17/02/2012 - Founded in 2006, Mater is a copenhagen-based company with a strong vision to create timeless and beautiful design based on an ethical business strategy. mater combines exclusive high end home accessories with working methods that support people, local craft traditions and the environment. At Milan design week with 2 big news:
High stool sirka grey stain
design: space by signe bindslev henriksen & peter bundgaard rützou /dk
material: sirka grey stained oak with black leather seat
origin: handmade in jaipur, india
The high stool for occasional use, handcrafted in sirka grey stained oak with a black leather seat.
these pieces are produced in a small indian carpentry in the jaipur province, india.
bowl table sirka black stain
bowl table sirka grey stain
design: ayush kasliwal /india
material: sustainably harvested natural mango wood with steel legs
origin: handmade in jaipur, india
color: black stain
or sirka grey stain
An adaptation of traditional wooden laquer trays, this alien looking table is multifunctional and comes in a knock down form. the legs detach for ease of transport, reducing the cost and the energy spent on transporting material from various parts of the world, and additionally, allow the table to be used as a bowl or a tray as well. The idea is inspired by objects that are simple and had multiple applications, and yet were not burdens on the planet. The shape of the mango table is derived from traditional kneading bowls that used to be lacquered in bright red, and were found extensively across south of India.
The mango table has a top made from the wood of a fruit tree. it is grown and tended for, and once the productive life of the tree is over, it is cut down and another one is planted. incidentally, mango, as a fruit is widely consumed across the country hence the wood is plentiful.
It is turned manually on the lathe, showcasing the skill of the `kharaadi’ or the wood turning community, thereby supporting local skills. the legs are made of mild steel, machined out of rods. The finishing is done with lead free water based PU lacquers, thereby respecting the local environment.