Angel Sideboard & TV Unit From Piurra Furnituring Of Portugal

A gloss lacquered dresser with 2 cabinets and two drawers in which the outline of angel wings is artfully debossed into the piece. The Angel sideboard functions as a tv unit in addition to being a sideboard or dresser. Shown in white, the Angel sideboard is available in RAL colors and the back easily swings open for cable management.








Material: lacquered MDF (gloss)
Color: White RAL 9010
Dimensions (cm): W 200 H 58 D 50

Also worth noting, is their unusual Seven Skirts Bookshelf / Sideboard


The Seven Skirts piece is inspired by the old Portuguese tradition of Nazaré Fisherwomen wearing layered skirts and wooden clogs.


Stacking storage module with double access
Material: Plywwod
Dimensions (cm): W180 H60 D40
Available in several colors




above: designer Rui Viana of Piurra

Piurra is is looking for dealers for their products


Piurra furnituring
CCB, Centro Comercial Bombarda, loja 26
Rua Miguel Bombarda 285
4050-397 Porto
PORTUGAL

tel./fax +351 222 016 012
telm. +351 913 468 263
geral@piurra.com

Handcrafted Wooden Trays Inspired By Architectural Facades

above: via Omero 38

Italian architect and designer Michele De Lucchi has created a stunning series of hand crafted wooden wall mountable trays based on architectural facades, called Vassoi da Muro.



Each of the seven "Vassoi da Muro" trays, is titled so as to suggest an actual address on a street named after an ancient Greek or Latin poet that De Lucchi admires.

via Orazio 59:


In De Lucchi's own words:
Trays can be beautiful objects but are often ignored, mainly because people don’t know where to put them as they tend to occupy too much space. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a practical corner to stow them in.

The wall trays are a new category of exquisitely handcrafted wooden trays that can be hung on the wall as architectural models. But they can also be used in every respect as service trays.

via Saffo 25:

via Lucrezio 29:

via Cattulo 30:

via Alceo 32:

via Virgilio 32:


These trays are designed to be hung on the wall and when not in use they become artworks of beauty. So their normally humble purpose is transformed into a dignified opportunity to represent the fronts of buildings, with windows, doors and balconies - as in a fully fledged architectural office with models scattered about on tables and hanging on walls.

The wall trays are made with superb natural walnut heartwood and are actually available for purchase for $1,650.00 each and can be bought online at Moss.



Below are the beautiful little water color sketches of the facades by DeLucchi (shown above):



relative size:



The trays have been produced by Michele's own company Produzione Privata.

Via Varese 15
20121 Milano, Italy
tel. +39 02 63786817
fax +39 02 63786814
www.produzioneprivata.it

The Alphabet Chest Has 26 Reasons To Use It.

The Alphabet chest of drawers by hand crafted furniture makers, Kent and London, is inspired by old printer's blocks. Each letter represent a drawer. The completely handmade piece is crafted of solid oak and stands about waist-high.





all images and info courtesy of Kent and London

In addition to being a lovely piece for a children's room, it's make a great chest for a copywriter, typographer, editor, or any typophile.

Dimensions: h 800mm x w 1200mm x d 300mm
Price: £2700.00

It is made to order so they need a lead time of three to six weeks. Since it is hand made, I'm sure other finishes are available if you'd prefer a less rough hewn look. Delivery is free within the UK, and I'm not sure if they ship overseas. Below is their contact info.

Kent and London Handmade Furniture
Telephone: 01227 27 55 00
Email: info@kentandlondon.co.uk