Buffet van coromandelhout 1910

This buffet van coromandelhout—a buffet made from Coromandel wood—was conceived by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet. I'm thinking about the labour involved, the patience and the precision of the work, and the intense physicality, and how the artist would work the wood and the material quality of the timber. The vertical panels—running along the doors—create a sense of depth, shadow, and visual rhythm. I can imagine the artist and designer thinking about the relationship between the material and the surface. I'm curious about the artist's choice of wood, the dark and tactile surface texture and how it relates to the overall design. It reminds me of work from other designers interested in the relationship between art and craft. Artists are always in conversation, building upon each other's ideas, sharing techniques, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Ultimately, art is about asking questions, embracing ambiguity, and creating space for multiple interpretations.