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Blast
A square side table with a transparent base and a laminated crystal top.
800 × 400 × 800 mm
2017
Approx. $2,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
Blast is a side table by Philippe Starck for Kartell, available in square or rectangular versions with rounded corners and described as having a transparent base and tops. Kartell calls the design a development of the Sir Gio table.
Construction
The frame is transparent thermoplastic technopolymer, the connecting pipe is galvanized or metallized aluminium and the top is laminated crystal. Bases and tops in different colours can be combined, with 3 top colours listed.
Specifications
800 x 800 x 400 mm (4095 square). Weight 15 kg.
Story
From Sir Gio to Blast
Kartell presents Blast as a development of the Sir Gio table, with the opportunity to associate and combine different coloured bases and tops. Philippe Starck designed the table in square and rectangular versions with rounded corners.
Transparent base, crystal top
The data sheet describes a frame of transparent thermoplastic technopolymer joined by a connecting pipe of galvanized or metallized aluminium, and a top of laminated crystal offered in three colours.
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