makers with agendas focus on flexibility with accordion table + stilt shelf

 

 

 

makers with agendas (MWA) presents its debut collection at the 2014 stockholm furniture & light fair (booth A43:51). the collective was established in 2013 by julien de smedt and william rvan, with the aim of engaging in the development, production and distribution of objects that explore new design typologies. the initial pieces all take into consideration the notion of flexibility, providing an offering of furniture and household items that can be adapted and applied to various situations.

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‘accordion’ designed by julien de smedt
ash wood
81x7x7 cm folded, and 85x36x71 cm unfolded
made in denmark

 

 

‘accordion’ stands as one of the most compact trestles in which the supporting frame spreads out laterally, and retracting into slender stick functioning as a versatile stand for almost any table top.

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the trestles retract into a slender stick when not in use

 

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demonstration of the ‘accordion’ trestle’s lateral retraction

 

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top view

 

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‘accordion’ trestle in its most open form

 

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when not in use the trestle stands as a compact slender stick

 

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‘stilt’ shelf’ designed by makers with agendas, made in denmark
ash wood
40x12x150 cm
made in denmark

 

 

 

makers with agendas have drafted ‘stilt’ as a moveable and flexible alternative the typical shelf, in which the design also serves as an adjustable prop in which to display artwork — offering complete freedom of arrangement.

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the ‘stilt’ shelf double functions as an adjustable stand for displaying art

 

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makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf
 
makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf
 
makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf
 
makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf
 
makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf
 
makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf
 
makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf
 
makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf
 
makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf
 
makers with agendas: accordion table + stilt shelf