konstantin grcic extrudes table b for BD barcelona

 

 

 

‘table B’ spans a maximum length of 3,5 meters and comes with three optional substructures in wood, steel or artificial stone. designed by konstantin grcic for BD barcelona, its apparent simplicity hides a complex technical development in which senior engineers have been involved. in counterpoint, the production also includes several manual processes.

konstantin grcic table b bd barcelona designboom a wing-like table top using extruded profiles

 

 

 

grcic refers to classic BD pieces, such as the hypóstila shelf unit (in production since 1979), in developing a tabletop of extruded aluminium with a minimal profile and for lengths of up to 360 cm. it is offered in various finishes and with three models of legs. suitable for indoor and outdoor areas.

konstantin grcic table b bd barcelona designboom ‘table B’ with a stone base

 

 

 

‘for years I have been longing for an opportunity to work with aluminium extrusions – an industrial technology which combines superior structural properties with an elegantly sleek aesthetic. I wanted to carry out a project for bd barcelona since the early 80’s as I liked the work by oscar tusquets and lluis clotet.‘ – konstantin grcic

konstantin grcic table b bd barcelona designboom profile of ‘table B’ with a stone base

konstantin grcic table b bd barcelona designboom the table top is made from an extruded aluminium

konstantin grcic b table bd barcelona ‘table B’ with a steel frame

 

 

konstantin grcic b table bd barcelona

 

konstantin grcic b table bd barcelona

konstantin grcic b table bd barcelona the steel legs offer a sleek appearance

 

konstantin grcic b table bd barcelona  

 

konstantin grcic table b bd barcelona designboom ‘table B’ with wooden legs

 

konstantin grcic table b bd barcelona designboom

 

konstantin grcic table b bd barcelona designboom full view of the wooden version of ‘table B’

konstantin grcic table b bd barcelona designboom

 

 

 

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konstantin-grcic-table-b-bd-barcelona-designboom-11up close look of the wooden leg to extruded aluminium table top

 

 

konstantin on his ‘extrusions’ collection for BD barcelonavideo courtesy of konstantin grcic

 

konstantin grcic extrudes table B for BD barcelona portrait konstantin grcic