Round and round, deep and shallow, the annual rings of trees are riddles left by time and the gentle cry of nature. Long-lived trees may stand for thousands of years, witnessing the change of generations and witnessing the history of mankind. Warm to the touch, durable, and naturally occurring grain, wood has been a popular furniture material for thousands of years. Sometimes, wooden furniture may give people a dull and heavy visual sense. But the following wooden furniture incorporates a modern style, while adding a natural and freehand atmosphere to the interior space, it does not make people feel heavy.
Roche Bobois KETCH Bookcase (Design Studio Nomon) bookshelf vertical bracket stands upright like a sailboat mast, supporting parallel bookshelves, giving the bookshelf a light look as if floating. The OISEAU Floor Lamp (Design Sean Connors) standing lamp creates an abstract three-dimensional bird shape, and the joints are movable to meet different lighting needs. WINCH Dining table (Design Sacha Lakic), marble table board combined with cherry wood, adding a touch of brightness to restrained wood.
Sanayi313 design studio was founded by Enis Karavil and Amir Karavil in 2015, the "minimalist details expressed in maximalism" approach constitutes the design principles of the studio, while eclecticism, refined elegance, originality, timelessness and functionality remain is common to all works. Sanayi313 wooden furniture integrates ancient and modern, eastern and western elements, takes Istanbul's handicraft culture as the core, and cooperates with local craftsmen from prototype to finished furniture. The 13313 Showcase display cabinet is made of walnut wood combined with glass and copper details, and the top-like shape is full of playfulness. 12313 Stool wraps the white ash sphere with an ebony wood bracket, which can be used as a decoration and is also quite practical.
Artek exemplifies the essence of Nordic aesthetics – attention to quality, impeccable details; minimalist shapes, even a bit plain at first glance, but will not be eliminated by the passage of time. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1946, the unique short arms of the Domus Chair mean that one can pull the chair closer to the table, making it ideal for studying or dining at a desk, while the ergonomic design provides comfort and essential support. The multi-purpose Domus Chair, designed for the Domus Academica student dormitory in Helsinki in response to the living environment after World War II, is still a classic work that sells well all over the world today, and leather cushions and back cushions are also available. Why spend thousands of dollars on a wooden chair? The answer lies in history. The Tea Trolley mobile coffee table launched as early as the 1930s is the work of the founders of Artek, the famous Finnish designer couple Aino and Alvar Aalto, which combines British tea culture, Japanese architecture and woodcraft elements. It has been transformed by many designers after its launch There are many versions. Times have changed, and Tea Trolley is still a model of Nordic aesthetics in the hearts of design lovers all over the world after nearly a hundred years.
“Design shapes how we live as human beings; it affects our values, our culture, and society in general. Unfortunately, we are increasingly aware that the choices we make during the design process often have an impact on the environment. As As manufacturers, we have the opportunity to rethink and create ethical, sustainable design that minimizes adverse social and environmental impact.” This idea led Henrik Marstrand to found high-end design brand Mater . In Latin, Mater means mother. Marstrand hopes to remind people that integrating the concept of sustainable development into the process of selecting furniture and designing supplies can also make a certain contribution to Mother Earth. sustainable development can coexist. The oak, beech, mango and other woods used by Mater are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®), ensuring that they meet the correct social, economic and environmental standards. Bowl Table combines Nordic minimalist design with ancient Indian craftsmanship, and supports local craftsmen by cooperating with the Kharadi wood-making community in India.
