Handmade forniture
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Product • By Edoardo Milesi & Archos • Iroko bench
Iroko bench
The bench, inspired by sailboat decks, is crafted entirely from iroko wood, chosen for its exceptional resistance to weather and salt. The supporting structure consists of a rigid frame with solid wood crossbars, ensuring stability and strength, while the seat is composed of iroko slats aligned longitudinally.
The slats, with a thickness of around 20 mm, are spaced evenly, with joints filled with black elastomeric rubber. This material, commonly used on naval decks, is chosen for its elastic and waterproof properties, which allow it to absorb the wood’s thermal expansions, preventing cracks and deformations. The rubber layer is about 5 mm thick, designed to maintain optimal flexibility without compromising the overall rigidity of the... More
Product • By Edoardo Milesi & Archos • ORBITABLE
ORBITABLE
The low table on spheres was originally designed for my uncle Giorgio Milesi’s new home in Gorle, addressing a unique need for both functionality and style. The concept behind it was quite “technical”: a spacious coffee table placed between two sofas, envisioned to be perpetually covered with books, magazines, and newspapers, forming an inviting centerpiece.
The table is exceptionally sturdy and stable, yet remains easy to move across any surface, even thick, plush carpets. As the table becomes weighted down with books or other items, it glides even more effortlessly in any direction.
Its design relies on four large, hand-turned wooden spheres, each with a diameter of 28 cm, that rotate within custom-fitted holes in the... More