Jorge Penadés Has Made a Table From Broken Glass
The “Look Mum No UV” table is held together by industrial ratchet straps.
Summary
- Jorge Penadés has designed a table using a layer of broken glass
- The “Look Mum, No UV” is the designer’s latest commission, and pairs fragile materials with industrial aesthetics
For a recent commission, Madrid-based designer Jorge Penadés and his studio turned their attention to broken glass and industrial materials.
Designing a table titled “Look Mum, No UV”, the team developed a construction that consists of three layers of laminated, tempered glass, the middle of which is shattered.
Because the broken layer is sandwiched in between two other pieces, the table remains smooth – and above all, safe – while taking on a texture and pattern that refracts the light across the floor.
“As it passes through the broken inner layer, light refracts, bends, and scatters, creating shimmering distortions, shadows, and surface textures impossible to achieve with smooth glass,” Penadés says.
Combining the fragility of the glass with an industrial aesthetic, Penadés opted to hold the piece together using metal ratchets, more often used in cargo shipping. These strap the pieces together, while also bringing an extra detail to the table.
“This joining system forms a sharp contrast with the glass’s delicacy and results in a piece that is simultaneously refined and robust,” he adds.
Although the Look Mum No UV table was a one-off, we’re hoping this is the start of a new material exploration for Penadés and his team. Head to the designer’s website to find out more.
