Additional storage was needed, while the new cabinet also had to sit comfortably alongside existing oak furniture. Rather than creating another purely functional storage unit, the aim was to design something that felt like a standalone piece of furniture. The curved sides and tambour doors became the defining elements, keeping the front clean while giving the cabinet a distinctive character.

This side table began as an experiment with materials and finishes I had wanted to try for a while: black-stained ash, a sunburst veneer top and Viennese cane. The rest of the design developed around those elements, combining the bright patterned top with dark legs, a lighter lower shelf and exposed joinery details.

What started as a single plant stand for personal use developed into a small series built around the same simple design. The three versions keep the same overall form but vary in size and wood species, showing how the proportions and character change from black walnut to heartwood beech and oak.

Side tables have become a recurring part of my work, with each one taking a slightly different direction in shape, timber and construction. Some start with a specific piece of wood, others with a detail or technique I want to try. Over time, the designs naturally evolve with new ideas, tools and experience, while every table remains its own piece.