Gubi Dresser Natural wood 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.
