The WOD Panel system by Lapalma was presented as a concept product earlier this year at Salone del Mobile.Milano and further developed and refined for its official launch at Orgatec earlier this month.
Designed by Raffaella Mangiarotti, the WOD partition consists of a succession of elements in wood or felt, joined by hide hinges which allows it to full adapt to a linear or curved position.
Deceptively simple, it’s the simplicity of the system that makes it so clever, with the starting point of the project being a focus on reducing the complexity of such systems. Ideal for creating private areas on open-plan settings, the WOD Panel system easy blends into a variety of contexts including offices, hotels, restaurants and sophisticated home interiors.
Versatile by nature, the WOD Panel system is available in wood finishes (natural oak or bleached oak), open-pore lacquered finishes in various colours, as well as felt in various colours.
The system does not require the use of metal elements or screws but utilises a clever interlocking mechanism – the panels have a slot where a three-pocket cylindrical hinge is inserted, then fastened with three wooden dowels. Presented at Orgatec in a height of 180cm, the system allows the unit to be expanded to any width, making it highly flexible.
With its understated yet impressive design, the WOD Panel system showcases an innovative approach to aesthetics and design for interior spaces. WOD can easily be disassembled and can be fully recycled at the end of its life. Further ecological savings are made thanks to the ability to ship the WOD Panels as a flatpack which lowers emissions by saving on transport costs.
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