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This table welcomes an informal get-together for conversation or discussion in the early evening, and later on – without necessitating elaborate remodeling – for cooking for or with one another. This is possible thanks to the “Dining Desk“ conceived and developed by the manufacturers Poggenpohl and Draenert. The desk surface splits lengthwise and the two halves can be separated by hand or with the help of a motor. The ensuing space can be used as a multi-functional zone for e.g. cooking after inserting a container element at the head of the table. It also offers space for a stove, cutlery or a cutting-board.
The idea was born as the kitchen table experiences a comeback as the focal point of social interaction. In order to avoid reseating guests during the course of an evening, the table metamorphoses to accommodate to the needs at hand.
A similar concept is implemented in public transport where passengers do not transfer from one means of transport to another. Rather the vehicle changes from a bus to a tram or train along the way, transferring from road to rail.
The surface of the “Dining Desk“ is made of natural stone. Several types are available, e.g.: the granites Verde Bamboo, Impala, Tropical Black or Juparana Bordeaux.
Photos: Draenert
