Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby, 201 1 Map Table is a universal table programme for all situations which require flexible arrangements and optimum space Their experience in the architectura planning and implementation of training and conference spaces made Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby gradually aware of the need to develop a new, simple table system: To convey learning content in a modern way based on communication requires that tables be rearranged frequently. Teamwork and workshops are generally conducted at smaller clusters of tables, while open discussions are held in a circle arrangement and conventiona presentations require attendees' attention to be towards the speaker in the front of the room. Map Table answers all of these myriad demands of a table programme: the tables can be rearranged simply and quickly for flexible use and can also be With its unobtrusively functional aesthe- tics, Maple Table is also suitable as a desk for home offices which are becoming increasingly important in our modern digital world of work. Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby studied architecture together at the Royal College of Art in London. They have since been collaborating on projects spanning industrial design, furniture design and architecture. Tip Ton is the first design to be borne out of their collaboration with Vitra. 1 Map Table 7 Base additional elements 12 Dimensions, colours 2-5 Configurations and table connections ^"M Map Table Home Desk 6 Table shapes and surfaces 8-11 Table connections, positioning

Area of use: Workshop Map Table rectangular 150 x 75 cm used as individual tables where the configurations offer space for up to eight people and can be reconfigured at any time. Area of use: Cafeteria Map Table square 75 x 75 cm used as individual tables that can be flexibly positioned. Table connectors prevent the configurations from sliding apart.

Map Table rectangular 120 x 60 cm used as individual tables with castors; island arrangement enables you to work separately and as a group Map Table rectangular 120 x 60 cm and round 85 cm used as individual tables; the arrangement enables a separate conference and catering

Area of use: Group work Map Table trapezoid 150 x 65 cm with fixed connection via the column bases reduces the number of table legs and prevents the tables from sliding apart. Offers space for up to six people. Area of use: Conference Map Table trapezoid 150 x 65 cm and square 75 x 75 cm with connection via the column base and modesty panels.

Area of use: Video conference Map Table trapezoid 150 x 6 cm with connection via the column bases and with modesty panels so that all participants are captured by the Area of use: Home Office Map Table rectangular 150 x 75 cm available as a home workstation in melamine or veneer.

Table shapes and surfaces Map Table round for use as a stand-alone table, available in two Map Table square for use as a stand-alone table or for linking to the table tops square, rectangular and trapezoid; available in widths of 60 and 75 cm. Map Table rectangular for use as a stand-alone table or for linking to Map Table trapezoid for use as a stand-alone table or for linking to the table tops rectangular, square and trapezoid; available in widths the table tops trapezoid, square and rectangular; available in widths of 60 and 75 cm. Map Table is also available in the dimensions 1500 x of 60...

Base additional elements and table connections Brakeable castors The basic dark plastic glides are designed to level out uneven floors The rectangular and square tables can be fitted with a maximum by up to 1.5 cm. Optional stick-on felt rings included. of two castors. By the use of castors, the tables can be flexibly rearranged by one person and it is easier to stack them. The basic dark castors have a diameter of 50 mm. Modesty panel Table connectors The modesty panels made of aluminium are available in basic dark The swivel table connectors in basic dark are mounted to the underside and soft...

Table connections Individual table Map Table is used as a stand-alone table and the tables can be flexibly positioned in the room. Stackable tables Map Table is used as a stand-alone table where the tables are particularly suitable for arrangement in rows and, if required, can be stacked. Fixed table systems Map Table is used as a fixed system where the table tops are connected by the column bases.

The column bases are mounted flush to the table top. Map Table can be flexibly used and table connectors prevent the configurations from sliding apart. The column bases are slightly pushed in on one table side and on the other side mounted to overhang the table edge. This sleeve function holds Map Table in position and enables the stacking of up to five tables. Can be used with Map Table rectangular and square The column bases hold two table tops and increase the stability of the configuration by a fixed connection of the tables. This is an elegant solution for reducing the table legs. Can be...

Table connections Assembly All table tops have four pre-defined bushings on the corners for from 1-9 on the foot adapter enable different positions to be set using mounting the column bases. The column bases are fitted with a number combinations (e.g. 2 and 7). This makes it possible to set the die-cast zinc foot adapter to enable different arrangements in tables flush against each other and to stack or link them. conjunction with the table top. This seemingly simple technical solution is numbered to enable diverse leg settings. Positioning holes Stackable tables Up to five Map Tables in all...

The table tops come in rectangular, square, trapezoidal and circular shapes and allow a multitude of configurations for a wide variety of applications. Whether individual tables, table areas gathered into islands or fixed together to form configura- tions, identical or different table top shapes are easy to separate and recombine if required. With its discrete, functional aesthetic, the Map Table system will serve you well for a long time to come.