Los Angeles and London-based designer Alexander Purcell Rodrigues designs the 'Lapis Side Table' for Link Outdoor. Link Outdoor tapped the award-winning designer to design unique side tables for charitable purposes since last year, and the Lapis Side Table is one of them. The collection that it falls under is entitled 'Jewel Tables' and each piece is auctioned off to raise money towards scholarships within the Dallas design community. The Lapis Side Table is constructed from reclaimed teak wood and powder-coated with cast aluminum materials.
The table draws inspiration from the cut and setting process of gemstones translated through the three teak facets that come together similar to a prong. The legs curve up from the bottom to come apart to hold the stones in place. The foundation is available in five powder-coated finishes -- Gun Metal, Bone White, Bronze Patina, and Antique Bronze. The table surfaces are made in either Natural wood, Oiled wood, or Weathered teak wood.
What's Driving This Trend
- Reclaimed Teak Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing furniture using reclaimed teak wood to promote sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices.
- Charitable Design Collections
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with designers to create unique pieces for charitable purposes, raising funds for specific causes.
- Powder-coated Finishes for Furniture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new and attractive powder-coated finishes for furniture that provide durability and versatility.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating reclaimed materials and innovative designs to create sustainable and visually appealing furniture pieces.
- Charitable Organizations
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with designers and artists to create limited edition collections that support charitable causes.
- Coatings and Finishes
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Researching and developing new powder-coating techniques and finishes for various industries, including furniture and home decor.
