Trestle
Table

The Trestle Table is an elegant, flexible table in which the tabletop and the base are not connected. The base consists of lightweight aluminum legs that— by ’s careful design—are stackable and very stable. The legs support the tabletop, which features a layer of cork to ensure sufficient grip.

The tabletop features Forbo Desktop as its top layer—a distinctive covering material made from sustainable raw materials that is known for its elegance. Forbo Desktop offers a unique combination of a semi-matte surface with a warm, subtle texture and develops a beautiful patina over time.

Looking for larger quantities or to use this product in a project? Ask for a free quotation here. On our download page, you can find 3d models, high-res images, and other product information.

Variations

The Trestle Table is available as standard in widths of 70, 80, or 90 cm and lengths ranging from 1.80 to 2.20 meters with 2 trestles. Lengths ranging from 2.50 to 3.00 meters are available with 3 trestles. Custom sizes are available upon request!

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Treste Table

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The " Trestle " Table was designed by by David Derksen . David and his studio are based in Rotterdam. Nature—and especially the principles and processes found in nature—are his primary sources of inspiration. This results in a strong focus on materials, how they behave, and how they can be constructed.

For his graduation project, he developed a lightweight composite tabletop with lightweight, stackable legs. The idea behind this was to make office furniture better suited to the increasingly flexible functions of office environments. The table he created for his graduation project ultimately became the starting point for the “ Trestle ” Table, which can now be found in the “ Vij5 ” collection.

David Derksen

“For me, creating objects is like playing with the forces of nature. In my Design , I try to express the beauty of the material and the way it is produced.”

David Derksen

After graduating (see Design) and several attempts to find the right manufacturer for the tabletop, David decided to present the design again in Milan with a different tabletop (plywood with a Forbo linoleum top layer). Although we had been familiar with the design for several years, this was the moment when the “ Trestle ” Table really caught our attention. In the meantime, we had been working closely with David on the Copper and Brass Lights. But after a few years, in 2018, the “ Trestle ” Table finally became part of the “ Vij5 ” collection!

The table was actually already pretty much finished by David. The only thing we did together was choose a few standard colours for the legs and the top layer of the tabletop.

What we find interesting about the Trestle Table is that it is particularly suitable for use in spaces where flexibility is important, such as work environments, but because of its elegance, it also looks great in a domestic setting. Unlike many other tables with trestles, you can use a chair on the head end of the table making it suitable as a dining table, for example.

“What we find interesting about the Trestle Table is that it’s suitable for work environments, but also fits right in with a home setting.”

Arjan & Anieke

The legs of the Trestle Table are manufactured in Germany at a metalworking company that specializes in aluminum welding. This company previously produced David's prototype series as well.

The tabletop of the Trestle Table can be fully customized in terms of dimensions to fit the interior. It is manufactured in the Netherlands by by a tabletop manufacturer that excels at bonding Forbo Desktop. This requires clean and meticulous work, because Forbo behaves like “a skin” that is laid over the tabletops; every little speck or bit of dirt underneath will eventually show up on the surface.

For the top layer, we use the beautiful matte Forbo Desktop furniture linoleum. It is available in many colours , and since each table is custom-made, you are free to choose your preferred color. The trestles are currently available in three standardcolours (white, dark blue, and black), allowing you to create attractive combinations. Upon request, we can also coat the trestles (for an additional charge) in other colours .

Other surface finishes, such as HPL, are available upon request!

Forbo Furniture Linoleum

Furniture Linoleum is a high quality and distinctive product with a natural and warm matt look that invites to touch. Although it invites to be touched, no fingerprints remain on the surface.

Furniture Linoleum consists of three layers: impregnated paper, linoleum granules, and a top layer.

Linoleum granules consist of oxidized linseed oil and resin, to which wood flour, limestone, and pigments have been added. A calender rolls the granules onto the impregnated paper. After the drying process, Furniture Linoleum is given a protective finish. This water-based acrylic finish accentuates the unique natural look of linoleum.

Thanks to its all-natural ingredients and special protective coating, Furniture Linoleum is antistatic. The material resists the buildup of static electricity, preventing dust from adhering to it and keeping it dust-free and clean.

All Trestle Tables are custom-made to order. This gives you a lot of freedom in choosing colour and dimensions.

There are a number of standard colours trestles, but a custom colour is also available upon request.

In principle, all tabletops are custom-made to order, so we have even more flexibility in that regard.

Would you like to see this product in real life?

Come visit our showroom in Den Bosch or stop by one of our ambassadors or other retail locations. Be sure to check in advance to see if they actually have this item in stock—not all retail locations carry the entire collection.

In need of larger quantities or considering it for a project?

Please contact Arjan and request a quotation here.

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Showroom

At our studio in Den Bosch, near the home furnishings district and just two minutes from the A2, everything comes together: showroom, workshop, warehouse, and office. Most of the products from the Vij5 collection are on display here.

Our showroom is still under construction, but you’re, of course, more than welcome to visit. Please contact us in advance and let us know which products you’d like to see, and we’ll see what we can do.

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Vij5 Ambassadors are specialists in, for example, our lighting, furniture and/or accessories, and are happy to advise you. A beautiful selection of products from our collection is available in their stores. If a particular item is not in stock, a Vij5 Ambassador can always order it for you.

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