IGBO SIDEBOARD
unique piece 1/1
Exploring new materials and forms while maintaining a deep philosophical connection to
wood, particularly Iroko wood.
The first piece in the Igbo series is a sideboard, crafted from burned black
steel and black oiled Oak. This marks a departure from my previous collection, Zoumey
(name for a forest of Iroko, which was deeply rooted in the essence of Iroko trees and
their cultural significance in West African voodoo traditions—a fascination I developed
during my travels to West Africa with my father.
Igbo from Yoruba (Nigeria, Benin): “Ibi Gbigbe Igbo” literally translates to “logging site”
or “place of cutting wood”, draws inspiration not from the wood itself, but from the
awe-inspiring sight of massive piles of timber stacked together. This series is an homage
to the modesty reverence I felt in the presence of these imposing wooden forms.
In creating Igbo, I aim to capture the dramatic interplay of these shapes and translate
them into designs. By integrating black burned steel, I am expanding beyond the
boundaries of wood, while still honoring its spirit and form.
While wood, especially Iroko, will always hold a place in my creative process, the Igbo
collection represents a new chapter where my work is not confined to one material.
Can be customized
unique piece 1/1
Exploring new materials and forms while maintaining a deep philosophical connection to
wood, particularly Iroko wood.
The first piece in the Igbo series is a sideboard, crafted from burned black
steel and black oiled Oak. This marks a departure from my previous collection, Zoumey
(name for a forest of Iroko, which was deeply rooted in the essence of Iroko trees and
their cultural significance in West African voodoo traditions—a fascination I developed
during my travels to West Africa with my father.
Igbo from Yoruba (Nigeria, Benin): “Ibi Gbigbe Igbo” literally translates to “logging site”
or “place of cutting wood”, draws inspiration not from the wood itself, but from the
awe-inspiring sight of massive piles of timber stacked together. This series is an homage
to the modesty reverence I felt in the presence of these imposing wooden forms.
In creating Igbo, I aim to capture the dramatic interplay of these shapes and translate
them into designs. By integrating black burned steel, I am expanding beyond the
boundaries of wood, while still honoring its spirit and form.
While wood, especially Iroko, will always hold a place in my creative process, the Igbo
collection represents a new chapter where my work is not confined to one material.
Can be customized
unique piece 1/1
Exploring new materials and forms while maintaining a deep philosophical connection to
wood, particularly Iroko wood.
The first piece in the Igbo series is a sideboard, crafted from burned black
steel and black oiled Oak. This marks a departure from my previous collection, Zoumey
(name for a forest of Iroko, which was deeply rooted in the essence of Iroko trees and
their cultural significance in West African voodoo traditions—a fascination I developed
during my travels to West Africa with my father.
Igbo from Yoruba (Nigeria, Benin): “Ibi Gbigbe Igbo” literally translates to “logging site”
or “place of cutting wood”, draws inspiration not from the wood itself, but from the
awe-inspiring sight of massive piles of timber stacked together. This series is an homage
to the modesty reverence I felt in the presence of these imposing wooden forms.
In creating Igbo, I aim to capture the dramatic interplay of these shapes and translate
them into designs. By integrating black burned steel, I am expanding beyond the
boundaries of wood, while still honoring its spirit and form.
While wood, especially Iroko, will always hold a place in my creative process, the Igbo
collection represents a new chapter where my work is not confined to one material.
Can be customized
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DIMENSIONS
255 cm width x 65 cm DEEP x 88 CM high
100” width x 25,5” cm DEEP x 34,6” high
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PRICE
Price upon request - UNIQUE PIECE