Take-Out Seating | 2021

PD24 Winner


Category:Furniture - SeatingLocation: Kalamazoo, United StatesDesigner:Rodrigo Torres, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USAManufacturer:Landscape Forms Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA


Connected seat dining tables are beloved for their hallmark simplicity, but often lack the versatility to create dynamic, adaptable outdoor settings. This is where Take-Out comes in. Designed by Rodrigo Torres, Take-Out expands the scope of the connected seat concept, bringing modern refinement, simplified lines and—most importantly—adaptability to the category.

Light enough to be picked up, arranged and rearranged, Take-Out simplifies the creation of multifunctional outdoor settings, offering a multitude of ways for people to connect through a simple and elegant site furnishing—face-to-face or abreast, for an intimate chat or a large group gathering.

Take-Out is comprised of five different yet intercompatible silhouettes: A single-seater, a double-seater, a triple-seater, and two triple-seaters with wheelchair access on either the left or right side. Take-Out modules are equally suited to stand alone or work together in myriad arrangements.

Placed side-by-side, Take-Out can form a long run of seating and surface for group meals, meetings or brainstorming sessions. Arranged in a grid, Take-Out makes for a lively outdoor café atmosphere. Arranged face-to-face, Take-Out can form an ever-expandable communal picnic table. Standing alone or configured side-by-side, Take-Out offers an elegant way to maximize the usability of edge spaces or spaces abutting walls and dividers.

Take-Out’s minimalist form is designed to maximize its function, comfort and accessibility. Gently curved edges eliminate pressure points on the elbows and behind the knees while also lending Take-Out a warm, welcoming gesture. Easy entry from either side or from behind means no awkward climbing over tablemates. All Take-Out styles feature two convenient bag hooks, while durable nylon glides on the contact points offer enhanced mobility and durability in rearranging.

Take-Out’s square or rectangular table tops and seats are made of sheet steel, while the support frame is comprised of extruded aluminum. All metal is finished with a hard yet flexible polyester powdercoat finish that offers a lively pop of color and resists rusting, chipping, peeling, and fading. Take-Out’s design and component materials are simple, concise and intended to make a compelling visual statement with a strong value proposition.



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