WHY THIS ENGINEERING MATTERS
- Anticipates: Lateral Shear (Wobble) before it loosens the carved pedestal.
- Stabilizes: The table’s center of gravity even during heavy banquet service.
- Delivers: A static architectural presence, acting as the anchor for the dining volume.
“A table of this magnitude must function as an immovable object.”
In spatial compositions where furniture must operate with architectural authority rather than decorative intent, this system is designed to read as a resolved presence—visually disciplined at the primary sightline, stable at the structural logic, and fully adaptable to the spatial hierarchy of its environment. As the centerpiece of our Dining Room Collection, it dictates the circulation flow and formality of the space.
Engineering Foresight
The development of this system began with the assumption that Lateral Shear would eventually compromise the connection between the massive top and the intricate base. In standard baroque reproductions, the weight of the top creates a pendulum effect that fractures the neck of the pedestal. Rather than relying on wood-to-wood dowels, the design neutralizes this force by integrating an OE-Anchor™ Steel Sub-Plate that mechanically bonds the two elements.
This intervention interrupts the failure path before it creates movement. The monolithic stability is preserved regardless of floor level variances.
Technically, the Baroque Gold Dining Table Set is conceived as a configurable furniture system. Categorically defined as freestanding furniture rather than millwork. Load transfer to architectural structures remains outside the furniture scope unless explicitly specified during CAD coordination.
Project-Specific Interpretation
[SIMULATION]: In a recent commission for a Diplomatic Residence in Riyadh, the design was adapted to seat 14 guests. Despite extreme span requirements, the system absorbed the load without center sagging. The integration of OE-Core™ Honeycomb Reinforcement inside the table top reduced dead weight while maintaining the visual mass, a standard required in our luxury residential cases.
Structural Scalability
The support logic applies OE-Span™ Trestle Logic to manage the load distribution. The continuous carved base acts as a distributed load path, preventing point-loading on the floor and ensuring the table top remains perfectly planar over decades of service.
Engineering Specifications (Reference)
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| Structural System | OE-Anchor™ Steel Interface |
| Primary Function | Neutralization of Lateral Shear |
