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- Irish designer Joseph Walsh created his Enignum III Chair by stripping wood into thin layers in order to manipulate them into freeform, undulating compositions which he then combined with copper and woven silk to create the striking, sculptural piece that is almost too beautiful to use. josephwalshstudio.com
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- Created in his Milan-based atelier for his 2013 solo exhibition at Galerie Italienne in Paris, Alberto Biagetti’s Triptych wardrobe was inspired by the sky “as a source of mind-expanding fantasy”. The design echoes the raw wood grain and is created using a solid pine construction with inlaid mirror and a polished brass trim. larcobaleno.com
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- Oslo-based duo Peter Natedal and Thomas Kalvatn Egset designed their ‘Diva’ light range in homage to the Norwegian heritage of wood craftsmanship but with the intention of presenting the material in a new unique way. When lit, this pendant emits a dappled glow creating a serene and atmospheric room. madeindesign.co.uk
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- A tribute to his affection for the city of Venice, Erasmo Figini’s dramatic Serena Lamp uses Venice’s briccola wood. Vertically cut in two, one internal surface is treated with gold leaf and the other burned to create an irregular black patina. riva1920.it
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- Made from naturally formed solid teak with a stainless steel base, each table in Chista’s Landscape series is totally unique and is the perfect way to exhibit raw organic beauty in your living room. chista.net
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- If you favour a more contemporary vibe, the graphic design of the Credenza Intarsia B.G.1 cabinet designed by Bruno Gregori, made with natural and black maplewood, will make a lively focal point. chaplins.co.uk
It may be the most ancient of all building materials but it’s holding its own in the modern world. go back to basics with these stunning pieces that prove you just can’t beat the power and beauty of nature.
