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Things That Look Like Other Things: Floppy Table by Neulant van Exel
By Ray Hu - Nov 27, 2012
Berlin-based design duo Neulant van Exel have the broad portfolio you might expect from a collaboration between an architect and sculptor, and their latest project, "Floppy Table," is a surefire hit.
Although Jeff Skierka opted for CNC-milled plywood for his "Mixtape Table," Neulant van Exel's throwback-media-inspired-furniture is a rather more industrial affair, made from hot-rolled steel and stainless steel. They've also cleverly reimagined the iconic metal shutter as a secret compartment (GIF after the jump)...
The kitschy coffee table comes in at 27.5” × 25.5” × 17.7” (70cm × 45cm × 65cm) and is available by special order through Neulant van Exel.
Ray Hu
Formerly an editor and currently a contributor to Core77 (among other publications), Ray brings a broad interest in popular culture, media, and technology — alongside an abiding passion for art, music, and cycling — to his practice as a journalist and critic.
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