Up in the Air Low Table

Product catalog summary

Introduction
"Up in the Air Low Table" is a furniture piece designed by Ramón Úbeda and Otto Canalda in 2014. The design aims to evoke a sense of wonder and sensibility, reminiscent of surrealist designs from the 1960s and 1970s. The table is part of Viccarbe's collection, known for its artistic and approachable designs.

Designers
Ramón Úbeda is a multifaceted designer and journalist with a background in architecture. Otto Canalda, a young designer, began his career in the industry’s development sector, working closely with Úbeda at BD Ediciones de Diseño.

Design Philosophy
The "Up in the Air" table challenges traditional hyperfunctionalism in design, offering a playful and artistic approach. It is designed to capture attention instantly, with customizable elements like the number of fish contained within the table, adding a personal touch.

Visual Description
The document includes images of the table in both white and black finishes, highlighting its versatility and aesthetic appeal.

Applications
The table has been featured in projects such as the B&W Apartment in Hong Kong, designed by Samuel Lam for In Him’s Interior Design, and the NH Hotel Nhow in Amsterdam.

Conclusion
The "Up in the Air Low Table" is a unique piece that combines functionality with artistic expression, making it suitable for various interior design projects.

Catalog excerpts

Up in the Air Low Table Designed by Ramon Úbeda & Otto Canalda

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Ramón Úbeda + Otto Canalda Ramón Úbeda (Jaén, 1962) is a journalist and designer. He began working in the world of design in 1984, while he was studying Architecture at the ETSAB in Barcelona. What is exceptional is that he has worked on aspects of architecture: as a journalist, graphic artist, designer, art director and curator. Otto Canalda (Barcelona, 1977) is a rarity among young designers because he chose to enter the profession from the kitchen of the industry, which is where projects are really cooked up. Just after finishing his studies at the Elisava School in Barcelona, he joined the...

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“Up in the Air, or how to contain the magic of a long story in a single instant.” Designed by Ramón Úbeda & Otto Canalda, 2014 There are many ways to awaken sense and sensibility through a piece of furniture. We can all think of those surrealist designs from decades such as the sixties or the seventies: chairs, armchairs, sofas with impossible shapes, capable of maintaining a defined use and at the same time questioning the hyperfunctionalism of design. Fun-filled museum pieces reserved to fit specific characters. Viccarbe, without usually paying attention to passing fashions or aesthetics, found...

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