Reasons to choose the round dining table "Svendborg"

Why do people want round tables?

I've been working at Greenwich for five years now, and I've heard a lot of intuitive opinions, such as "round is somehow better" and "I like the way it looks." To be honest, at first I didn't have much knowledge and just thought, "Yeah, it looks cute!" I regret that.

From my many experiences and learnings, I think like this now. When choosing furniture, intuition is also important. Because you are going to be partnering with someone, just like with people and artworks, I want you to value the sensibility of "simply being attracted" to it. However, if you understand "why it is good" before making a choice, your life will change completely.

The keyword is "45 degree angle"

Personally, this is a story about the psychology I learned in the hospitality classes I took as a student and in the customer service training I received after entering the workforce.

People have a certain "range of personal space" that they allow others to get close to. Even if you're close to someone, wouldn't you be surprised if they suddenly started talking to you close to them? Generally speaking, the acceptable distance in face-to-face situations is 45cm to 120cm. This is the distance where you can read the other person's facial expressions.

The dining table is a place where you unintentionally invade other people's personal space. Whether it's family or friends, the presence of someone other than yourself can make you feel unconsciously tense.

However, even if you are speaking to someone from the same distance, the impression they have of you can change drastically depending on the angle you speak to them from! Standing diagonally in front of them, at a standard angle of 45 degrees, is called the "space of affection." It's the best position for conversation because it relieves tension and makes you feel closer to the other person.

As you may have already noticed, a round table naturally allows you to sit at a 45-degree angle. This allows you to talk to each other without tension and with a sense of familiarity. You will feel relaxed and have a lively conversation, and want to talk more.

So perhaps people naturally seek out round tables, so they can have deeper, more intimate conversations while eating.

The healing power of the circular, organic form

Even if you "somehow prefer round things," there may be a reason you are not aware of.

In the world of design, the words "inorganic" and "organic" are used all the time. There are various definitions, but "organic design" refers to design that incorporates shapes and curves found in nature.

Take a look at the trees along the roads on your way home, at the park in your neighborhood, or at the nature that spreads throughout your town. Trees, leaves, and birds on electric wires are all not straight, are they? They are irregularly curved or rounded. I'm sure you've all had the experience of feeling soothed by looking at nature like that.

A circle is a gentle shape that blends into the natural landscape. It gives us a sense of visual comfort. The answer is, "I just like round shapes."

"Svendborg" made of solid wood and one leg

The name Svendborg comes from the name of a town in southwestern Denmark. Since its launch in the summer of 2020, it has become a partner for many customers.

This solid wood dining table is φ1200mm x H730mm. If you just look at the specs, it looks like you can buy it elsewhere. You can even order it with a similar image to the actual product.

However, when I brought this table into the store, I was blown away. I thought, "No one else could make this." Svendborg is a dining table that embodies the craftsmanship of Greenwich's artisans and their feelings for the user in every detail.

You can freely choose the number and combination of chairs to suit your taste!

The good thing about a one-legged round table is that you can arrange the chairs freely. Also, because it has a simple design, you can choose any chair to match it with. Even if you mix vintage or manufacturer's products, with or without arms, or colored ones, they will fit perfectly. This makes choosing chairs fun. It's a nice synergistic effect.

Recently, the trend of matching dining sets has weakened, and many people are buying different chairs for each person, seeking their own preferences and individuality. A husband who wants to sit on a Y-shaped chair , a wife who likes vintage , a child who likes pastel colors... Everyone likes different things, so if you have the chance, you should spend time with what you like the most. Even if the chairs are all different, this table will bring them together.

When you say φ1200mm, many photos will bring up the image of it being able to comfortably seat four chairs, but in fact it can seat more than that.

There is still plenty of space even when five chairs are lined up together.

Whenever Daikanyama staff members have meetings or in-house training, they always gather at Svendborg. At most, six people gather, and each person arranges their favorite chairs however they like. There are all kinds of builds and heights. The distance is close, but not cramped. That's the kind of distance we like.

On the other hand, it's fine for two people to use it together. You can work facing each other. If you're both people who love to eat, you can lay out a homemade or potluck feast, talk together, and relax after a long day. How about spending time like that?

Round table that can be attached to the wall

When considering a circular design, the biggest obstacle is the issue of installation space.

I want to put one there. If I try hard, it's possible. But it seems like it will be cramped. I wonder if I can put chairs on the wall... Some people are conflicted about this. Since you will have to pull chairs on all four sides, it is only natural that it will take up more space than a square table.

However, Svendborg can accommodate four chairs even when mounted on a wall. I took a photo assuming it was mounted on a wall, but what do you think? It looks like this even when four chairs with a width of about 50 cm are lined up. It's not too crowded, and there is some space. In fact, I've heard from customers that they usually plan to use it mounted on a wall.

By the way, the online store only offers standard sizes, but semi-orders of φ1100mm are also possible.

Craftsmanship in the details

There are many obstacles to making a one-legged circular dining table out of solid wood. Because it is solid wood, it is affected by the environment, such as humidity and temperature. It can crack or warp, making it difficult to handle. The larger the tabletop, the more support it needs, and the more ingenuity you need to put into the leg structure.

As a professional who has worked with solid wood furniture, I cannot help but be impressed by the structure of Svendborg's legs. They are lean, precise, accurate, and yet beautiful.

Beautiful and sophisticated lines

The structure used in the production is called mortise and tenon joints, which are essential in making wooden furniture. Simply put, it is a simple method of joining uneven surfaces and solidifying them with adhesive. Therefore, it is a technique that clearly shows the craftsman's skill.

The single leg of the cross fits perfectly without the slightest deviation. Of course, the parts are carefully crafted down to the smallest detail, but there are secrets hidden in the parts that cannot be seen from the outside. There are various types of tenon joints, and they are carefully selected according to the right material and place.

In addition, the corners of the legs are rounded off for safety reasons. There is also space under the legs to prevent them from touching the floor. Adjusters are attached to ensure that the table is level. Even with a similar design, it would be difficult to find furniture that is as practical, beautiful, and considerate of the user as this one.

This delicacy and consideration is especially appreciated in a place where you spend every day. I believe it is for these reasons alone that customers are drawn to this table.

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