Tekto is a multifunctional piece of furniture designed by Franciszek Wesołowski, this year’s Design graduate at the School of Form. He prepared the project as part of his bachelor’s thesis. The furniture was created with modular expansion in mind, and its form is inspired by Japanese craftsmanship.
The Tekto project by Franciszek Wesołowski is a response to the growing needs of users seeking flexible, aesthetic and ergonomic solutions for interiors. The furniture is composed of four identical modules, which can be freely combined horizontally or vertically, creating compositions that harmonise with the style of the interior. Thanks to its modular construction, Tekto adapts to a variety of spaces, and its mobility allows the layout to be quickly rearranged according to current needs. The simple form, inspired by the tradition of Japanese design, attracts attention not only with its functionality, but also with the harmony of its details. This solution would work equally well in a home, café or pop-up space.
The power of modularity
The basic set consists of four modular tables that can be put together in almost infinite configurations. Whether you work standing, sitting or something else, with the freedom to combine elements, Tekto provides an ergonomic workstation tailored to your body. It easily transforms into a mobile bar counter, coffee table or designer display furniture. Tekto will successfully find its way into any space.
Japanese manufacturing techniques as a foundation for quality
The skeleton of the furniture was created from red oak, glued together with precision using the sashimono method, making the structure durable, yet without any visible metal connectors. The textile cover was made from ramie dyed using oak bark, using the shibori technique to create organic, unique patterns. Each element of the cover is complemented by handmade sashiko embroidery, which harmonises with the dyeing scheme and emphasises the subtlety of the furniture’s craftsmanship. This combination of Japanese carpentry and textile traditions makes Tekto a small work of functional art.
The future of the Tekto system
The four-module version is only the starting point for further exploration and expansion. The young designer plans to add further segments and completely new elements, such as attachable tops to create a full-size desk. Such a dynamic system allows the realisation of increasingly diverse configurations, responding to the challenges of both small flats and spacious public interiors. The openness of the design to development and adaptation makes Tekto an ideal partner in the process of changing lifestyles.
Project carried out as part of the Bachelor of Design thesis at SWPS University, Faculty of Design in Warsaw
Humanities supervisor: Dr Magdalena Ziółkowska
Design supervisor: Jan Libin-Libera, MA
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