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When thoughtfully combined, wood and metal strike a powerful balance—organic and industrial, tactile and refined. This week, we highlight five designs that celebrate the interplay between these two enduring materials. Each piece showcases the nuanced beauty of contrast, where warm grains meet cool, structural frames. These mixed-material designs offer visual interest and compositional clarity, bringing a grounded elegance to contemporary interiors.
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| CB-570 SLING CHAIR |
| Craig Bassam and Scott Fellows |
| BassamFellows continues to push structural boundaries in their designs, and the Sling Club’s refined details and juxtaposition of leather, wood, and metal define this magnificently thoughtful chair. Designed to achieve extraordinary comfort, the seat of the Sling Club Chair is suspended in a cubic frame with a reclining back pitched to an angle that allows for both engagement and repose.
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| TOOL BOXES |
| Line Depping |
| Line Depping's Tool Boxes perfectly demonstrate how practical design can be integrated beautifully into everyday life. With solid Oregon Pine juxtaposed against a steel frame, this contemporary design offers incredible style alongside thoughtful functionality. Each wooden shelf is meticulously crafted by expert cabinetmakers with an in-depth understanding of the material. Available in two sizes in pine or color graduated ash |
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| PP502 SWIVEL |
| Hans J. Wegner |
| Originally designed by Hans J. Wegner, the PP502 Swivel Chair exemplifies the harmonious union of craftsmanship and functionality. Built with a stainless steel frame and a gently curved wood backrest, the chair supports the body with precision, while its swivel base allows for effortless movement. Each chair is meticulously handcrafted using traditional joinery techniques, creating a piece as dynamic as it is elegant. |
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| GEOMETRIC DINING TABLE |
| BassamFellows |
Solid wood and satin-finished metal meet in the Geometric Dining Table, where sculptural presence is paired with architectural discipline. Legs curve inward in a dramatic gesture, forming a base that feels grounded yet dynamic. Available in a range of finishes, the table creates a confident centerpiece in both casual and formal dining spaces.
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| PK11 |
| Poul Kjærholm |
Poul Kjærholm’s PK11 chair blends steel, wood, and leather in a composition that is at once rigorous and inviting. Its three-legged stainless steel base cradles a curved solid ash backrest, forming a sculptural silhouette. Originally designed in 1957, the PK11 remains a benchmark in Danish design history.
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