1x3 Coffee Table

1x3 Coffee Table is an innovative furniture design that seamlessly combines functionality with intellectual engagement, drawing inspiration from traditional interlocking burr puzzles. Created by Bulgarian designer Petar Zaharinov, this distinctive piece features a minimalist composition of three identical wooden elements that interlock through sliding movements, supporting a 10mm thick tempered glass top with a diameter of 900mm. The table's design philosophy emphasizes both practical utility and cognitive stimulation, as its assembly process challenges spatial visualization skills while maintaining user accessibility. Standing at 530mm in height with a footprint of 900mm x 900mm, the table's wooden components are crafted from sustainable materials such as beech or oak, finished with natural bee wax or plant oil to ensure environmental consciousness. The design's name, 1x3, reflects its mathematical elegance: one element type repeated three times, creating a stable structure without the need for additional fixtures, glue, or hardware. This innovative approach to furniture design earned recognition through the Platinum A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, acknowledging its exceptional blend of functionality, sustainability, and creative problem-solving. The table's design particularly stands out for its ability to be easily assembled and disassembled, making it ideal for modern living spaces where mobility and adaptability are valued, while its construction methodology emphasizes local material sourcing and simplified production techniques that require only basic woodworking tools.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: furniture design, interlocking mechanism, sustainable materials, modular construction, puzzle-inspired furniture, contemporary coffee table

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/22958

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