Book-matching: the stunning woodwork technique perfect for classic, luxury furniture
Owning a piece of classic, luxury furniture by Smania is like having a collector’s item in your house. Smania’s team of craftsmen put all their passion and artistry into their creations, using the finest materials and some of Italy’s most historic traditional techniques. One such technique is book-matching, a term which originally referred to the way family crests in medieval times were divided into four parts – and was later applied to woodworking. The unique nature of the piece lies in the ability of the artisan to separate the stunning natural markings found in wood and combine these to create a spectacular design made up of four different parts. The technique can be used to create designs that experiment with symmetry and geometry, making for some truly exclusive classic, luxury furniture.
An evergreen star of the worlds of art and furniture, wood has always been popular on account of its natural beauty and texturing. These characteristics provide craftspeople with the perfect platform upon which to showcase their creative genius. In order to create impeccable book-matching, Smania uses only the finest varieties of wood for its furniture: from the intense brown tones of African wenge to the dark veining and deep colour of Canaletto walnut, the chestnut background and blackish streaks of rosewood and even the lighter shades of grey ash.
The natural colour contrasts of veining create unique designs which the technique of book-matching can take to the next level, with Smania’s team of craftspeople uses to produce classic, luxury furniture which brings personality to any room of the house. Among the best examples of Smania’s excellence in the field of woodworking are the elegant Harrys bar, the magnetic texture of Nestor and the seductive beauty of the Victory sideboard, all of which are the perfect way to make the living room special. The Prisca sideboard and side Domino tables are just as spectacular, with the fluid designs of the veining making for modern pieces of furniture brimming with character.
