The original idea for FAT LEG 65 comes from solving a problem. The surprisingly severe deformation of a 65 mm thick oak panel makes it impossible to clamp it on the lathe. The solution is a 120 mm radius, which is milled by hand out of the board and levelled manually by router. The concept of large radii is followed by the rounded lower and upper sides of the 3 table legs, which are elaborately turned on the lathe. Legs and plate are invisibly screwed together by an intelligent inlet technique. Manual oiling gives the dining table its silky feel.
FAT LEG 65 has the radiance and warmth of a sun god. Powerful like a Redwood tree, maximally minimalist and magically beautiful, the bold dining table sculpture casts a spell over people. Grasping the 65 mm thick, solid oak tabletop with your hands gives a feeling of grounding. The generous roundness of the table geometry and its 3 centrally arranged column legs provide space for 6 chairs and legroom. FAT LEG 65 is a spectacular centrepiece in design-savvy private and meeting rooms, hotel suites and restaurants.
Fat Leg 65 Dining Table
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Designer
Client
Dimension
H x W x D: 77 x 120 x 120 cm
Completion
2022
Material
Oak, hand-oiled. From sustainable forestry in the German low mountain range.