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Cross Fixed Table
Case
The Cross Fixed Table by Case imbues all the features of the iconic, multi-award winning Cross Extending Table without the extension for those who do not require it. The contemporary dining table is a fine example of Matthew Hilton’s innovative approach to wood furniture design and signature minimal aesthetic. The simple lines of the base create a distinctive contemporary base allowing the table to offer plenty of leg room.
Constructed from a solid wood base and a solid edge veneered top, the table seats up to 6-8 people. The table is finished with a clear polyurethane lacquer to provide a finish that will last.
Matthew hilton
From an early age, Hilton was interested in painting, sculpture and architecture, and yet, the notion of being a "designer" didn't occur to him until it was suggested by a tutor at Portsmouth College of Art. The idea suited Hilton, who enrolled in the renowned Furniture and Design course at England's Kingston Polytechnic. After graduation he worked as an industrial designer and model maker until 1984 when he set up his own design studio/workshop. Two years later he launched a series of shelves at the Milan Furniture Fair, and in 1991 he designed the Balzac Armchair, which was first received with circumspect curiosity but then quickly embraced as a modern classic.
Since the Balzac, however, Hilton's work has taken on a less stylistic, more functional approach. He believes in creating furniture that people live with, and his inspiration often comes from long-established furniture forms. He now works to update and reinvent these forms, while keeping an eye on the future. In 2006, Hilton's Cross Extension Table won the annual Elle Decoration Design Award for Best in Furniture. The table showcases Hilton's advanced wood manufacturing techniques, as well as his sense of proportion, scale and functionality.
Matthew Hilton has learned from every piece he's designed, whether it was because it allowed him to work in a new material, with a new manufacturer or for stylistic reasons. "All of my pieces are loaded with meaning and memory and are very personal to me," says the British designer. Hilton, however, is quick to add that he doesn't believe in design movements, and instead prefers to think of the design process as part of the evolution of any object through history.
L2000mm x W1000mm x H750mm
Solid Oak or Walnut frame, Oak or Walnut veneer top