Federico Delrosso at MADE expo Milan with SLIM35mm

Federico Delrosso presents at Made expo Milan SLIM35mm, the ultra-narrow floor plank designed for Tabu, leader company in wood veneer production.
SLIM35mm is only 35 mm wide and 1000/1500 mm long in its standard version.
MADE Expo, Milan 2-5 october 2013 pad. 7 stand G01/H02

“SLIM35mm has been created and designed in keeping with the current trend” explains Federico Delrosso. “Whilst the wood industry has remained settled in the past years with floor planks of large dimensions, I looked at the other end of the spectrum, into designing a product that can offer new solutions in terms of architecture and furnishing. I just wanted to create a fluid effect, like that of a running film. The 35mm width is in fact the same width as used in traditional motion

pictures but, on the other hand, this wood veneer is a product made from high quality material. SLIM35mm is a very narrow floor plank which makes the best use of these reputable types of wood. The final effect of a floor made with these planks resembles something very solid and very well structured, as found in the floorings of early vessels; with such a narrow width, it is possible to create a more intricate pattern that can fit into uneven spaces and that can dress any object or surface. I designed the Tabu stand for the 2013 MADE exhibition, keeping in mind the paramount importance of the performance of the product, using it for the flooring, the furnishing, the walls and the ceilings. SLIM35mm can create a highly natural look and is a very interesting product for the area” F.D.

“The size of the plank has meant that specific industrial tools have been needed in its manufacture, as woodworking machinery is usually set for the production of normal sized flooring” explains Andrea Tagliabue “but is has been worth it as now we can offer a prefinished product that is very interesting from a design point of view. Tabu’s expertise in dyeing wood has meant that with the help of Federico Delrosso, a special colour palette has been developed, which has taken inspiration not only from the colours of wood but also from the colours of Nature.”