Revolutionizing Furniture Design: The Pende Series

Harry Strouzas and Fiona McKenzie's Award-Winning Multifunctional Table

The Pende Series was inspired by a desire to improve upon traditional table design. Strouzas and McKenzie sought to create a table that was strong and rigid, but without the added weight or mass typically associated with such structures. The result is a design that utilizes minimal components to achieve maximum stability. The Pende Series is not limited to tables or five legs - the design can be adapted to varying leg numbers and different structures, such as stools and coat stands.

The unique properties of the Pende Series lie in its innovative use of physics. The table's components interconnect to provide incredible rigidity, with clean, uncluttered lines that belie the complex interplay of a polygon bracket, straight legs, and a structural top. The design is self-tightening without the use of adhesives and is very light and flat packable. A connectable wooden bracket allows a globe to be fitted underneath, transforming the table into a feature lamp.

The Pende Series is perfectly suited to batch production and is totally flat packable. The materials used include solid wood for the legs, glass, wood or veneer board for the top, and stainless steel or chrome-plated brass for the polygon bracket. The patent-pending bracket is the only form of fixing the solid legs require, making the entire under-frame self-supporting and very strong. There is no need for adhesive or any complicated compound-angle jointing.

The Pende Series was developed by PodMarket in Melbourne, Australia, beginning in early 2016. The design and prototypes were completed in early 2017. The design has garnered interest from the German Design Council and certain manufacturers in Munich. The Pende Series is a testament to Strouzas and McKenzie's commitment to innovative design and their ability to push the boundaries of what is possible in furniture design.

In conclusion, the Pende Series by Harry Strouzas and Fiona McKenzie is a groundbreaking design that reimagines the traditional table. Its unique use of physics and minimalist aesthetics, combined with its multifunctional capabilities, make it a standout piece in any setting. The Pende Series is a shining example of the power of innovative design to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.