Wood – a traditional material, steam bent and expressed in striking, undulating forms which are both art and furniture at the same time. What’s not to love about pieces created by the American designer Matthias Pliessnig?

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A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Matthias challenges the notion of using wood as a flat material. With the help of 3D modeling tools and a technology similar to boat building, he creates furniture and sculptures which appear feather light (to me anyway!) by virtue of their forms. I’m in awe, how about you?

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Do check out all of his other fantastic pieces here.

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