Norway-based Studio Sløyd has developed a process for dyeing entire blocks of wood and used it to produce 24 playful multi-coloured stools.
Studio Sløyd founders Herman Ødegaard and Mikkel Jøraandstad showcased their series of "through-coloured" wood stools in the exhibition Roggbif at Oslo boutique Sorgenfri.
Studio Sløyd produced 24 different Roggbif stools
Their process is unusual in that it applies colour through an entire piece of wood rather than just on the outer surfaces, opening up new manufacturing possibilities.
The technique could also extend the longevity of products because it is less noticeable if the wood becomes chipped or dented, while surface marks can be sanded away without the need to refinish the pieces. Each stool was made using dyed wood
"We have not seen coloured wood like this before," Ødegaard told Dezeen. "We thought it was worth showing to people."
"It's unique that you have the possibility to sand and work with the material after colouring it, rather than the other way round," he added. "The colour will not disappear no matter how much you work it."
The technique allows the wood to be shaped after colour was applied
The 24 stools created for the exhibition showcase the possibilities for applying this technique to furniture across a range of different joinery techniques.
Many of the Roggbif stools combine woods dyed with different pigments, resulting in various colour contrasts and surface...