The reverse side of the Straw Marquetry Firework sample was a happy accident. In order to prepare the straw for marquetry, it was backed with aero ply. The resulting texture and tone caught the team’s attention, combining this with figured walnut and by adding sand shading, they transformed it into a visually engaging element that became an integral part of the piece.
The furniture concept for the sample applies the marquetry explosions to a large tabletop. The table base is intentionally visually light to draw attention to the colourful and playful patterns on the feature top.
As you move around the piece the shards appear to move and almost lift off the table as the light plays with the iridescent quality of the straw.
Materials: Dyed Straw, Custom Dyed Ripple/Figured Sycamore.