O r n a m e n t
Decorative elements have become rare in furniture design. The result is that the handicrafts associated with decoration have almost vanished. In the work on my table Ornament, I wanted to explore how I as a cabinet maker can use decorative elements. By adding a decorative veneer and metal intarsia to the classic IKEA table LACK, I want to illustrate the ability to alter the expression in a minimalistically designed piece of furniture with decorative craft.
J u d g e s ’ c o m m e n t s :
Ornament is the opposite of the familiar mass-produced table from which this piece of furniture takes its shape. While the original uses veneer to hide cheap materials, this time-consuming handicraft disguises itself as a cheap bestseller. An entertaining contribution to the discussion about the throwaway culture, and a reminder about craftsmanship that is at risk of disappearing.
Klara Knutsson was awarded the 2022 Svenskt Trä Travel Scholarship.
