In 1903 an English mathematician called Henry Ernest Dudeney worked out how to turn a perfect square into a perfect equilateral triangle by dissecting the square in to 4 distinct shapes, these shapes can be rearranged to form the triangle. The D*Haus Company utilises this formula by combining the mathematics and movement to create a functional adaptable low table called the D*Table.
Inspired by mathematics, D*Table is a fully functioning 3d puzzle that translates its form into a fully flexible and adaptable low/coffee table. The white cube-like form can be transformed into the triangle, showing off D*Tables’ clean lines and flexible geometries. Long sweeping movements create a sense of energy in the table that invites the user to interact with it. The table can be celebrated as the centre piece of a room or is equally suited to sitting along a wall on in the corner of a room.
Each of the four pieces of D*Table can be manually detached and used as individual side tables for even greater functionality. A hole in the top of the table can be used to hold a plant or a champagne bottle, depending on the occasion and books can be displayed vertically in the book slots.
Functions literally unfold as the table is opened. Great as a storage box when in square formation, D*Table can hide your every day life away inside its inbuilt storage. As the table is made up of four individual units, each with its own purpose, every part of D*Table has a unique functionality.
The smallest unit “red” can be used as a shelving unit; it has a hole in the top that can be used to hold a plant or a champagne bottle, depending on the occasion.
The Yellow unit has been dissected into two long angular drawers that span the length of the unit. Soft closing drawers reflect D*Tables quality, each draw follows the geometry inherent in D*Table, maximising the use of space.
The Largest unit in the table, this is comprised of a wide split level shelving space with top surface articulation. The slits on top of “Blue” challenge the conventional coffee table book position, saving space and offering a unique way to display items.
The Green unit is a large storage box with folding lid. Great for hiding away items, the “Green” unit offers ample storage, perfect for hiding items away quickly and easily.
The table challenges the throwaway culture of quick and inflexible design to offer multiple possibilities. The D*Haus Company is right now raising funds at Kickstarter.com for the development of the table and as part of their campaign, they’re offering a selection of their products, including the D*Table, as pledges.
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