SELENE BLUE - Fossil Oak

About the Item

Furniture made of fossilized wood from oaks that accidentally fell thousands of years ago and were preserved hidden underground until the time of our discovery. Carbon-14 results confirm that the plants we use to make our works fell between 2,000 and 8,000 years ago. The SELĒNĒ's door and interior drawer fronts are hand-painted with the egg tempera technique from the early Renaissance, which uses egg yolks, casein or gum arabic, and natural powdered pigments expertly blended. It must be done by skilled hands, taking as much time as necessary for the brush strokes to dry, preparing small amounts of color from time to time. Egg tempera is one of the oldest and most effective methods of preparing colors for painting, the technique of which has been handed down to us from the "Book of Art" by the painter and writer Cennino Cennini (1370-1440) The central disk is made of solid fossil oak. A soft LED light on the back gently illuminates the door painting and creates the effect of a lunar eclipse. Oil finish with water-based beeswax that does not alter the original color of the wood. The material rich in history, craftsmanship and precious details make this storage unit an impeccable piece of furniture in appearance and adaptable to any environment. Each piece of furniture is unique, made with care and precision craftsmanship. We search for what nature has preserved for thousands of years to give it a new life, without cutting down new trees.

Dimensions:

Height: 62.21 in (158 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Bog Wood,Hardwood,Paint,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Woodwork

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

2010-

Date of Manufacture:

2023

Production Type:

New & Custom(Limited Edition)