時空回到大航海時代背景下的台南，一本水手日記裡曾記載著船隻觸礁，因而被迫在登陸於荒蕪之島。水手為了生存急於找到水源，最終靠著拆解船桅撐開帆船布來搜集雨水而成功活下來。這樣的故事與畫面感啟發了泉邊几的靈感，象徵船桅的三支桌腳以精湛的榫接技法打造，而桌面的同心圓淺紋則猶如雨水滴下引發的漣漪。
相較於日本木工師傅謹遵傳統做法的特質，里爾家具延續台灣木工師傅在技藝上兼具傳承傳統古法又保持創新彈性的靈巧風格，為了打造出泉邊几桌面上獨特的水波紋，且兼顧手工量產的能力，特別在生產製造過程中改良傳統製具，用以在木材上洗出大小直徑不同的同心圓。藉由極具實用功能性的工藝品，巧妙蘊含台南歷史文化，因而回應在地情感。
Transporting us back to the Age of Exploration in Tainan, a sailor’s diary once recorded a shipwreck that forced the crew to land on a desolate island. Desperate to survive, the sailors searched for water and eventually succeeded by dismantling the ship’s mast to prop up sails for collecting rainwater. This vivid story inspired the design of the Spring Table. The three legs of the table, symbolizing the ship’s mast, are crafted with exquisite mortise-and-tenon techniques, while the concentric ripples on the tabletop resemble rainwater drops creating waves.
The Springside Table represents a blend of tradition and innovation. Unlike Japanese carpenters who rigidly follow established methods, Real Furniture embodies the Taiwanese spirit of craftsmanship, respecting tradition while embracing creative flexibility. To achieve the table's distinctive ripple patterns and make it feasible for semi-handmade mass production, they reimagined traditional tools to carve concentric circles of varying sizes into the wood. This functional design subtly reflects Tainan's rich history and culture, resonating with the local community's heritage.
里爾家具 Real Furniture
創立於2018年，由羅怡麟、羅康維兩兄弟於臺南成立，兩人分別出生於1988年及1985年。兩人對於家具設計的熱愛始於對自身文化的探索，有感於大航海時代各國在這座島嶼上豐富多元的文化交流。品牌名稱里爾（Real）即是取自大航海時代中西班牙銀幣的名稱，是在臺灣歷史上極為重要的貨幣，以此延伸出不同族群相互交流平臺的意涵；也呼應以臺灣歷史文化脈絡為品牌核心及創作靈感的主軸，此特色顯見於《熱蘭遮層架》及《泉邊几》等作品，透過非單一風格的創作，展現臺灣融合不同文化所創造出的獨特生活方式。
Real Furniture was founded in 2018 by brothers Lo Yi-Lin and Lo Kang-Wei in Tainan—born in 1988 and 1985 respectively—the duo shares a profound passion for furniture design, sparked by an exploration of their cultural roots. Drawing inspiration from the rich and diverse cultural exchanges that flourished on the island during the Age of Exploration, they named their brand "Real," a nod to the Spanish silver coin "Real", which was a vital currency in Taiwan’s history. This name symbolizes a platform for cross-cultural exchange, perfectly aligning with the brand's core vision: celebrating Taiwan’s historical and cultural heritage. Through their creations,such as Zeelandia shelf and Spring low table, which span a variety of styles, the brand highlights the unique lifestyle shaped by Taiwan's harmonious blend of diverse influences.
