Axel Yberg and his firm—Akke—make what he calls functional art. That translates to fun creations like his Pingtuated Equilibripong table, which may or may not be the most beautiful ping pong table in existence.
Yberg said that the table required over 400 man-hours to construct. Comprising over seven different types of wood and reclaimed metal objects, the table has a hollowed-out center that reveals the warm glow of an Edison bulb. The top has been coated in a high-gloss lacquer, providing a slick contrast to the unfinished, industrial look of the rest of the table, and to top it all off, the net can be removed and what was once a game table becomes a dinner table.
On display at ICFF 2012, Yberg said that the table is a one of a kind piece selling for an eye-popping $56,000 (which kind of makes sense, given the time that went into the project). But he also plans to produce a simplified version for retail as well.
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