Belgian designer Casimir is celebrating three decades in the industry with the production of six wooden objects that straddle the line between furniture and art, and another six to follow.
The first six pieces include two consoles, a cabinet rack, a mirror, a side table and a low table, all made exclusively from solid oak and walnut, "the most ecological building material that exists".
The designer, who describes himself as a furniture artist, designed and created all the limited-edition, signed and numbered pieces in his own studio.
Casimir designed and produced the wooden pieces in his own studio
Although abstract in form, all of the designs are intended to be used.
Casimir chose to work in wood because he rates the authenticity of the material and its sustainable nature. "The Casimir oeuvre is mainly about rethinking and questioning classical furniture, or bringing other wooden-constructed items and techniques into furniture," he told Dezeen. "It's about concept, not about styling or a trend."
CabinetRack2 is made by reassembling a cabinet that has been sawn in half at an angle
Cross4 is a console that can be customised in length. It is intended to be leant against a wall.
"The cross is a loaded symbol and part of our Flemish culture," explained Casimir. "It was often placed above the door to show visitors that they were welcome and protected. This console can be placed next to the entrance as a welcome sign, a token of hospi...