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For many years, Thomas Merkel's work has focused on designing furniture systems.
Benchi ベンチ Japanese for bench, is a lightweight aluminium bench available in a range of colours, which impresses with its minimalist design and versatility. Whether in a narrow hallway, children's room, living room or conservatory, Benchi adapts to its surroundings and provides seating.
In 1993, a typical connecting element for aluminium was used to create the design for a piece of furniture. In 2018, it was revised, simplified and expanded.
Nitō is simple, lightweight, stands freely in the room and comes fully assembled to your home. Like a bridge, it is firmly riveted and complemented by various functional accessories.
The design of the Kanji side table series was inspired by Japanese characters. Just as calligraphy with a bamboo pen varies in stroke thickness, Kanji changes when viewed in three dimensions: its shape appears linear or flat depending on the angle of view.
Kanji is based on a complex manufacturing process, as each table consists of a single strip of sheet metal whose ends almost touch.
The side tables, each consisting of two identical elements, combine the exciting contrast between the thin material of the table top and the voluminous, pedestal-like base. A play of geometric shapes and the evolution of a two-dimensional material into a three-dimensional structure.
The appeal of the Lotus tables lies in the details. The tabletop and legs appear to merge into one another, yet the legs can be removed for transport. It is a table range that can be combined with many different chairs thanks to its minimalist design.
The Wallboard by Thomas Merkel takes up the idea of a single shelf. The shape is familiar, but the material is new: 2 mm sheet steel bent from a single piece. Elegant form, high functionality and can be used as a single piece or in combination with
System M.
System M is the most important product for S+. System M is the result of 16 years of experience with modular furniture. System M is the basis for the things in life. The basis is usually subject to heavy use. That is why it should be solid and durable. This applies not only to the technology, but also to the appearance. Everything can be rearranged and many things can be changed.
The M05 side table range was created for sdr+ in 2010. Four different heights, four different tray shapes and a variety of materials allow for customised use. The trays are removable.
What connects them? All trays are exactly the same size. Finely tuned shades of grey combined with the natural colours of aluminium and wood characterise Thomas Merkel's design
sdr+ is presenting the M04 table range for the first time at imm cologne 2008. A table range reduced to the essentials: table top and legs. A single detail: adapters, which serve to integrate the legs into the top, also connect these elements visually.
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