Dining Table
- Designed by: Gesa Hansen
- Made by: The Hansen Family
- More Info: thehansenfamily.com
Dining tables serve a pretty fundamental function—–a place to consume our peas and carrots. But what if the meat and potatoes of your table occur beneath the flat surface? The latest from Hansen Family offers functional intrigue in the form of a pair of colorful compartments hidden under two solid oak panels—–which themselves are backed with slate—–allowing you a spot to stash your salt and pepper and rest your hot pots on.
Articles
-
Dining In, Dining Out
Once while dining at a minimal-chic German restaurant in San Francisco, my date marveled at the elegant simplicity of the mid-century-modern salt and pepper shakers on our table.
-
Fritz Hansen Stomps on Knockoffs
I've been thinking and learning a lot about furniture knockoffs recently—stay tuned to read the results in an upcoming issue—so this video from Fritz Hansen came at an opportune moment…
-
Fine Finnish: Living/Dining Room
The focal point of the living/dining room is an oak table from Ikea. “We like to draw, read newspapers, sew, and invite friends over, so a generous table suits our lifestyle.” No couch…
Dwell Collections
-
18 Dining Tables
Pull up a chair and feast on this collection of tables, prepared using only the freshest ingredients from our archives.
-
A Look at Dining Rooms
We enjoyed revisiting our archives to find some of our favorite examples of modern dining rooms. Some are tiny and some are fantastical, but all are rooms that we wouldn't mind breaking bread in…
Events
-
"Artifacts" at Surface to Air
Illustrator Steven Harrington (who contributed to the Dwell & Arkitip print series) and Danish furniture designer Gesa Hansen have teamed up in "Artifacts" at Surface to Air's…
-
July Sale at Alessi
Alessi is in the midst of “Complete Your Collection,” a sale running through the month of July in Alessi US and Montreal shops and online. A 20% discount will apply to all items in the…
Products
-
Adaptable Dining Table
Mixing and matching might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re deciding on a dining table, but Muuto’s mutable options allow for a fully customizable fixture. TAF…
-
Hans Dining Table
This table, created by Antonio Citterio in 2009, features an opening system that allows the central element to be drawn out quickly—a thick crystel top is available in white or gray. There…
-
Divis Dining Table
A rectangular top split by supporting legs creates a surface locked in a perpetual state of tension. Stable and sturdy, the solid wood structure is available in blackstained ash…
Tips
-
Buy a Dining Table with Options
People so rarely have a sit-down meal that a true dining table is not always necessary; it’d be like a football stadium where you only play eight games a year. Do an eat-in kitchen table or…
-
What Does Your Table Say About You?
Think about what you need the table for and how it fits your life. A dining room table can define the character of the home and family: A 12-foot table suggests you’re social—or very…
-
What's Your Table Made Of?
Go for wood tables—they’re the modern version of a farm table. Wood has a nice warmth to it; it makes everyone feel as though they’re gathering around a harvest table.
Submit Your Products
Products bring character and function to the home. Send us your own designs or great new finds.
Be the first to comment.
RSS Feed
Add a Comment