Ragusa Frame, a Finely Geometrically Woodcarved Frame in Oak by Tomaz Viana

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Ragusa Frame, a Finely Geometrically Woodcarved Frame in Oak by Tomaz Viana

About the Item

This carefully handcrafted and hand carved wooden mirror frame, designed and made by Tomaz Viana consists of a very angular wood carved repetitive pattern profile and made from a very expressive grained Iberian oak with several knots. It frames a 4mm mirror and a 6mm plywood board gives it the structure in the back. The wood carved profile was first spotted on a very old window stone masonry frame on the medieval town of Dubrovnik, hence the name, and was adapted with an extra geometrical appearance to be used as a frame. It can be hanged on a wall by using the two fixtures installed on the vertical profiles as showed on the detail picture. The whole piece is structured by a fine and intricate hidden system of joints and classical woodworking techniques were applied. Made from solid French oak. Finished without sandpaper or modern technologies, instead, the surface is smoothed with a hand plane and other cutting blade tools, the original techniques used in the 18th century. This methods require years of expertise, knowledge of the material and handling of tools, from it, the surfaces acquire a special patina and since the whole piece of furniture is wood carved, the cut wooden fibres transmit to the sight and touch a sense of poetic and soft primitiveness. The expression of the hand. Also from the classic cabinet making techniques knowledge are the joints and construction systems applied, creating a solid and durable item to last generations and be an antique of the future. European hardwoods expand and contract depending with the relative humidity of the air and gaps or pressure between parts can be felt with its variations, as a natural characteristic of the wood, knots and cracks can be assumed with the knowledge that the structure of the piece is never compromised. Wood type and size can be changed according to request or availability. Variations and proposals for a new design by Tomaz Viana are very welcome. The above price refers to four linear meters of the profile and it will change proportionally, according to a requested size.

Dimensions:
Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
Style:
Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Mirror,Oak,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Oiled,Woodwork
Place of Origin:
Portugal
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2022
Production Type:
New & Custom(One of a Kind)
Estimated Production Time:
23-24 weeks
Condition:
Seller Location:
Cascais, PT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7820231702952