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and craftsmanship in a virtuous dialogue between man and nature .
Nguyen uses oak wood for a structural solution that pays homage to typical Vietnamese stilt houses , then combines it with steel , giving the collection a unique cultural identity .
“ The metal completes the construction , playing an essential role in stabilizing the structure while lightening the silhouette ,” says Toan Nguyen . “ As much as the wood is generous and round , so the metal is its exact opposite .”
The Stilt bed , entirely upholstered in handcrafted fabric or leather , is characterized by a sinuous and thin line that expresses its warm and welcoming nature . The tailoring of the finishes emerges in the structural and decorative steel elements , which give the bed an elegant and refined look on all four sides , making it the absolute centerpiece of the bedroom , even in the middle of the room .
The Stilt collection includes a sofa module , an armchair with a footrest , a chaise lounge , a series of tables , and a bed . The structure of the sofa and armchair features cushions that delicately rest on a curved wooden base covered in handcrafted leather or fabric . The chaise lounge draws on the construction know-how of the seats , reworked with a new modifiable comfort through the movement of the rocking element and welcoming base support .
The Stilt table series is available in different configurations , high and low versions , with tabletops of various sizes - round , square , or rectangular - providing greater versatility and functionality . districteight . com | toan-nguyen . com
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