Final entry in Hermés big European design competition Prix Emile Hermés.
One of 17 final projects. Over 2500 designers entered the competition, 700 sent in projects.
The exhibition will tour Europe at six different location one year from now.
First exhibition at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris until November.

Glacier Hallway Group, Prix Emile Hermes

Table, stool and lamp. Table equipped with an electric socket underneath.

Materials and dimensions:
Ashwood. Danish oiled natural finish. White surfaces in Corian Glacier White.
Lampshade made in lathe from one piece. 4 mm thick. Lamp foot in Corian Glacier White made to fit milled hole in table (where cable disappears and connects).
Low energy light. Chromed metal parts.

Cabinetmaker:
Jonas Fjellman.

Dimensions:
Table: H 680, D 510, W 625
Stool: H 427, D 380, W 410
Lamp: H 230, Ø 145

Concept:
In a modern home there are several different products which need electricity.
The elegant and tidy looking furniture group in the hallway takes care of chargers for mobile phones, iPods and cameras. It also provides the integrated small lamp with power. Chargers are simply connected under the table with only the end sticking out. The lamp and stool of course also work well separated from the table.
The group is not only a functional furniture. It has nice proportions and is very well crafted. An elegant, simple, strict and light look.

Resume:
The table group makes a clean and tidy impression as you enter the hall. It also helps you get rid of irritating cables under your work place and gives you a perfect area to re-charge your electronic equipment.
Why not sit on the small group with your Mac Book connected on the beautiful Corian Surface and pay the bills you keep in the drawer under the table top while your iPod gets charged.

Making the prototype.

More info, hi-res pictures etc, contact:

jarl@jarlfernaeus.se or call: 0709-71 82 28