Tambour by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Product catalog summary

Profile of Designers:
Ronan (born 1971) and Erwan Bouroullec (born 1976) are renowned designers who have collaborated for over two decades. Their work is characterized by a dialogue between their distinct personalities and a shared commitment to balance and refinement. They gained recognition in 1997 with their Disintegrated Kitchen at the Salon du Meuble in Paris, leading to industrial design commissions from Giulio Cappellini. They have collaborated with numerous manufacturers, including Magis, Vitra, and Kartell, and have been recognized with awards such as the Compasso d’Oro in 2011 for the Steelwood chair.

Design and Engineering of Tambour:
The Tambour collection consists of versatile side tables suitable for various settings, from vintage to modern environments. The tables are crafted from die-cast aluminium and are available with one or two tops, with optional wheels for the aluminium version. The design aims to balance elegance and simplicity, avoiding overt modernity. A new variant features a concrete top suitable for outdoor use, with legs available in polished or powder-coated aluminium.

Product Information:

Aluminium Version: Low tables for domestic and contract use, featuring a polished die-cast aluminium frame and top.
Concrete Top Version: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, with a frame in polished or powder-coated aluminium and a liquid painted concrete top.

Product Care:
Use a soft rag, dry or wet, with pH-balanced soap if necessary. Avoid abrasive sponges and acidic substances. Dry immediately after washing. Aluminium may dull over time, but periodic maintenance can preserve its appearance. Use specific cleaning products for aluminium.

Warnings:
Do not use unapproved cleaning products or misuse the tables. Ensure environmentally friendly disposal when no longer in use.

Catalog excerpts

Tambour by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

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Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Ronan Bouroullec (born in 1971) and Erwan Bouroullec (born in 1976) have been working together for more than twenty years now. Their collaboration is a permanent dialogue, nourished by their distinct personalities and a shared notion of diligence, with the intention to achieve greater balance and refinement. In 1997, they presented their Disintegrated Kitchen at the Salon du Meuble in Paris, where it was spotted by Giulio Cappellini, who gave them their first industrial design commissions. The Bou-roullecs have been working with Magis since 2004, designing three complete...

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art LICHTENSTEIN

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“Tambour is a collection of side tables that would fit into almost any setting, next to a faded sofa from the 50’s, or in the sleek lounge of a modern night spot. With this idea in mind, we needed to find a common language that would form the basis for a range of variations and permutations. Tambour tables feature a very industrial design in die-cast aluminium, and are available with one or two tops, and with (only for the aluminium version) or without wheels. We shaped these tables to strike a balance between formal elegance and simplicity, as our aim was to achieve a discretion for this object...

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“We shaped these tables to strike a balance between formal elegance and simplicity” Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

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ALUMINIUM VERSION Low tables for domestic and contract use (bars and restaurants). Materials: frame in polished die-cast aluminium and top in polished aluminium. CONCRETE TOP VERSION Low tables for domestic and contract use (bars and restaurants). Materials: frame in polished die-cast aluminium or in powder coated aluminium (for outdoor version). Top in liquid painted concrete (glossy finish).

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Aluminium Version Round h 36 cm / Frame / Polished Frame / Polished Materials / Frame in die-cast aluminium / Frame / Polished PRODUCT CARE We recommend using a soft rag, either dry or wet. When needed, use ph-balanced soap diluted in water. Do not use abrasive sponges as they may leave scratches. lmmediately dry after washing with a soft rag or chamois leather. Never leave water or other liquids to stagnate on metal parts. Avoid contact with all acidic substances. Small marks or irregularities, which might be visible on the surface, should not be considered as faults, but on the contrary as...

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Concrete Version Triangular h 36 cm / Concrete top / Colours Colours Frame / Polished White Concrete top / Colours Colours Frame / Polished White Concrete top / Colours Colours Frame / Polished White Concrete top / Colours Colours Frame / Polished White Frame / Polished White Concrete top / Colours Colours Frame / Polished White Concrete top / Colours Colours Frame / Polished White Concrete top / Colours Colours PRODUCT CARE We recommend using a soft rag, either dry or wet. When needed, use ph-balanced soap diluted in water. Do not use abrasive sponges as they may leave scratches. lmmediately...

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