Rethinking spaces
A table is a table – until it can do more. Until it not only fits into the room, but also helps to shape it. ‘wave’ by Brunner is such a table. Not an off-the-peg piece of furniture, but a system that addresses the context – architecturally designed, adaptable down to the last detail, form-conscious and functional at the same time. What appears at first glance to be a sculptural gesture is the result of consistent reduction. ‘wave is a table range that allows large table systems to be created from just a few parts: two or three side panels and a table top,’ says designer Markus Jehs from the Jehs+Laub studio. The characteristic wave shape is more than just a design statement – it also serves as integrated cable management, shapes the structure and defines the character. In addition, there is a wide variety of table top options in terms of size, material and surface finish. Further exclusive customisations are available on request, such as the version with an elegant inlay in metal or natural stone/marble.
And it is variable: the steel side panels can be covered with panels made of wood, leather or metal without the need for tools – smooth, lamella-like structured or with an elegant grain. The pilaster strip, the vertical decorative strip on the sides, can also be customised in terms of material. Whether muted tones or contrasting accents: the possibilities are endless. And that is precisely the point. With ‘wave light’, Brunner has taken the idea to its logical conclusion – in a direction that emphasises mobility, sustainability and versatility. Modern and inviting, ‘wave light’ is ideal for restaurants, agile co-working spaces and generally all areas where flexible structures are required. The plastic frame impresses with its low weight and elegant cross shape, which not only looks stable but also creates legroom. It is manufactured using a resource-saving process and is available in two heights and three colours.
Even outdoor use is possible: with weatherproof plastic panels that can be colour-coordinated with the frame. The result is furniture that is functionally robust – yet looks as if it were made from a single mould. ‘In this context, “light” means a more mobile version of the table, as Wave is a static, permanently installed table,’ summarises Markus Jehs. An attitude that is reflected not only in the lightness, but also in the openness: for new spaces, new usage scenarios, new ways of coming together.
With ‘wave’ and ‘wave light’, Brunner shows that system furniture today has to do more than just function. It has to provide answers – to spaces, to atmospheres, to people. And it has to look good doing so.
