To celebrate Arco’s 120th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Slim Table, Arco is launching a special edition of this iconic piece designed by Bertjan Pot. As with previous anniversaries, the celebrations were the occasion to create something unique: the Slim Table in three new and surprising colour combinations.
In collaboration with Arco, Bertjan Pot experimented with colour wax and furniture linoleum, both made from linseed oil. The result is three original and surprising colour combinations that give the otherwise minimalist Slim Table a distinctive and striking new look.
Bertjan Pot about his design
‘As with previous anniversaries, we used the occasion to try out something special. Arco was researching the possibilities of colour wax from linseed oil, which I found very interesting. Not only because the pigments in linseed oil wax are beautiful, but also because Arco has been producing the Slim Table with a top layer of linoleum, which is also made from linseed oil. It seemed like a nice combination.’
‘The challenge was to come up with a number of colour combinations. I like to combine colours that enhance each other. Soft next to bright colours, rich tones next to muted ones. I came up with three variations: a dark-green top with yellow legs, a bright blue top with green legs and a light grey top with red legs.’
About Arco
Arco is a family business founded 120 years ago. Since then, Arco has focused on designing, developing and manufacturing handcrafted wooden tables by embracing both artisanal skills and modern technology. Arco’s mission is to develop traditional craftsmanship into craftsmanship for the 21st century. We call this “New Craftsmanship”.
Arco has always been a proudly independent family business, and this anniversary marks a new chapter in the story. Joining Jorre van Ast at the helm is his sister, Floor van Ast. The first time a brother and sister team have guided the company, and the fourth
Photography: Inga Powilleit
