Lido
Expandable Table for Kim Nak Boong Institute of wooden furniture
The Lido folds into a small rectangular box. When folded, it serves as a storage box for small items. If they lift the side plates, joint legs project out from the box and Lido transforms into a tea table or a small desk. Likewise, if they completely unfold the side plates on both sides, it transforms into a large table, with the upper plate having width of 75 Cm. This table can be used as a dining table, especially in Korea and Japan where sitting on the floor while dining is a common culture.
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Unique Properties
Lido Expandable Table folds into a little orthogonal bin. While it folded, it avails like a storage bin for tiny segments. If somebody lifts the side plates, joint legs project out from the bin and Lido becomes a tea table or a small table. Also, if somebody completely unfolds the side plates on both sides, it turns into a big desk. It could be used for dining table, particularly in Korea and Japan where eating on the floor is a common culture.
Tags
Wooden Furniture, Coffee Table, Low Table, Oak Tea Table
Production Technology
Prototype is made of oak, but they can be made of any wood. Finishing is natural oil and varnish
Design Challenge
Most fold-able and expandable tables have locks for all legs which make it difficult for people to fold and unfold. With ‘LIDO’ you can easily unfold by lifting the side plates and fold by lifting the side plate just fifteen degrees and push the joint legs in.
Project Duration
The project started in Aug. 2019 and finished in Nov. 2019 in Seoul, Korea
Operation Flow
Unfolding : Just Up & Down Down Folding : Up, Push & Down
Research
Distance from the Couch Tea tables are usually placed in front of couches to drink tea or to temporarily place personal belongings; however, if the distance between the couch and the tea table is too narrow, it is inconvenient for people to sit on the couch that have a gap in between. Therefore, placing the tea table in front of the couch is always an issue and a burden for many. Lido solves this issue by allowing people to easily access the belongings on the table by lifting the side plate, which then narrows the gap. It‘s flexible. It would be more convenient for people if the table’s size changes based on the number of people using it. Unfortunately, most tables come in only one size.
Inspiration
Luce Crack: Turning a dark and closed space into a place where a ray of light shines through and wind passes by Even when folded, Lido has gaps between panels, allowing light and air to come through. When you look from the outside, this gap invokes curiosity and induces people to take a peek.
Project Overview
Lido Expandable Table has been a Silver winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Nak Boong Kim.
Silver Recognition
Nak Boong Kim was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Lido Expandable Table.
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Lido: The Transforming Expandable Table Designed by Nak Boong Kim
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