collectible furniture

Meraki Daybed

Designed for the American Hardwood Council as part of the Seed to Seat project: www.seedtoseat.info

The Meraki Daybed, made using cork and American soft maple, is the result of a decision to create African furniture in combination with more modern geometric shapes. The shape and concept for the headrest derived from research based on the Senufo people of West Africa. The carving is a focal point, which emphasizes the importance of the handmade aesthetic, as opposed to only machine manufacturing. Cork is also used as an alternative to upholstery, where the emphasis is based on sustainability in combination with an unconventional material.

Materials:

Manufactured from Soft Maple and natural cork.

Dimensions:

2800mm L x 410mm H x 575mm W

*Photography by Justin Patrick

Lineage Cabinet

Lineage, meaning lineal decent from ancestor, ancestry or pedigree… is a large cork and steel cabinet weighing close to 600kg and dissects into three parts for easy installation. The one-off collectable piece finds its harmony in a historical narrative, whereby gables reference from Cape Dutch architecture, while the Cape Malay women painted on the aluminum doors speak of the Western Cape’s rich cultural heritage.

In Europe, they are heirloom pieces that can be viewed in museums; this cabinet represents that idea to create one such collectible piece fashioned in a way that it would present itself as an artwork in a grand entrance hall.

Materials:

Internal aluminum cabinet structure, with 6mm aluminum shelves, 4mm toughened black glass backing. 16mm Mild steel internal rib structure for strength and weight in the base. Solid machined 100% organic and sustainable dark cork, including hand-carved composite cork inlays and details. Hand-painted 6mm aluminum doors by Lionel Smit with custom machined aluminum hinges. The doors are sealed with a matte 2K automotive lacquer. The cabinet components are assembled with stainless steel and blackened mild steel fittings.

Edition:

1-Off

Dimensions:

3000mm H x 1900mm L x 700mm W

Premise Bench

"Lionel’s new body of work is an exploration of process, combining various techniques, which he experiments with in his studio. Challenging his ongoing fascination with the portrait, figure and identity."

Materials:

Electro galvanized and bent 5mm mild steel, with a high quality automotive paint finish. Hand painted by artist Lionel Smit and finished with durable automotive lacquer. The bench is assembled with polished stainless steel fittings.

Dimensions:

3010mm L x 400mm W x 446 H

Edition:

1-Off

*Photography by Justin Patrick

Ironwood Bench 1

The history of this beautiful Ironwood beam is unknown, but it is however estimated to be over 200 years old.
This particular beam was sourced from the iconic 17th century Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa.

Materials:

Carved and shaped by hand from a solid Ironwood beam, left natural with no additional sealants applied.
The bench is fitted with Wiid Design's signature tarnished brass legs, sealed with a clear wax to prevent oxidation.

Dimensions:

3000mm L x 260mm W x 450mm H

*Photography by Justin Patrick

Ironwood Bench 2

The history of this beautiful Ironwood beam is unknown, but it is however estimated to be over 200 years old.
This particular beam was sourced from the iconic 17th century Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa.

Materials:

Carved and shaped by hand from a solid Ironwood beam, finished with a dark brown timber wax/polish.
The bench is fitted with solid maple legs, designed and manufactured to form Wiid Design's signature leg shape.

Dimensions:

3180mm L x 260mm W x 450mm H

*Photography by Justin Patrick

Ironwood Bench 3

The history of this beautiful Ironwood beam is unknown, but it is however estimated to be over 200 years old.
This particular beam was sourced from the iconic 17th century Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa.

Materials:

Carved and shaped by hand from a solid Ironwood beam, finished with a traditional timber wax/polish.
The bench is fitted with Wiid Design's signature stainless steel legs, powder coated in a durable ferro-grade black.

Dimensions:

3180mm L x 280mm W x 450mm H

*Photography by Justin Patrick

Terrazzo & Cork Furniture Collection

The Terrazzo & Cork furniture collection is fabricated from Italian terrazzo and dark cork. The collection consists of a chair, coffee/side table and a tall table. All the products in this collection is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Materials:

Terrazzo, cork, aluminium and coated stainless steel.

Dimensions:

Chair: 577mm L x 470mm W x 450mm H (Height excludes the backrest) Table: 750mm H x 1200mm in diameter Coffee Table: 1215mm L x 670mm W x 470mm H

*Photography by Justin Patrick

Fauna and Flora

"Fauna and Flora" - This unique bench is fabricated from 5mm thick, elctro-galvanised mild steel. Prepped with automotive base coats and primer, painted by hand with acrylic and sealed with 2K clear automotive lacquer.

The legs are 5mm polished mild steel, brass plated with a unique acid finish and sealed with wax.

Dimensions:

L 3010mm x H 445mm x W 400mm

Designer:

Laurie Wiid van Heerden

Collaborator/Artist:

Gerick Terblanche

*Photography by Justin Patrick

Apparition Bench

“Apparition” is a limited edition bench, designed for Design Miami/Basel 2013.

The inspiration of this unique bench derives from the natural patina and aging process that happens with brass.
The patina creates an anomalous experience where the bench appears as something it is not.

Materials:

Copper, brass, mild steel and stainless steel.

Dimensions:

3010mm L X 400mm W x 445mm H

Edition of 3/20

*Photography by Rooiwolf

Chiaroscuro Bench

“Chiaroscuro” is a limited edition bench, designed for Design Miami/Basel 2013

“Chiaroscuro in art is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.
It is also a technical term used by artists and art historians for using contrasts of light to achieve a sense of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects such as the human body.

Materials:

Electro galvanized and bent 5mm mild steel, with a high quality automotive paint finish.
Hand sprayed with a unique fading effect, the bench is finished with durable automotive lacquer and assembled with polished stainless steel fittings.

Dimensions:

3010mm L X 400mm W x 445mm H

Edition of 3/10

*Photography by Rooiwolf

"Where we at" Graffiti Bench

SOLD at Design Days Dubai 2013

Materials:

Electro galvanized and bent 5mm mild steel, with a high quality automotive paint finish, legs are coated with Porsche 2K paint.
127HS Molotow graffiti markers sealed with a durable automotive lacquer and assembled with polished stainless steel fittings.

Dimensions:

3000mm L x 445mm H x 400mm W

*Photography by Henrique Wilding

Residues Bench

"The process started with Laurie who fabricated the 3m electro-galvanised steel bench top that was then transported to the artist. The colours and artwork were discussed, primer was applied and the much-anticipated transformation began... Once completed, the artwork was collected and covered with an automotive clear-coat lacquer. This was then finished and fitted with buffed stainless-steel fittings and rubber feet in Wiid's Woodstock Studio where the striking collaboration was finally unveiled."

Materials:

Electro galvanized and bent 5mm mild steel, with a high quality automotive paint finish.
Hand painted by Lionel Smit and finished with durable automotive lacquer.
The bench is assembled with polished stainless steel fittings.

Dimensions:

3010mm L X 400mm W x 445mm H

Untitled (after W.B)

This piece is based on the techniques I learnt through working for the artist Wim Botha. This is the first bench I have manufactured, where I focused on creating a product that presents the love I have for his work and also the passion I have for working with timber. I've had the privilege of assisting Wim during the past 3 and a half years and I'm inspired by him and his body of work. The construction techniques employed in the creation of this bench have been developed and tailored over years, I wanted to represent this within this particular piece.

Each timber component is hand machined and fitted with careful consideration to present the "energy" or "movement" of the piece. The main source starts with intricate timber joints which creates a cluster of sharp bevelled angles. This cluster or source (origin), starts to breakdown into lines and facets, spreading through the length of the bench.

Meeting the end of the piece, the angles are aligned and placed accordingly to form a controlled point, bringing the piece to completion.

The bench is fabricated from a 3m long, 5mm thick electo-galvanised mild steel top, 4.5mm stainless steel legs with a durable ferro-grade black powder coat, custom black patina stainless steel fittings, with in-house manufactured custom cladded timber elements and finally finished in a durable satin clear lacquer.

Edition:

one-of-a-kind: 1/1

"Tattooed-sleeve" by Wiid Design & Ceramic Matters

"Tattooed-sleeve" " This unique bench is fabricated from 5mm thick, electro-galvanised mild steel. Prepped with automotive base coats and primer, hand drawn with 127HS Molotow graffiti markers and sealed with 2K clear automotive lacquer.
The legs are 4.5mm stainless steel finished with a durable ferro-grade black powder coat

Dimensions:
3010mm L x 400mm W x 445mm H

Designer:

Laurie Wiid van Heerden

Collaborator/Artist:

Anthony Harris from Ceramic Matters

*Photography by Justin Patrick

Untitled Copper & Steel Bench

Custom designed and fabricated 3m steel bench, electro galvanized and bent 5mm steel.
Finished by hand with a unique patina and sealed with wax.

The legs consist of 5mm bent steel, buffed and copper plated, finished and sealed with a natural wax.

All components are assembled with polished stainless steel fittings.

Dimensions:

3010mm L X 400mm W x 445mm H

Edition no.10/20

Wiid & Lionel Smit Collaboration Bench

"The process started with Laurie who fabricated the 3m electro-galvanised steel bench top that was then transported to the artist. The colours and artwork were discussed, primer was applied and the much-anticipated transformation began... Once completed, the artwork was collected and covered with an automotive clear-coat lacquer. This was then finished and fitted with buffed stainless-steel fittings and rubber feet in Wiid's Woodstock Studio where the striking collaboration was finally unveiled."

http://www.visi.co.za/content/article/2511/benchmark-design

Materials:

Electro galvanized and bent 5mm mild steel, with a high quality automotive paint finish.
Hand painted by Lionel Smit and finished with durable automotive lacquer.
The bench is assembled with polished stainless steel fittings.

Dimensions:

3010mmL X 400mmW x 445H

Ashen series bench

"Lionel’s new body of work is an exploration of process, combining various techniques, which he experiments within his studio. Challenging his ongoing fascination with the portrait, figure and identity."

Materials:

Electro galvanized and bent 5mm mild steel, with a high quality automotive paint finish.
Hand painted by Lionel Smit and finished with durable automotive lacquer.
The bench is assembled with polished stainless steel fittings.

Dimensions:

2500mm L x 400mm W x 446mm H

Edition:

1-Off

*Photography by Justin Patrick

Spektrum Furniture Collection

Spektrum is a collection of furniture and objects fabricated from unique laminated glass and painted cork. The products are experimental pieces whereby my studio played with various paint techniques and pigments to emphasise the unique textures of cork in combination with the smooth/contemporary surface of glass. The cork therefore evolves into a "new material" whereby the textures and details are highlighted by layers of special pigmented paint. The glass contains a unique laminated film that creates a multicoloured surface whereby the blending of colours and reflection of light changes at various angles when viewed.

Materials:

Laminated glass, cork, acrylic paint, mild steel and stainless steel.

Dimensions:

Chair: 450mm H (excluding backrest)
Table: 750mm H x 1000mm in diameter

*Photography by Justin Patrick

"Curiosity 1" bench

Collaborator/Artist:

Anthony Harris from Ceramic Matters

Materials:

These unique short benches are fabricated from 5mm thick, electro-galvanised mild steel.

Prepped with automotive base coats and primer, hand drawn with graffiti markers and sealed with 2K clear automotive lacquer.

The legs are 4.5mm stainless steel finished with a durable ferro-grade black powder coat

Dimensions:

450mm L x 285mm W x 460mm H

Designer:

Laurie Wiid van Heerden

*Photography by Justin Patrick