Nightstand
about.
Plywood is often viewed as a secondary material, something to hide away, its raw edges concealed beneath a layer of veneer. In this design, the characteristic layers are brought to the foreground as the core aesthetic and structural element.
By laminating thin, individual strips together, the exposed cross-sections reveal a striking visual pattern while making it possible to shape smooth curves that would otherwise be difficult to achieve.
presentation.
I’ve always loved hiking and bringing home rocks and minerals as souvenirs. A passion I share with my dad, our backpacks constantly weighed down by interesting finds. For this project, I integrated a raw stone found during a memorable hike in the Alps to serve as the handle, anchoring a personal memory directly into a functional object.
