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Dirk Wynants' Gargantua Table for Extremis

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Outdoor Classic. Though this table is gargantuan, we appreciated its clever multifunctionality. Seating eight on four adjustable-height benches, Gargantua can be adjusted to better accomodate children and wheelchairs. Additionally, the table can expand to a table for twelve by setting the curved benches at equal height of the table...

 
 
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The design is used primarily in large outdoor cafes and beer gardens in Europe.

It was the success of the original Gargantua Garden Table (designed in 1964) that allowed designer Dirk Wynants to expand his parent company, Extremis. Extremis also designed the InUmbra umbrella in the top photo.

The table is made from Jatoba hardwood, galvanised and stainless steel. Janus Et Cie is a New York distributor.

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That first photo is absolutely frightening with the greedy children grabbing for drinks. The one on the right is even stuffing something into her mouth with the other hand!

The umbrella reminds me of the awning/sails on one of the Hudson piers:

http://tinyurl.com/yp2doh

posted by MrGreen on June 14th 2007 at 5:26am
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But, what does it cost?

posted by JDog on June 14th 2007 at 6:53pm
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I don't have any problem with the photo... I find them quit funny. Same style for other products of Extremis. They have a sort of inflatable super tire with a table on top. That picture is funny too.
http://www.extremis.be/eng/Products/Donuts/index.htm

posted by cSharp on June 22nd 2007 at 11:08am
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