Eight wooden furnishings that go against the grain
Dezeen Showroom: the following wooden chairs and tables were recently published on our furniture directory, including pieces made from oak, ash, walnut and beech. Timber has been used to make furniture for thousands of years. It is easy to source, versatile to work with, durable when in use and traditionally simple to dispose of after its The post Eight wooden furnishings that go against the grain appeared first on Dezeen.
Dezeen Showroom: the following wooden chairs and tables were recently published on our furniture directory, including pieces made from oak, ash, walnut and beech.
Timber has been used to make furniture for thousands of years. It is easy to source, versatile to work with, durable when in use and traditionally simple to dispose of after its lifespan has elapsed.
The popularity of furniture made from solid wood waned with the advent of cheaper and lighter flat-pack furniture made from particle board covered with veneer; however, such pieces are not as sustainable to manufacture or dispose of, and not as durable when in use.
With many returning to the idea of handing furniture down through generations, despite its larger price tag, solid-wood furniture is becoming popular once more.
When left in its natural state, timber pieces also have a timelessness afforded by the natural grain of the wood.
Read on to find out more about some of the recent wooden pieces we've published on Dezeen Showroom.
Barricane tables by Magnus Long for Morgan
Flowing joints between components characterise this series of wooden tables created for British brand Morgan by designer Magnus Long.
Barricane tables are made from a choice of beech, oak, ash, and walnut timbers, finished with their natural grain on display.
Find out more about Barricane ›
Romanian design brand Mozea's Locus armchair has an unusual silhouette, including exaggerated, diagonally-posed rear legs.
Vertical front legs and a sweeping backrest complete the form, which is made from dynamically carved wood.
Taso trolley by Cecilie Manz for Nikari
Multifunctionality is fostered through this handy item of furniture by Finnish furniture brand Nikari and Danish designer Cecilie Manz.
The Taso trolley's one- or two-tier body is made from oak or ash wood and its cross-over handle allows it to be easily moved to wherever it is most useful.
Miko (C) armchair by Tsuguji Sasaki for Bendi Bangkok
The natural grain of oak, ash or beech timber and the ways in which wood can be manipulated by craftspeople is celebrated in this chair by designer Tsuguji Sasaki and Thai brand Bendi-Bangkok.
The Miko (C) armchair features a steam-bent backrest and arms, allowing it to demonstrate the results of cutting-edge woodworking techniques.
Find out more about Miko (C) ›
A single slab of live-edge timber supported by legs in a choice of designs comprises this dining table by Japanese furniture brand Area.
The Slab table aims to celebrate the unique appearance of unusual species of wood, such as black walnut, monkeypod, Japanese horse chestnut and Japanese zelkova.
Curve chair by SmithMatthias for Allermuir
Aptly named the Curve chair, this seat by British brand Allermuir and design studio SmithMatthias is defined by its sweeping backrest.
The chair is made from solid oak and is supported by slightly oversized legs, creating a sculptural aesthetic.
Nami table by E-ggs for Miniforms
For design brand Miniforms, Italian studio E-ggs created a series of tables characterised by their crimped bases made from solid steam-bent wood.
Nami tables come in various sizes and colours, including natural finishes that show off the aesthetic of the wood, of which users can choose between flamed oak, canaletto walnut or black ash.
Wide Guy door pull by YSG for Bankston Architectural
Alternating stripes of coloured wood create a bold effect in this blocky door pull by Australian interior design studio YSG for hardware brand Bankston Architectural.
The Wide Guy door pull comes in three colourways, all made from solid timber: Light Band, Dark Band, Colour Band.
Find out more about Wide Guy ›
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