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Ripple Table 2.0

The 2.0 version of the Ripple table by Benjamin Hubert can still be assembled and maneuvered by a single person but can now easily support the equivalent of a person’s weight.

Following a series of rigorous strength and stability tests undertaken by the studio of Benjamin Hubert, the underside of the Ripple table’s surface now curves gently across its length and width, adding tensile strength to the structure.

The improved leg design now employs a hollow triangular profile that offers increased strength and rigidity in two directions. The brace between the legs has a curved cross section to increase the strength of the connection between the leg and the table surface. As the corrugated plywood meets the legs, it gradually transitions to a flat surface, providing a smooth intersection.

Ripple uses 80% less material than a standard timber table, and at 2.5 metres long and 1 metre wide, it now offers ample space for ten place sittings. The table’s impressive strength to weight ratio is enabled by an innovative production process of corrugating plywood for furniture through pressure lamination, which was developed by Benjamin Hubert Ltd in collaboration with Canadian manufacturer Corelam.

Ripple was designed as part of an internal studio research project into lightweight constructions, and was first launched at Aram Store during London Design Festival last year. Ripple will be exhibited as part of the Design Museum’s Designs of the Year 2014.