New Delhi, India
Experimental design studio Vakr launches the Lehar and Namiti tables that combine old and new techniques to generate timeless furniture designs.
Deriving from Hindi and Sanskrit words meaning wave and fusion, Lehar and Namiti have elements of concrete and reclaimed wood.
“The shape of the pieces was the biggest challenge,” says founder Devyani Gupta.
“Maintaining the balance overall is integral while combining concrete with rattan. We dropped weights along the curve of the tensile parts to achieve the smoothness of the visible form. Afterward, the design was further refined using computational methods.”
Every piece is an amalgamation of handcrafted techniques and computer-aided technology, and each piece varies from its counterpart.
The laws of physics establish various aspects of the design process, from the shape, form, and derivation to the reason for selecting specific materials that guide the product’s final use.
The designers use the principles of physics from conception through to execution.
The products’ uniqueness lies in the balance achieved through counterweights.
Their form also guides the materiality of the product in each case.
Vakr Studio considers their local impact opting to use biodegradable materials for all prototypes and repurposing material with the goal to move towards a zero-waste policy.
Each one of the series comprises nearly ten pieces including various geometric coffee tables, consoles, wall shelves, and suspended surfaces.
Project: Lehar and Namiti Table Series
Designers: Vakr Studio
Lead Designers: Devyani Gupta and Nehit Vij. Vakr
