This incredibly special piece of furniture was made by Jed Walker with guidance and design by Konk Furniture. The Bristol based team designed the bespoke cabinet as Jed’s submission to the Young Furniture Makers Awards. Konk are a multidisciplinary design studio and workshop producing bespoke pieces of furniture for both commercial and residential clients. With a background in architecture, these designers are masters of form and material and we love their attention to detail and obvious passion for making.
Complex, interesting and incredibly eye catching, this bespoke piece, named the ‘Malka Cabinet’, is a perfect example of the design skills and craftmanship that the team at Konk Furniture apply to each of their hand crafted pieces.
On the intricate construction –
“The cabinet itself is mitred from grain-matched black American walnut boards and 'hung' on a structure of walnut dowels that protrude through the sides of the carcass. The detailing is emphasised by CNC made 'cones' that house the dowels and pegs. In fact, pegs are used throughout to connect elements together - the only screws used are in the hinges for the doors.”
The door fronts are made using Welsh Mountain Solidwool. The flat sheet material has been laminated onto veneered walnut boards for added depth and structure and lipped with solid walnut. The warm tone of the Welsh Mountain fleece with its natural dark brown flecks sit beautifully with the rich hues of the wood; a pleasing marriage of materials.
Jed’s extraordinary creation was ‘Highly Commended’ by the judges at the Young Furniture Makers Awards. What is so wonderful to see is how engaged young designers are with their material choices and their commitment to craftsmanship and ‘out of the box’ thinking. The Walka Cabinet proves that sustainable materials can not only be used in many ways, but also that there is a deserving place for them in high end design.
Read more about Konk on their website and follow their journey through their Instagram page.
Discover Solidwool Sheet Material here.
Design: Konk
Photography: Konk
Maker: Jed Walker