Thin

Thin - Maple

This set of nested tables, were the beginning of Rasmus Fenhann's quest for ultra thin dimensions in solid wood. The idea of the tables began with his collaboration with Cabinetmaker Søren Risvang. Rasmus worked with Søren on a very accurate CNC milling machine and tried to fine-tune it like a Japanese hand planer. They challenged the limit of how thin and delicate they could make a construction in solid wood. The tables are made of six frames with mitred corners. The rounded inside corners strengthens a weak part of the construction and distributes the forces evenly.

The minimal size of the structure and the glass top gives a lightness and transparency. The nesting of the three tables repeats the shape and enhances their sculptural character.

The first set of tables were developed for the Cabinetmakers Autumn Exhibition 2016, in Copenhagen. They were made in solid Brazilian Rosewood, salvaged from an old cabinet.

The second version of the tables were made for the Danish Cabinetmakers Associations 25 years Anniversary exhibition at Design Museum Denmark in 2017.

The project was supported by the Danish Art Foundation and produced at the Danish Art Workshops

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