This symbolic object brings out a contemporary desire for unity

Standing out as an ode to circular design and creativity – Singapore born maker and thinker based in the Netherlands, Zavier Wong presents ‘The Common Table’ at Milan Design Week 2022 under the exhibition ‘No Space For Waste’. 

This one-of-a-kind exhibit brilliantly focuses on extraordinary products crafted utilizing industrial waste in order to minimize their environmental impact. 

The projects chosen skillfully breathe new life into discarded objects – raising awareness to favor a more sustainable lifestyle, giving the unhealthy domino effect a stop.

“I like to see myself as someone gardening an industrial wilderness. I tend to gravitate towards materials that are seen as imperfect, discarded or things that are rejected by industry – using its perceived weakness as an invitation to transform it” says Wong.

In the early church, people from varying backgrounds came together at one table, to share a communal meal known as the love feast – Wong decided to innovatively fabricate a long table for the very same purpose. 

Seamlessly composed of five separate tables embodying five different people – this eclectic eye-catching product is created from scrap wood, steel, brick, styrofoam as well as plastic. 

The materials are broken down into smaller pieces to effortlessly represent a common feeling; regardless of language, race or religion – we all go through devastating moments in life. 

However, he innately believes that crushing experiences always carry the seeds of growth. 

Hence, the organic form of this symbolic piece of furniture – the irregular bits and pieces all seem to grow and come back to life.