Seth Rolland, a furniture maker, combines art and functionality in his work. With a personal technique, the designer manages to create a product from a single piece of wood, in its natural form, which he considers a source of inspiration.
After initially creating a tabletop from 100 pieces of wood that he glued together, Seth realized he could achieve the same result using just one piece. Thus, he began working with the technique of cutting and bending.
His work is closer to sculpture, paying great attention to textural details. The designer says that not only the appearance of his products is important but also how comfortable the owner will feel using them.
He chooses the wood that best suits the final product he wants to create and begins any work with several sketches and measurements.
Table "Corana
Under the glass surface, the tabletop is a single piece of ash wood. The designer cut partial and alternating cuts from one end to the other, then unfolded the tabletop like an accordion. The tensions created by this opening create a solid and functional tabletop. The decorative shapes of the cutouts are highlighted by the play of light and shadow they create.
Table "Insula de piatra
As legs, Rolland used two stones with natural shapes. Each stone was drilled to support the curved legs made of cherry wood on which the glass tabletop rests. Three of these have a fixed height, while the other two are adjustable so that they can support the tabletop even if the floor is uneven.
Moreover, the placement of the stones can be changed, and the wooden legs can be rotated.
Chair "Trimerous
The triple arms are made of walnut wood, the front legs are carved from yew, and the seat is hollow, formed from 19 layers of veneer. This technique allows the chair to be both strong and lightweight. The backrest is flexible so you can lean on it, which means it's also very comfortable.
The chair can be used for both a desk and a kitchen table.
