Wings Sideboard

The design process for the Wings Sideboard began with a fascination for vertical elegance and ornamental rhythm found in both Gothic and Art Deco architecture. Gothic forms, with their soaring arches and spiritual symbolism, inspired the sense of aspiration and upward movement in the piece. Meanwhile, Art Deco contributed a sense of order, symmetry, and refined opulence. Rather than merging these styles literally, I focused on their shared essence: Graceful lines, layered geometry, and emotional depth. The wings on the front panels, for example, are sculpted to evoke both architectural structure and symbolic uplift.

Creating the copper-coated wing elements was a delicate balancing act. The forms needed to be precise enough to align perfectly with the overall structure, but also soft enough to preserve the handmade feel. We started with CNC-milled bases to define the shape, and then each piece was hand-finished and copper-coated using a brushed technique. Matching the two processes took time. Especially when working with organic curves. But it was worth it, because the final result carries both technical clarity and the tactile quality of something crafted by hand.

The idea of levitation was central to the design—how to make something substantial feel as though it’s floating. We achieved this by designing slender, tapered metal legs that angle slightly outward, distributing the weight without visually anchoring the piece too heavily. Internally, a steel substructure ensures stability while keeping the frame discreet. It was important to hide the strength, so what you see is elegance and lift, not bulk. This design lets the piece feel as though it’s hovering; light, but never fragile.