A Genetic Blueprint for Bespoke Beauty
Darwin Table
Furniture Forged from Your Unique Code
Imagine a table that embodies your very essence—an abstract form sculpted from the twists of your DNA, turning biology into a functional heirloom. The Darwin Table, Tjep.'s signature piece in the 2013 Dutch DNA collaboration, transforms genetic profiles into one-of-a-kind furniture, debuting at Milan Design Week's Ventura Lambrate as part of the "Future Nostalgia" exhibition.
From Saliva Swab to Sculptural Form
The process begins with a simple saliva sample, analyzed at BaseClear Laboratories to generate a 3D-mapped visualization of your genetic pattern. Frank Tjepkema interprets this data into fluid, organic shapes: precision 3D-milled from wood or composite, then hand-finished by artisans who craft Joris Laarman's pieces. The inaugural Darwin Table, shaped from dancer Giulia Wolthuis's DNA, flows with dips and curves that echo her graceful movements, proving genetics can inspire dynamic design.
A Personal Extension of Body and Home
As Tjepkema envisioned, furniture becomes "another extension of people’s bodies and personalities," where your code dictates the table's irregular silhouette—ideal for coffee tables or consoles that stand alone in their individuality. This limited-edition creation, customizable for couples or families, blends scientific precision with artistic liberty, much like the layered motifs of Clockwork Love.
Tjep.'s Genetic Legacy in Design
More than a surface, the Darwin Table is Tjep.'s bold fusion of biotech and craft: a canvas where your blueprint meets masterful milling, inviting homes to hold stories in every edge.
Encoding Elegance, One Profile at a Time
Unique yet universal, it shows your DNA can furnish a lifetime. Explore more of Tjep.'s personalized innovations on Tjep.com, where code crafts the extraordinary.