Cornice Kommode by James Poss is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Eisen in Möbeldesign Competition Category.

EisenMöbel· 2020

Cornice Kommode

by James Poss

Client: James Poss

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Möbel Category

9,074

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #97273

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Cornice Kommode

Cornice ist eine Kommode, die zum Aufbewahren und Präsentieren von Kleidung entworfen wurde. Cornice nimmt gefaltete Kleidungsstücke wie T-Shirts und Pullover auf. Während herkömmliche Kommoden die Kleidung in Schubladen verbergen, ermöglichen die offenen Ablagen von Cornice, Lieblingsstücke sowohl aufzubewahren als auch zu zeigen. Das skulpturale offene Gestell lässt die Erscheinung leicht wirken. Die zahlreichen schmalen Ablagen fördern eine einlagige Ordnung und verhindern unordentliches Stapeln, das Kleidungsstücke beschädigen kann. Das gezeigte Modell ist eine maßstäbliche Ausführung aus Holz; das endgültige Stück würde aus geschweißtem Aluminium gefertigt. Cornice eignet sich sowohl für Wohnräume als auch für Ladengeschäfte.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Cornice Kommode ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Cornice Kommode wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Cornice Kommode wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Cornice Dresser clothing storage/display concept design. Open sculptural frame and numerous slim shelves encourage single layer garment organization. Designed for both home and retail applications.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1260mm x 510mm x 1430mm
Tags: dresser, bedroom, clothing, clothes, garment, garments, streetwear, fashion
Production Technology: The piece shown is a 1:4 scale model made of wood. The realized piece would be constructed with welded aluminum.
Design Challenge: The most difficult part of developing this piece was maintaining the open, almost weightless feeling of the frame while still having enough structural support. We conducted scale weld tests to make sure the realized design would have no problem supporting the intended weight. Thanks to the numerous drawers, the design's structural rigidity exceeded all expectations, and would not need any additional support.
Research: Prior to beginning work on this design, I researched as many current and vintage dressers/bureaus as possible. I surveyed trusted authorities in the fashion industry, who confirmed demand for such a product, as modern fashion consumers are frustrated that their dressers have not evolved along with the trends. The explosion of streetwear has resulted in luxury t-shirts becoming the new status symbols, yet people are still forced to stuff them into dresser (despite the high price point, these t-shirts are still primarily made of thin cotton, which cannot be hung long-term without being deformed by its hanger). Fashion is by definition about showing off, and I sought to create a new kind of dresser that would enable people to display their prized garments in addition to storing them. I also conducted anatomical research to make sure that there was enough room in between the shelves to easily retrieve and replace garments without obstruction.
Inspiration: Inspired by the modern fashion consumer. Luxury t-shirts and hoodies are the new suits and ties, yet clothing storage options have remained unchanged, with traditional dressers hiding casual clothes stuffed inside drawers. Cornice Dresser's open shelves enable display of prized garments in addition to always-ready storage.
Project Duration: This project was created in August 2019 in London.
Operation Flow: This piece would be used in place of a traditional dresser. Since formal wear needs to be hung, this is designed for folded garments such as t-shirts and sweaters/hoodies. The modern fashion consumer is buying more and more luxury streetwear pieces, but they can't show them off if they are hidden away stuffed inside of drawers. This dresser enables the user to display their favorite pieces, and the slim shelves discourages messy, damaging stacking of clothes. Alternatively, this could be used as a display piece for retail stores.
Image Credits: All Images: Photographer James Poss, Cornice, 2019.