Look of the Moment

Rough-Hewn Furniture That’s Rooted in Nature

June 11, 2026

We’re falling for furniture that goes with the grain, handcrafted from wood in its most natural state—knots, burls, and cracks included. Without the distraction of color or finish, form comes to the fore, and the inherent beauty of the material shines. Monolithic, primal shapes reveal pieces rooted in the forest, bringing reassuring heft and (literal) down-to-earth appeal.

IN THE ROUND

Mauritius Round Monobloc Cedar Coffee Table by C.R. & S.Riva 1920, $2,590, casadesigngroup.com

PINE AWAY

Sculptural Pine Plinth by Rose Uniacke, £5,760, roseuniacke.com

HOLE IN THE WALL

Carved Credenza by Giancarlo Valle,
price upon request, valledevalle.com

ON THE DOT

McNally Stool #1 by Barni Goudi,
price upon request, barnigoudi.com

CHOPPING BLOCK

Socle Side Table 63 by NONO,
$5,300, joelescalona.com

Trunk Show

Of Cuts Bench by Gareth Neal,
price upon request, garethneal.co.uk

LINE ITEM

Douglas Fir Cabinet by Rose Uniacke, £17,520, roseuniacke.com

SQUARED OFF

Sturdy Chair II by Charlotte Taylor for Garcé Dimofski, €5,400, garce-dimofski.com

ARC OF HISTORY

Développé Screen by Colin King for The Future Perfect, from $11,110, thefutureperfect.com

UNVARNISHED TRUTH

Trunk Bench by Kalon Studios,
from $1,295, kalonstudios.com

RIPPLE EFFECT

Nenrin Stool by Time & Style,
from $730, thefutureperfect.com

MAKE THE CUT

Elementary Table by Vince Skelly, $26,000, tiwa-select.com

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