Vervette Table System

Vervette is a modular table system, a collection of components designed to meet the demand for continual flexibility both at work and in the home. A variety of tops has been developed for use as dining, side, occasional and coffee tables as well as cafe tables and work stations. Any initial furniture piece purchased can be upgraded for a different use at a later stage. Components such as tops and storage units etc. may be bought separately. The user can configure their set up in a way that is unique to their needs. This could be described as a 'hot rod' approach. Central to the concept, and the starting point is the idea of connection. With a singular connecting system an infinite array of configurations is possible from a finite but expandible range of elements. The table collection features one joint system to connect all elements. This is a fast locking and release mechanism that connects the table legs to the top while maintaining strength and durability. The table can be easily disassembled for storage and the legs can be easily adjusted to sit squarely on an uneven surface. Knock down for the '90s. Technically it is based on aviation technology. Any component in this first range will be fully interchangeable and inter connectable with all later system elements following the philosophy of such upgradable products as the Nikon camera range.

Vervette and the home office: The Vervette modular table system is a loose collection of furniture elements that can make up a work place where ever it is required. This furniture has been designed to capture the spirt of an informal huddle rather than rigid organisation. The elements are designed to accommodate the portable, electronic office, an environment demanding great flexibility and rapid change. When configured as a work station a storage unit forms the anchor for the work place. This acts as the support at one end and the return for the work desk. The work desk [easily demountable] pivots about the end of the storage anchor to swing in out of the way when not in use. For an additional work surface a light but stable conference table can be easily attached. When not in use this easily pulls apart and stacks vertically against the wall or in a closet. Work desks and conference ends will accept additional legs to make them free standing. The table top shapes are designed to loosely interlock to create larger meeting tables when required. The pivot between anchor and desktop also acts as the base for the 'Satellite' light tower with adjustable reflecting vanes for illumination of the work surface. These reflector vanes are fabric; silver or white for different light qualities. This tower may also act as a vertical cable duct [from the ceiling as required in many government tenancies.

The materials for the system include cast and machined aluminium, wood, glass and compositesto provide a range of tactile and visual experiences. Mobile storage units, similar in height to thestorage anchor, can be placed under the desk, along the wall or used to define a territory. Theaesthetic is light but stable, friendly rather than monolithic using simple forms with a soft curve.It should be furniture that you want in your home. Privacy screens, modesty panels and shelvingare all attached to the desking using a simple system of bracket.