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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

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The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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Reintroducing The Classics: Tables In The Gascoin Collection
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Reintroducing The Classics: Tables In The Gascoin Collection

French designer Marcel Gascoin changed the world of furniture design, and now thanks to Cult, you can see why with two new reintroduced tables.

Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986) was one of France’s – and the world’s – most acclaimed furniture designers of the post-war era. With a prioritising of simple functionality, elegance in style, and possession a meticulous eye for detail, it’s little surprise his items became design classics.

In 2020, thanks to Cult it’s now possible to have the Gascoin collection in your home. Available in Australia exclusively through Cult, GUBI has reinvigorated two iconic tables from the great designer –the B-Table and the S-Table.

Marcel Gascoin’s passion for wood and his dedication to craftsmanship shone through in every piece of furniture he designed, and these elements are clearly seen in Both and B and S-Tables.

B-Table

The B-Table was originally designed in 1951, following Gascoin’s inspired borrowing of space saving furniture found in ship design. Ingenuity, elegance and flexibility define this post-war design classic, now reimagined for modern homes. A single fluid motion transforms the square work table into a round dining table for six.

A classic upon launch, and iconic today, the contemporary version of the B-Table is a perfect space for homework, working on a laptop or playing cards, and the can transform easily into a family dining table. The ingenious turning mechanism and magnetic locks make this transformation a breeze, having the B-Table the perfect space saving solution for modern city dwellers.

S-Table

Simple, sturdy and space-efficient – the extendable S-Table is a showcase of Gascoin’s mastery of form and function. Made from solid and veneered oak or walnut, the S-Table is characterized by an understated and timeless elegance that can complement a broad range of contemporary interior styles.

The innovative, extendable functionality and clean lines made it a household staple in the 1950s, and make it a design classic today. The hidden extendable sides mean the S-Table can be easily adapted to seat 6, 8, or 10 people depending on the occasion.

Built with FSC-certified oak, formaldehyde-free glue and all-natural materials, the Gascoin collection is more than just beautiful.

Crafted from wood with a sincere appreciation for that material, and combining the precision of industrial knowledge and the dexterity of careful handwork, the Gascoin dining collection is a classic that will never go out of style.

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Issue 59 - The Life Outside Issue

Issue 59

The Life Outside Issue

Introducing the Life Outside issue of Habitus magazine. With life increasingly being absorbed into a digital space, there is never a more important moment to hold something tangible. In this context, the power of nature to have a physiological impact on our sense of wellbeing has never been more important. So how can we cultivate the benefits of the our natural environment in the most intimate of places – our homes? This was the question that helped to bring this issue of Habitus to life.

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