The Atlantis Table Analysis

"Nearly all the sensible designs have been done before”, said Christopher Duffy to Sarah Fox in an interview with ACHICA magazine (Duffy). This one statement truly sums up what I love about design and how imagination can push the boundaries. Bold designs can be created that people connect to in different ways. The Atlantis Table is just one of the works designed by Christopher Duffy that is fresh, fun, and full of life. Not only that, it exhibits the functionality and realness behind design that requires more technical than creative skills to produce a work that both has an ability to function practically, but also gives that “wow” factor that can allow you to be somewhere else entirely, when actually you are just sitting in a building or room. This successful piece of work in Christopher Duffy’s Abyss Table collection resonates with me due to its one of a kind quality, functionality, behind- the-scenes engineering, and, above all, its ability to transcend a single form. …show more content…
His designs are functional, handcrafted, imagination driven, and draw on concepts such as illusion. The Atlantis Table appeals to Christopher Duffy’s ethos because it’s an outstanding example of every attribute I stated above by exposing his designs worthiness to be admired and sought after, as well as, showing his character and credentials as a talented designer. The Atlantis Table is the only one of its kind, which classifies it as a work of art. This is much different than a piece of furniture that is more indicative of a fad or trend, and instead a valued design piece that is timeless and personal to the owner. Christopher Duffy has taken his idea of the Atlantis Table and designed it to be a collected piece of art that will be owned by a person who sees the depth, beauty, and who will truly enjoy it for all the nuisances and work that went behind creating