UU33seat/table

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preface
MuNiMulA’s designs locate themselves at the intersection of
thinking and making, where creativity sets off a strategically
generative process. Our collection of objects and furniture is
created through an exploration of the highly subjective notions
of beauty and need. Each piece is the result of a clear under-
standing of materials and industrial production combined with
hand finished execution. Traditional issues of function and use
are critically examined and injected with a level of freedom and
indeterminacy that engages the user and opens the possibility
of joy in the mundane. This also allows the designs to remain
relevant and vital over time, capable of being recycled from a
stool to a side table or from a desk to a dining table. A form of
adaptation and reuse that is more responsible and efficient than
planned obsolescence and disposable products. We are moving
from the recycling of material to the recycling of use.
MuNiMulA
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UU22 wine tray
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UU24 seat
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UU47 table in walnut
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UU4 plank
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UU13 table
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UU50 wine rack (fifteen units shown)
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UU22 wine tray
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UU27 table
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The manufacturing process, from the extrusion of the aluminum through to final anodizing contributes
to the inherent elegance of MuNiMulA’s objects, and its design approach. All cutting, machining, welding,
and finishing is done by hand at our facility in southern Michigan. Our location has also allowed us to
establish strong partnerships with area suppliers for extruding, anodizing, and etching . We understand
the material memories and
traces of the process of making to be an
integral part of the beauty and value of our collection. Any consideration of technologies and techniques
to be applied in the design and manufacturing of our products is guided by these notions. Both the
industrial and the handmade qualities of each object display a critical essence that is heavily informed by
a sense of economy that evolves from the immediate relationship with the processes of manufacturing.
work reveals its own history.
An understanding of both the intrinsic virtues and limitations of materials is indispensable to
The result engages the senses as the
our designs. The manipulation of these materials becomes a means to explore, and ultimately reveal,
uses and functions. MuNiMulA’s primary material is
aluminum, a metal whose core material
comprises 1/12 of the earth’s crust. It is a material that is lightweight, durable, accepts a wide variety
of finishes, and is 85 to 90% recycled. Aluminum is created by chemically refining bauxite ore into
alumina, and then electrically separating this white powder into molten aluminum and carbon dioxide.
Recycling saves not only the material itself, but also the energy needed to produce it. MuNiMulA’s
designs further the notion of conservation by understanding the importance of time and place in the
life of our products. They remain open and encourage adaptation of use,
thus embracing
a state of becoming, prolonging its useful life and relevance. Without relinquishing
authorship or responsibility for the form, time and chance are fundamental concepts for MuNiMulA’s
notions for design, endorsing customization and change over time by addition or subtraction. We
believe that noble materials, clear details, and adaptability in space, present a responsible alternative
to planned obsolescence.
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UU33 seat/table (four units shown), UU37 seat (three units shown)
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UU44 planter
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UU47 table
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UU29 coat rack (two units shown)
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UU37 seat (three units shown)
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UU44 planter, UU43 planter (in back)
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UU12 table, UU13 table, UU14 table
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UU47 dining table in cherry, UU50 wine rack
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UU4 plank (five units shown), UU27 table
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UU33 seat/table (three units shown), UU37 seat (three units shown)
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UU50 wine rack (eighteen units shown)
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UU27 table, UU24 seat
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UU51 seat (All leather used by MuNiMulA is a recycled byproduct of other industries.)
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At the intersection of MuNiMulA’s design activity,
thinking is coincident with
making. As a strategy thinking is by necessity creative and critical, while making is generative and
productive. Where the two intersect experience and experimentation have the capacity to set forces into
play, to provide us with the opportunity to be propositional in new ways. This is our preferred place to
inhabit, a place where design, aesthetics, and industrial production become propositional. It is here where
we find and formulate the appropriate questions that carry us beyond the known and the preconceived.
MuNiMulA’s designs depart from basic questions of use. The daily tasks that require a chair, a table, or
a light are emphasized by designs that reconsider them with the hope to encourage an inspirational
and critical relationship to these objects by the user. This relationship is participatory as the designs are
purposefully instilled with a level of indeterminacy that
engages the user in a collaborative process of establishing color, configuration, and function.
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UU22 wine tray
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UU47 table in walnut, UU50 wine rack, UU51 seat in cowhide, UU24 seat
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UU46 candle holder
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UU29 coat rack
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UU27 table
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UU43 planter
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UU33 seat/table (3 units shown)
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UU37 seat (two units shown)
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UU27 table, UU24 seat, UU4 plank
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UU29 coat rack (six units shown)
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UU4 plank
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UU24 seat
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UU46 candle holder
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UU4 plank, UU27 table
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UU43 planter
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UU47 table in walnut, UU50 wine rack (two units shown), UU51 seat
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UU4
UU12
plank
table
Planks provide the perfect burst of color, and the
effect is even more interesting when used in combinations. Different ribbed patterns on each side allow
for endless variation. The 24" piece is designed to
work as a heatproof centerpiece for the UU27 tables.
Includes a 24" l x 5" w felt pad that can be used to
protect delicate surfaces.
Low table designed to allow for continuous rearrangement of its surface with seven interchangeable ribbed
planks in four colors of anodized aluminum. The
frame is welded aluminum in a satin anodized finish.
Planks fit on both top and bottom levels and have a
different contour on each side.
UU4A
size 24" l x 5" w x 3/8" h
610mm l x 127mm w x 10mm h
colors aluminum [01], yellow [02], blue [03],
red [04], purple [05]
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size
35 1/4" l x 35 1/4" w x 7" h
895mm l x 895mm w x 178mm h
colors
aluminum [01], yellow [02], blue [03],
red [04], assorted
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UU4B
size 15" l x 5" w x 3/8" h
381mm l x 127mm w x 10mm h
colors aluminum [01], yellow [02], blue [03],
red [04], purple [05]
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9, 37, 64, 68, 75
35 1/4"
24"
5"
5"
3/8"
35 1/4"
UU4A
15"
5"
7"
3/8"
UU4B
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UU13
UU14
table
table
A high table whose proportions allow it to be used
in both reduced and large spaces with equal presence.
Part of a family of tables that includes the UU12
and UU14.
size
35 1/4" l x 10 1/4" w x 38 1/2" h
895mm l x 260mm w x 978mm h
colors
aluminum [01], yellow [02], blue [03],
red [04], assorted
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11, 33
Side table that is suited to a wide variety of uses.
Ideal next to the couch or bed. Part of a family of
tables that includes the UU12 and UU13.
size 35 1/4" l x 15 1/4" w x 24 1/2" h
895mm l x 387mm w x 622mm h
colors
aluminum [01], yellow [02], blue [03],
red [04], assorted
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38 1/2"
35 1/4"
35 1/4"
24 1/2"
10 1/4"
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15 1/4"
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UU22
UU24
A truly unique wine tray designed to fit four stemmed
wine glasses and a bottle of wine. A thin extrusion
serves as the primary element for the production of
this simple and elegant tray. 3 1/2" diameter opening
fits most wine bottles.
Surprisingly comfortable stool that forms part of the
UU24-UU27 family. Convenient for extra seating and
can also be used as a small table. UU24 comes in 19"
and 40" widths. Felt pads (16" x 14") are included.
size
20" l x 5" w x 2" h
508mm l x 127mm w x 51mm h
UU24A
colors
aluminum [01], deep red [07],
green [08], orange [09]
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wine tray
seat
size 18" l x 14" w x 19" h
457mm l x 356mm w x 483mm h
colors aluminum [01], slate [06], orange [09]
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UU24B
size 40" l x 14" w x 19" h
1016mm l x 356mm w x 483mm h
colors aluminum [01]
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42, 71
18"
19"
14"
UU24A
D 3 1/2"
40"
19"
20"
5"
14"
2"
UU24B
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UU27
UU29
table
coat rack
Perfect in any setting, from a classical dining room to
the garden. Open slatted top creates a unique dining
experience. One piece anodized aluminum frame
makes it ideal for outdoor use. Available in 4' and 8'
lengths.
A bold new coat rack that combines aluminum plate
with castings. An even more dramatic statement
when multiplied. Available in unfinished aluminum
or hand painted in acrylic. These are made in limited
quantities so please call for color options.
UU27A
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48" l x 8 1/2" w x 9" h
1219mm l x 210mm w x 229mm h
colors
mill finish, assorted
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size 96" l x 29" w x 30" h
2438mm l x 737mm w x 762mm h
colors aluminum [01]
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UU27B
size 48 1/2" l x 29" w x 30" h
1232mm l x 737mm w x 762mm h
colors
aluminum [01]
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96"
29"
30"
UU27A
29"
48 1/2"
48"
30"
9"
8 1/2"
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UU33
UU37
This piece is composed of a welded aluminum frame
with an interlocking textured aluminum top which
can be used alone as a table or combined with our
cushions to create different seating options. Cushions
are available in two sizes and are stocked in a range
of 5 Maharam fabrics. The cushion is HR polyurethane
foam over a wooden base. Other fabrics and
Spinneybeck leathers are available by special order.
Removable cushions allow this seat to be reconfigured
in endless variations, especially when combined with
the UU33. Back and seat cushions are both HR
polyurethane foam with a wooden structure which
simply set in place. Stocked in 5 colors listed below.
Other Maharam fabrics and Spinneybeck leathers are
available by special order, call for details.
seat/table
size 36 1/2" l x 36 1/2" w x 11 1/2" h
927mm l x 927mm w x 286mm h
colors
aluminum [01], slate [06]
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20, 38, 60
seat
UU34 cushion
size
36" l x 24" w x 5" h
914mm l x 610mm w x 127mm h
colors
charcoal wool, yellow wool, aluminum sheen, red sheen, black textured
36" l x 12" w x 5" h
914mm l x 305mm w x 127mm h
colors
charcoal wool, yellow wool, aluminum sheen, red sheen, black textured
36 1/2" l x 36 1/2" w x 26" h
927mm l x 927mm w x 660mm h
UU34 cushion
colors
aluminum [01]
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36" l x 24" w x 5" h
914mm l x 610mm w x 127mm h
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colors
charcoal wool, yellow wool, aluminum sheen, red sheen, black textured
UU38 back cushion
UU35 cushion
size size size
36" l x 12" w x 16" h
914mm l x 305mm w x 406mm h
colors
charcoal wool, yellow wool, aluminum sheen, red sheen, black textured
36 1/2"
36 1/2"
10"
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36 1/2"
26"
15"
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UU43
UU44
planter
planter
This tall planter manages to be quietly elegant yet
extremely modern. Provides the perfect opportunity
to add verticality to your entry or garden. One piece
spun aluminum construction with drain hole. May be
used outside year round.
A planter that is thoroughly modern in both conception and material. The attached ground plate reflects
the sky, and defines a new ground. One piece spun
aluminum construction with drain hole. May be used
outside year round.
size 22" l x 22" w x 38" h
559mm l x 559mm w x 965mm h
size
36" l x 24" w x 20" h
914mm l x 610mm w x 508mm h
colors
mill finish
colors
mill finish
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D 22"
D 22"
38"
20"
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UU46
UU47
candle holder
table
A candle holder composed of two nesting aluminum
tubes in contrasting colors that can be used individually or combined in a myriad of ways. Holds tealights
or tapers. Six dripless metallic silver tapers are
included.
size 30" l x 2 1/2" w x 2" h
762mm l x 64mm w x 151mm h
colors
aluminum/blue [01], yellow/green [02], slate/orange [06]
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From a single desk to an imposing table, this design
can be moved in the most challenging conditions. The
modular system grows as needed by attaching units
with an anodized aluminum spine which enhances its
presence and functionality. Each table is made of an
anodized aluminum frame with two pairs of removable upper and lower trays. These are made of bent
plywood with a durable hand lacquered finish.
UU47A
size
96" l x 48" w x 30 1/2" h
2438mm l x 1219mm w x 775mm h
colors
cherry, maple, walnut
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6, 24, 50, 78
96"
48"
48"
48"
30 1/2"
UU47A
48"
UU47B
48"
48"
30 1/2"
UU47B
size
48" l x 48" w x 30 1/2" h
1219mm l x 1219mm w x 775mm h
colors
cherry, maple, walnut
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6, 24, 34
48"
48"
30"
2"
30 1/2"
2 1/2"
UU47C
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UU47C
21"
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48" l x 21" w x 30 1/2" h
1219mm l x 533mm w x 775mm h
colors
cherry, maple, walnut
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UU50
UU51
wine rack
seat
An anodized aluminum wine rack composed of
interlocking pieces that can be assembled as needed.
Use one piece on the table or cover an entire wall.
Also works as a centerpiece that can be attached
above or below the UU47 table.
size 12" l x 4 3/8" w x 5 1/4" h
305mm l x 111mm w x 133mm h
colors
aluminum [01], blue [03], deep red [07]
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13, 34, 41, 50, 78
A chair reduced to it's essence. Two satin anodized
aluminum frames assemble to hold a belt of Italian
cowhide. Works beautifully with the UU47 or UU27.
Lining colors vary.
size 18 1/2" l x 22 1/4" w x 25" h
470mm l x 565mm w x 635mm h
colors
tri color cowhide [LD]
All leather used by MuNiMulA is a recycled byproduct of other industries.
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22 1/4"
12"
25"
18 1/2"
5 1/4"
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4 3/8"
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MuNiMulA one
© 2006 MuNiMulA, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced without
permission in writing from MuNiMulA, Inc.
All photos copyrighted by MuNiMulA.
printed in Michigan, USA
design+editing: Barbara Anderson
models: Daniel Morford, Jacob VanWormer,
David Wells, Mishimiau, Sombra
photography: MuNiMulA
MuNiMulA
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Quincy, Michigan 49082 USA
tel 517.605.5343
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