Oli the Table by KEVIN HVIID (Architect b.1978).
Oli is an interpretation of magic and illusion. It’s a table inspired by that funny guy we all know. That person who has his heart in the right place and is true to his kind. Life is too short to be too overly serious all the time. It certainly does not hurt to have a companion that can see the bright spots in life. Oli is your companion.
As a table, Oli carries your burdens, and despite his strength, he likes to appear slight. He floats, winks, flirts and changes form - without moving an inch. Oli is Tim Burton and Memphis in a new interpretation and a new garb, full of fun and illusions that stimulate and hone your senses.
The ellipse is in a strong blue color, in contrast to the tabletop. The wood of the tabletop is soft and well-crafted, rich in details, depths. The ellipse is metallic blue with a cold surface, no further depths but with a mirror reflection in the middle, which replicates the geometric shapes of the ellipse to infinity and creates complete confusion of where the table starts or ends. The two constructions have very different character and speak to your senses. The cherry on top are the fluorescent acrylic plexiglass sheets, giving a special touch of light and color and contrast to the natural laws of material composition.
Oli was presented at The Danish Cabinetmakers Autumn Exhibition 2020. This edition 2020 took place in Copenhagen’s historical Tivoli Gardens for a celebration of illusions.
Dimensions are 650mm (d) x 640mm (w) x 760mm (h). Materials: Steel, wood, acrylic
Photo by Hans Baerholm/Kevin Hviid Studio. Movies by Kevin Hviid Studio
Acknowledgment: Thinkwood(DK) + Smede Lab(DK) + Skjødt snedkeri(DK)
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