M-Coffee Table Design Inspired by Architecture

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The proportions of the M-Coffee Table are determined by Le Corbusier’s modular man and the Golden Section. This table is a study in scale, conceived as an elemental rectangular mass hollowed out to create architectural details at key points. Steps are carved from one corner, and on the other is a ‘space’ which makes a recess for books and art objects. An oculus was carved into the ‘ceiling’ of this ‘space,’ bringing illumination, like a miniature Pantheon, to its interior. The M-Coffee Table features steps for displaying items, a book niche, and removable glass components recessed on the table’s surface.

Monument Collection

His journeys influenced Daniel Boddam’s Monument collection through Europe and the Americas, where he encountered monumental architecture. It discusses ancient architecture through the lens of modern design. The monument pays homage to thoughtful simplicity, pure type geometry, and the durability of natural materials, akin to the elements of the M-Coffee Table.

Sources

Daniel Boddam. danielboddam.com. (n.d.). https://danielboddam.com/products/coffee-table. This website provides further details on the M-Coffee Table.