Modern Concrete & Steel Ping Pong Table Doubles As Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table.

James De Wulf of DeWulf Concrete has created a modern new usable ping pong table that also makes for a beautiful indoor or outdoor dining table.



Made to regulation size, the Ping Pong table dimensions are 9’ by 5’ by 30”; and can actually be used for Ping Pong, with acid etched lines that will last as long as the table and a smooth surface that provides a great “bounce”.







The table is also ideal for outdoor use because the components are impervious to moisture, salt air and freeze thaw cycles. However many have expressed a preference to use the table indoors because of its clean, simple beauty, and its smooth, buttery feel.



The stately table is defined by its top which appears to float above the legs. Incredibly thin at one inch, the table top is the culmination of all of DeWulf’s expertise in working with concrete compounds.




To put this in perspective, normal concrete would have to be nearly nine inches in thickness to achieve the same strength and durability of the one inch top that DeWulf has developed for this table.


above: James de Wulf

DeWulf Concrete is a small design operation creating avant-garde, concrete-couture for architects, interior decorators, commercial retail stores, and residential clients.

DeWulf Concrete
2834 Colorado Ave. #9
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Christophe Pillet's NEAT Table for Kristalia

Neat Table by designer Christophe Pillet for Kristalia Residential, 2011

This new collection of tables is ideal for any space and use: from the office to home areas. It has an aluminum structure, an integrated cable holder, and a marine plywood top faced with epoxy-lacquered sheet metal.

The thin silhouette and trestle legs give it a lightweight appearance that won't overwhelm the space, accompanying chairs or art.


Leg finish:
Aluminium with white lacquer

Finish of top:
White painted metal sheet

Checking out the NEAT table at Salone del Mobile, Milano 2011:

Designer Christophe Pillet:


Kristalia

Fontable Letter & Number Tables Spell Out C-O-O-L.

Designers Alessandro Canepa & Andrea Paulicelli of Italy's Mamadesignlab have created Fontable, a collection of alphanumeric metal tables.



The new concept in modular elements brings a revolution to the world of furnishing accessories, building upon a graphic matrix to turn it into an item for interior design.





FONTABLE are alphanumeric elements reproducing letters from A to Z in lower and upper case and numbers from 0 to 9 which become modular tables. Each element acquires three dimensions and personality and can be played around with, to customize ever changing and dynamic shapes.





Tables are made in steel sheet with lacquered varnishing in white, black and red, with legs in anodized aluminum of adjustable height allowing to overlap table surfaces. Special finishing and further color variations are available on demand.

Produced in a small atelier outside of Milan under the supervision of Alessandro & Andrea the tables are made from steel sheet with lacquered varnishing in white, black and red. Legs are in anodized aluminum and are height adjustable, allowing overlap of table surfaces.

You can purchase the tables from Outdoorz Gallery.

Gulassa & Co. : Industrial, Yet Elegant Furniture, Light Fixtures & More

Do you live in a loft? An arts and crafts bungalow? A japanese minimalist home or a modern cement abode? Want to find unusual furnishings, lights, custom hardware or fireplaces that have both an industrial but elegant feel? That combine organic materials with a stately style? Then you need to know Gulassa & Company.



They create everything from tables, seats and lights to hardware, sinks, gates and handrails that are beautifully crafted and originally designed since 1989.

Gulassa & Company are wood workers, metal workers, glass artists, upholsterers, architectural and graphic designers. By collaborating with clients, architects, contractors, and designers, Gulassa & Company is able to successfully resolve the most complex design issues.



They have two complete lines of metal and wood furniture, product design and development services, and consultation on small-scale high-end commercial and residential interiors.

here are some of their lights:




some of their tables and benches:



just a few of their accessories:


And a few of their stools:



They make stunning custom furniture and architectural elements as well, like the following pieces:


some custom hardware:

And custom buffet and table:

some amazing handrails:


They have so much more, you'll have to go check them out yourself.


contact info:
ph. 206.283.1810
Gulassa and Co., Inc. sells to the trade through their showrooms and can be contacted here.
info@gulassaco.com
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"My intention is to combine the simplicity of form with the unique physical properties of materials to create pieces that transform a space by adding character and harmony." --David Gulassa

David Gulassa
1960 - 2001
In memory of David Gulassa, artist, designer, fabricator, and community leader, this fund has been created to support projects which honor, develop or are inspired by David's works and vision.

Send your tax deductable donations to:
The Gulassa Fund c/o The Seattle Foundation
425 Pike Street, Suite 510
Seattle, WA 98101-2334
(206) 622-2294
www.seattlefoundation.org