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HP
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05/08/2007 4:53 am  

I'm working on a design for some knockdown tables that use solid timber,veneered ply, flat bar aluminium and allen screws. There were a lot of Danish (rosewood and stainless) desks made like this with a very clear sense of structure in the 60's + 70's.

Can anyone suggest names of designers or links so I could have a closer look at how they were done?

Cheers, HP


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SDR
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05/08/2007 10:29 pm  

I'll see
what I can do --but in the meantime I encourage you to follow your instincts and to let the materials tell you what they want to do. The "menu" offers promise of several tasty dishes. . .!


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Robert Leach
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05/08/2007 11:27 pm  

Sounds a little like
Sounds a little like what Merrow Associates were doing in the UK
I'll dig out some pics


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HP
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06/08/2007 3:25 am  

cheers guys! much...
cheers guys! much appreciatted, I found Fabricius + Kastholm and they were quite good judging by the pictures.
I just want to get an idea of what looks best in terms of material contrast and proprotions. I can't afford to try out all the different finishes. Heart says stainless and dark timber, wallet says brushed aluminium and beech.


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SDR
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06/08/2007 5:38 am  

Well, there IS
stain. . . and the clear-anodized aluminum usually available might be an alternative to a brushed finish -- if you like it ? Money spent of better material is never regretted, however, once a good design has been settled on; the same craftmanship that would be necessary in lesser material is rewarded by a more satisfying result. . .but you know that. I'm just encouraging you better nature !


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HP
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06/08/2007 7:55 am  

ha! ha! If I wanted stain...
ha! ha! If I wanted stain and clear coated aluminium I wouldn't even bother, Ikea do that nasty shite better than I ever could.
I'll get there, it'll be a case of taking the middle road I think. Its interesting how changing materials (polished stainless + dark timber vs aluminium + pale timber) changes perception, one minute Scando the next Milo Baugham.


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azurechicken (USA)
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06/08/2007 9:08 pm  

DONALD JUDDS
furniture is well worth a look...


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HP
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07/08/2007 3:52 am  

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thanks, and thanks heaps for the Ulm book. HP


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HP
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07/08/2007 4:12 am  

great! like Richard Serra...
great! like Richard Serra but better.
I could live in here...


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