I believe the true essence of a home is held in its furniture. Furniture has the power to make or break a home, set the mood and tone of a space, and capture and express the soul of that particular house. A great furniture design not only feels like a piece of art but also touches your heart. Once you settle on to it, or place your favorite book upon it, or simply brush past it, you need to instantly feel “Ah, I’m home!” This collection of beautiful and intricate furniture designs with hidden details aspire to do exactly that! Designed with extreme attention to detail, overflowing with love and care, and not only aesthetically but functionally pleasing, these furniture designs will be an invaluable addition to your living space, making you feel truly at home.
1. Herringbone Dresser
Designed by Raphael (@madebyraphael), this gorgeous mid-century dresser features an exquisite herringbone pattern. In fact, the intricate pattern was handcrafted. Painted in an interesting ‘Green Smoke’ color, the dresser manages to be elegant, minimal, and functional. It’s the best of all worlds!
2. The Billow Desk
Designed by Casey Johnson Studio, the Billow Desk is a majestic wooden desk. Its most intriguing detail would be the shelving space, below the tabletop, which is billowed out from the front. It’s a storage unit that instantly calls for attention, and is at a distinction from the usual storage designs.
3. Oak Boudoir Table
Designed by Mockinbird Studio, this oak boudoir table was inspired by Scandinavian design, which is reflected in its solid, firm, yet aesthetic form. The minimal boudoir features three birch plywood drawers, which are supported by sturdy legs, that almost look like the alphabet ‘A’! The handcrafted piece is the perfect culmination of aesthetics, functionality, and durability.
4. Debra Credenza
Designed by Kate Duncan, the Debra Credenza is crafted from black walnut wood, and put together using traditional joinery. The sturdy furniture piece is a luxurious version of the conventional credenzas we usually see. I love how a smaller drawer is seamlessly fitted within the larger drawer! It’s a unique detail that adds manifolds to an otherwise minimal and simple design.
5. Agulha Dining Table
Designed by Plataforma4, the Agulha dining table is inspired by the detailed process of sewing. The table itself features numerous little details. The legs of the table are intricately connected, bringing to mind the visual of threading a needle!
6. The & Chair
The unique curved wooden detail in the chair is probably its most important feature, and also the most interesting one. The curved form supports the multifunctionality of the design, and also adds an also poetic form to it. At first glance, the & Chair may look like a simple wooden furniture design, which it is, but it’s also much more. It manages to packs a punch of functionality with its homely and minimal form, while also harmoniously merging with the rest of your living space.
7. The Gallery Table
Designed by Patryk Koca, the Gallery Table displays 4.8m of unparalleled craftsmanship. The unique wooden piece was inspired by maritime construction! Almost resembling a ship, the versatile and long table is perfect for intimate gatherings.
8. The Cloth Coffee Table
Designed by João Teixeira, the Cloth coffee table finds balance in Scandinavian and Japanese design elements for a bold and elegant look. Characterized by its curved bookstand that works as the table’s centerpiece, the Cloth coffee table’s curvy personality is echoed throughout its build.
9. Record Cabinet
Designed by Nick Pedullá, this beautiful record cabinet was crafted from Tasmanian Blackwood from Britton Timbers. An exquisite tambour door and brass grills give the cabinet a unique and eye-catching aesthetic!
10. staxxiom’s Furniture
Although their motto is “No tools, no hassle”, the most defining characteristic of staxxiom’s furniture is that it’s so visually simple, you don’t even need a manual. With laser-cut pieces of wood that simply interlock to create your design, staxxiom is building on IKEA’s DIY culture by making their furniture more efficient, more eco-friendly, and as simplified as possible. That last part works in staxxiom’s favor too, because the simplified design gives their furniture a unified, wonderfully minimal aesthetic