Kenan Derya Sargin's Award-Winning "Glimpse" Side Table

Organic Form Meets Minimalist Design in this Innovative Furniture Piece

The Glimpse side table stands out due to its unique properties. Despite its complex-looking form, it is easy to manufacture. The materials used in its creation are wood and tempered glass, with the wooden parts produced by a CNC router. Silicone dots are attached to the wooden parts to prevent the tempered glass from slipping, ensuring stability and safety.

The table measures 533x662x575 mm, making it a versatile piece that can fit into various spaces. It can be placed on either side of sitting units by flipping the tempered glass, providing flexibility in its use. A concave slope was given to the form of the glass to maintain easy access to the table from a sitting position in a sofa, demonstrating thoughtful design and user convenience.

The design process of the Glimpse side table took place between October and December 2019 in Ankara, Turkey. Prior to the design, Sargin conducted thorough research on existing furniture in the marketplace, production techniques of the materials used, and interviewed fifty users of such furniture to understand their needs and preferences. Several manufacturers were visited to ensure the simplicity of production.

The main challenge in this design was to solve structural difficulties with the purpose of minimizing the usage of body parts whilst supporting its structure without using any other material than its fluid form. However, Sargin successfully overcame this challenge, creating a piece that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound.

The Glimpse side table is a testament to Sargin's innovative and creative design approach. It's not just a piece of furniture, but a work of art that combines form and function in a unique and exciting way. The Silver A' Design Award it received is a testament to its outstanding design and innovation, marking it as a top-of-the-line, creative, and professionally remarkable design that introduces positive feelings, amazement, and wonder.