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Claesson Koivisto Rune unveils Xtra Large modular table for Offecct

Stockholm 2014: Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune will present a modular table system with plug sockets within the structure during Stockholm Design Week next month (+ slideshow).

Claesson Koivisto Rune unveils Xtra Large modular table for Offecct

Designed for Swedish furniture brand Offecct, the Xtra Large table can be extended to create a giant workspace. Claesson Koivisto Rune designed the system so a single piece of furniture could be used to create a flexible office space.

Claesson Koivisto Rune unveils Xtra Large modular table for Offecct

The table can be expanded over time and once it gets to certain size it can be used by employees working independently at one end while a meeting is held at the other.

Claesson Koivisto Rune unveils Xtra Large modular table for Offecct

"We wanted to create a hybrid between a meeting table and a writing desk; a table big enough to work undisturbed with your laptop but still be able to start up a conversation with someone sitting opposite," said studio co-founder Eero Koivisto. "Even if there is a meeting taking place at the far end of the table."

Claesson Koivisto Rune unveils Xtra Large modular table for Offecct

The table surface of each module is held up by two chunky cylindrical legs and braced by a square beam, which contains power sockets at each end. Electric wiring runs through the beams and down through the legs to keep the workspace free of cables.

Claesson Koivisto Rune unveils Xtra Large modular table for Offecct

"We have maximised a regular table with all the functions demanded in a modern office today," said Koivisto. "You could say that this table is the equivalent of a Hercules aeroplane."

Claesson Koivisto Rune unveils Xtra Large modular table for Offecct

Offered in a range of bright colours, the table will be exhibited at the Stockholm Furniture Fair during Stockholm Design Week from 3 to 9 February.