Semi-sculptural and all-natural, wood is the ideal medium for designers who transform utilitarian furnishings into impressive works of art. Head-turningly fabulous, each piece invites a lingering double-take.
Leone Wardrobe | Mouvements Modernes And Galerie Gabriel
Designed by Martin Szekely in 1989 for Galerie Néotù, this wardrobe is constructed with Peroba rosa on chipboard and bird’s eye maple.
Jura Dining Chair | Ah Um Design Studio
Founded in Los Angeles in 2024 by designer and builder Zack Nestel-Patt, Ah Um Design Studio is built around a mindset that allows for uninhibited exploration and experimentation, leading to designs that feel dynamic, approachable and deeply personal. The result is an aesthetic that deeply reflects the human hand that crafted it.
Anachron Series Mini Table | Studio Lugo
Designed by Doruk Kubilay, the Anachron Series collection draws from Anatolia’s deep-rooted heritage, reinterpreting ancient rituals through contemporary craftsmanship.
Photography by Jacqueline Marque
Marais cypress chaise lounge | Doorman
The Marais indoor/outdoor chaise lounge is a laid back lounger with built-in side table. Handmade to order from Doorman’s New Orleans workshop, the piece can be built in either new or reclaimed cypress from historic New Orleans homes.
Martin Nyrop Bookcase | Modernlink
This sturdy bookcase was made by Danish cabinetmaker Martin Nyrop for Rud. Rasmussen and used in the Copenhagen City Hall, completed in 1905.
Collection I | Streicher Goods x Ian Love
Streicher Goods and Ian Love join creative forces to bring to life several unique furniture pieces, combining hand-carved wood with hand-built ceramics. Collection I embodies a raw yet refined aesthetic, with sculpted architectural and organic forms, celebrating the beauty of natural materials and traditional techniques. Pictured here: Sidetable II and Sidetable III.
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