SCAB DESIGN SQUID Extending rectangular die cast aluminium table

Squid is an extending rectangular die cast aluminium and HPL table.‎

The name Squid is an instant reference to nature, referring to a “cuttlebone”, which sums up the unusual shape of the leg.‎ This table adapts to different environments, from indoors to outdoors, from home to the office, from public spaces to catering; it is available in various shapes and sizes, it can accommodate tops not only in HPL but also in marble, plus it can be both fixed and extendible.‎ Hence, Squid is like a complex system that involves the use of different materials and production technology.‎ The result is a highly flexible and customisable product, but also simple to assemble and care for.‎ The signature feature of this project is the leg in die-cast aluminium that, along with the metal frames in different shapes and sizes, results in a comprehensive and varied collection of tables.‎ From an aesthetic point of view, it revolutionises the traditional interpretation of the “flat” leg in favour of a more original “cuttlebone” shape, which resulted in the name of the project.‎ This makes the leg as light in its shape, as it is solid in its material.‎ The slight change in the lengthwise surface that can be seen on the front has two purposes: to add a “ridge” to the leg to make it sturdier and create an interesting contrast of light and shadows.‎ The metal tubular frame completes the structural part of the project and is sized, so that it can also include extra-large tables with heavy tops in marble without compromising its stability.‎