Gubi Dresser Black Wood. Dimensions: L 160 x Depth 45 cm x H 90 cm – H
22.9 cm. Danish design house Gubi continues to bridge the gap between eras with
a new collection that stands the test of time. To design the Private collection,
Danish studio Space Copenhagen was inspired by Japanese craftsmanship, as
Charlotte Perriand and Hans J. Wegner did before them. The Private collection is
an exercise in purity, symmetry, balance and restraint. Subtly refined, Private
furniture combines purity and elegance. This furniture reflects the culture of
Japanese design where form must meet function without decorative, unnecessary or
superfluous additions. A sensitivity that’s also expressed in the choice of
materials (rigorously selected oak veneer), through a keen eye for detail and
the influence of craftsmanship. The simplicity of form emphasises the prowess of
traditional cabinetmaking. Private uses artisanal techniques, such as
grain-matched veneers to ensure a perfectly even surface. Private uses the art
of Japanese joints. This thousand-year-old art of Japanese carpenters consists
of assembling the different pieces of wooden without glue or nails, by simple
interlocking. Private furniture is all supported by two large vertical panels
connected by a horizontal wooden beam. This feat of structural engineering
elevates each part, and allows it to support enormous weight, while still giving
a feeling of lightness. The furniture with its rigorous straight lines is
embellished with gilded brass handles. These solid, timeless pieces of furniture
are made to last. Space Copenhagen: “For the Private collection, we took
inspiration from the beauty of vintage Japanese storage furniture. The defining
detail for each piece is a Japanese wooden joint. We went for a simple, strong,
recognisable language, focused on high quality, beautiful materials and refined,
elegant details. ” The Private sideboard has four deep drawers arranged
symmetrically.
