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Made of oak and charred, this centerpiece uses Riccardo’s signature technique of charring timber – the ancient Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban. This method, which is ecological and completely natural, protects the wood by making the surface waterproof. The charring lends a luster and smoothness to the boards’ surface, creating a perfect backdrop for one's home. Due to handcrafting, patterns and sizes may vary slightly in each item. This piece is currently on show and immediately available at Artemest Galleria New York.
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Riccardo Monte
Piemonte, Italy | Carpenter
Architect and artisan Riccardo Monte specializes in timber charring, a technique that consists in firing the bottom of wooden posts inspired by the ancient Japanese technique Shou Sugi ban used for timber preservation. Embracing the visual and tactile qualities of the technique, he creates bold, monolithic furniture distinguished by a singular texture. After working in London as an architect, he returned to his mountainside home in Ornavasso, Italy in 2016 and spent six months in a remote mountain cabin to get closer to nature and embrace a simple life.Discover more