The Taut table, designed by Klemens Grund, a Swiss designer and master carpenter, exemplifies innovative woodworking by integrating principles of classic Japanese architecture. Grund’s design incorporates round columns that distribute load centrally, complemented by horizontal elements with a rectangular cross-section, reflecting the structural logic used in traditional Japanese wooden buildings. The table features elegantly thin stretchers that connect to the legs through a blind dovetail through-mortise, secured into place by wedges without the use of metal parts. This assembly technique not only highlights the table’s aesthetic and structural sophistication but also allows for easy disassembly and reassembly, making it ideal for a mobile lifestyle. Grund’s design philosophy extends beyond mere functionality, tapping into a universal subconscious understanding of static principles learned from childhood play with building blocks, thereby enhancing the user's connection to the object through both form and function.

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