Woodworking

Linear
The sheet of wood is cut to be entirely used. This is the easiest working and it enhances the natural beauty of the wood.

Quarter sawing
The artisan carefully chooses the sheet of wood and divides it into four equal parts, all with a particular flaming that creates a symmetrical design. By sewing the pieces of wood, wonderful symmetries and geometries are given life, revealing the real character of the piece of furniture.

Crotch figure working
Thanks to the walnut crotch, the refined pieces of furniture created by Smania appear remarkably precious, as works of art. The sheets of wood employed come from the section of the tree in which the same divides in branches, producing designs that recall the traits of a feather. The experienced and creative ebonist knows exactly where to cut the sheets and how to sew them perfectly, creating a symmetrical and harmonious pattern.

Finishes

Rosewood is a dark and smooth wood originating in Brazil, it is easy to work. The available finishes include: opaque, polished, tobacco opaque and tobacco polished rosewood.

Grey ash is a light coloured wood with darker grains, easy to work. It can be found in Europe, Northern Africa and Western Asia.

Eucalyptus is a very resistant wood that was originally born and grown in Australia. Its medium texture and criss-cross grain create undulations of varying sheen and luminosity.

Ebony is a wood from sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Proverbially hard and dark, it is characterized by a very fine grain and light-dark streaks that distinguish it and make it extremely elegant.

Ash wood is hard and robust but at the same time elastic and flexible. Its numerous and subtle veins are enhanced by a painting in unprecedented colours.

The lacquers, polished or matt, allow you to create furniture with modern and soft colors as well as dark and elegant.