Modern Marquetry by A&A

Straw Magic

Straw marquetry is an age-old craft involving the flattening of rye straws into ribbon-thin strips which are then dyed and inlaid into wood surfaces. A&A have modernised this technique by applying straw marquetry to furniture with bold, complex shapes in intricate geometric patterns using a dizzying array of colours.

The Kissing Cabinet is a tall rectangular cabinet with grid like patterns in sombre tones of blue and navy. Its curvaceous doors open up to reveal exuberant conical shapes and triangular drawers in iridescent shades of blue, red, orange, pink and gold. The effect is akin to the spinning images inside a kaleidoscope and is utterly mesmerising.

 

Mother and Child is a set of two undulating cabinets, one tall and one short. The doors open to reveal abstract figures of the mother and child, joined together umbilically.

 

The theme of connection continues with the Continuum table, a highly sculptural piece featuring table legs in the shape of conical spinning tops, creating the impression of an infinite loop. The pieces are decorated in a monotone pattern which accentuates the curvaceous forms beautifully, with the alternating direction of the straws create a dazzling pearlescent effect.

 

The Exquisite Corpse collection comprises the Talleo tallboy cabinet, the Longbow credenza and the Archant console table. They all feature tapered edges and exuberant decorations which recall feathers of tropical birds or perhaps masks at an exotic carnival. The trio combine form, pattern and colours to create a vibrant showcase of the creative possibilities of straw marquetry.

Designer

Based in Sydney, A&A is the collaboration between Australian industrial designer Adam Goodrum and French straw marquetry artisan Arthur Seigneur. Their ambitious designs have breathed new life into the world of straw marquetry, blurring the boundaries between art, craft and design. They work by bespoke commission and their creations have been acquired by museums and discerning collectors around the world.

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Product Inspiration

Celebrate outstanding craftsmanship and the magic of colourful patterns with the Mandala Lotus Sanctum Cabinet from Scarlet Splendour, the Lake Rug from Golran and the Candela Suspension Light from LZF.

Mandala Lotus Sanctum Cabinet - Scarlet Splendour - Do Shop  Lake Rug - Floral Green - Golran - Do Shop    Candela Suspension Lights - LZF - Do Shop