RAFT TABLE NA2

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Specifications:
The Raft Table, designed by NORM Architects, features powder-coated steel with solid oak legs. The tabletop is available in white laminated wood or black ash veneer. The dimensions are 740 mm in height, 900 mm in depth, and 2000 mm in length. It comes in two color combinations: black with black ash and white with natural oak.

Design Inspiration:
The design draws inspiration from maritime objects, combining the roughness of aged wood with the industrial efficiency of metal. The table's sandblasted legs highlight the wood's texture, and its triple legs give it a dynamic, creature-like appearance. The round edges beneath the tabletop provide a soft touch, making it easy to lift. The table is designed for easy dismantling and storage.

Design Philosophy:
NORM Architects, consisting of Kasper Rønn and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, are influenced by Scandinavian modernist traditions, emphasizing functionality, minimalism, and timelessness. They focus on meeting real needs with a profound understanding of natural materials and attention to detail. Their work is also influenced by Japanese design, the Arts & Crafts movement, and the Shaker Movement.

Innovation:
NORM Architects innovate by combining materials in new ways and rethinking details. Their design process is flexible, with each creation evolving uniquely. Their collaboration often leads to new designs, as seen in their MILK lamp for &tradition, which combines a translucent glass shade with wooden legs to create a cozy atmosphere.

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RAFT TABLE NA2 by NORM Architects Materials: Powdercoated steel with solid oak legs. Table top in white laminated wood or black ash veneer. Dimensions: H: 740 mm x D: 900 mm x L: 2000 mm Colours: Black with black ash, White with natural oak Design Date: 2011 Story: Maritime objects fascinate because of their contrasting surfaces. The roughness of corroded wood aging with beauty, blended with the industrial efficiency of metal structures. This is the inspiration behind the Raft Table, created by NORM architects Kasper Rønn and Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen. They have taken a modern Scandinavian approach to create a unique piece of furniture that combines simplistic purity with a discreetly aged look. The sandblasted surface of the table legs, accentuate the structure of the wood, while the triple legs have the playful appearance of a living creature in motion. & the round edges beneath the tabletop makes for a soft and pleasant touch when the table top has to be lifted. The table can quickly be dismantled and set against a wall to make room yoga mats or dance floors. andtradition.com

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NORM Architects designed the Raft Table Tradition: “We definitely see our work as a part of the Scandinavian modernist tradition – functional, minimal, poetic and timeless - with a profound understanding of natural materials and a special attention to detail”, says NORM, also known as the architects Kasper Rønn (born 1976) & Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen (born 1976). They are both graduates from the Royal Danish Academy of fine Arts in Copenhagen, and the dynamic design duo, being true modernists, believe in design where focus is on meeting a real need instead of creating one. Function, production and...

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RAFT TABLE NA2

RAFT TABLE NA2

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