.
You can see it at:
http://www.essey.com/illusion.html
Shiro Kuramata was doing this in 1972 with his K-series lamps. Nothing new here folks. I do hope Jane is recovering.
Yea, but how do you sit at it?
I knew I've seen that somewhere before..
Seen it before.
Essey produce the "illusion table" its been in production for at least 4 or 5 years. The Essey version, I believe, has much better proportions, however the material has many limitations, including scratching easily and flexing causing the table to wobble.
http://www.absolutform.co.uk/es05206.htm
acrylic..... hmmm, my as well build it out of peanut brittle. It might even be stronger
If you knew anything about john braurer's table's you would see that it is made from a cheaper acrylic which yellows over time....not mention it's smaller and a completely different mold in person...his table is not structurally sound...