Product design
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[DT.01]
2025
Benjamin Menzel
A modular dining table that combines Italian ceramic craftsmanship with industrial aesthetics, offering versatility and adaptability for a variety of dining experiences.
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The DT.01 was conceived with the idea of creating a piece of furniture that can easily adapt to different occasions without undergoing a drastic change in form. Its aim is to offer innovative modularity on the tabletop while emphasizing both functionality and craftsmanship. At its core are handcrafted ceramic tiles that form the surface of the table. These can be rearranged or replaced as needed, allowing the table to seamlessly adjust to any dining occasion.
00 scope of work
01 [design concept] 02 [product design] 03 [3D design] 04 [graphic design]
01 Properties
Designed to seat up to six people, the table features a surface composed of a mosaic of stoneware tiles. These tiles can be rearranged in countless variations, allowing the dining experience to be tailored to any occasion. The modularity is confined to the tabletop alone, preserving the overall aesthetic integrity of the piece regardless of configuration. Customization is made possible through a wide selection of interchangeable tile elements, ranging from platters, coasters, vases, candle holders, cutlery holders, and incense holders to simple plain tiles, offering an entirely personal and versatile dining setup.
Handcrafted Italian stoneware tiles lend the table its unique character, defined by subtle traces of craftsmanship that create a distinctive tactile and visual quality. Highly resistant to heat and moisture, the ceramic surface ensures durability while celebrating the authenticity of artisanal production.
Standard tile segment
Unglazed ceramic stoneware tile brown
L 100mm D 100mm H 15mm
Coaster tile segment
Unglazed ceramic stoneware tile brown
L 100mm D 100mm H 15mm
Candle holder tile segment
Unglazed ceramic stoneware tile brown
L 100mm D 100mm H 20mm
Vase tile segment
Unglazed ceramic stoneware tile brown
L 100mm D 100mm H 110mm
Cutlery bowl tile segment
Unglazed ceramic stoneware tile brown
L 100mm D 100mm H 15mm
Incence tile segment
Unglazed ceramic stoneware tile brown
L 100mm D 100mm H 15mm
Platter tile segment
Unglazed ceramic stoneware tile brown
L 100mm D 100mm H 15mm
02 Tile variants
03 Structure
The base consists of a metal plate. The table legs, made from a single bent metal sheet, are screwed into grooves in the plate. The tabletop tiles are mounted in a way that allows them to be easily removed while remaining securely in place during use. Notches or magnetic connections present suitable solutions for this mechanism.
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