“Pure mathematical shapes are universal forms beyond human control. It is the language of nature. That is what I find so interesting when I use these forms in my designs.“
The geometry of the table is inspired by a Leonardo da Vinchi Polyhedra model, as appeared in the Divina Proportione by Luca Pacioli (1509, Venice). Pure mathematical shapes are universal forms beyond human control. It is the language of nature. That is what Fenhann find so interesting when he uses these forms in his designs. The beauty of these perfect shapes fits so well with perfect craftsmanship. The work of hand and machines are united to obtain what it is all about – absolute precision.
The sculptural KUBO tables may be combined in various ways to form bigger structures, or they can work separately as small side tables. KUBO is a brilliant example of Scandinavian design, as it occupies space like a sculpture while remaining perfectly functional.
KUBO was presented at the ”Branching out » exhibition at Design Museum Denmark in Copenhagen – 2007
Kubo
2007
Santos Rosewood, glass
43 x 43 x 43 cm
Limited editions of 16 tables in various woods
Handmade by the artist
Kubo
2007
Santos Rosewood, glass
43 x 43 x 43 cm
Limited editions of 16 tables in various woods
Handmade by the artist
Kubo
2007
Santos Rosewood, glass
43 x 43 x 43 cm
Limited editions of 16 tables in various woods
Handmade by the artist
Kubo
2007
Santos Rosewood, glass
43 x 43 x 43 cm
Limited editions of 16 tables in various woods
Handmade by the artist
Kubo
2007
Santos Rosewood, glass
43 x 43 x 43 cm
Limited editions of 16 tables in various woods
Handmade by the artist
Creating designs with an equal focus on sculptural and functional qualities, Rasmus Fenhann’s works are made in carefully selected natural materials, especially wood. He is considered as one of the most important Scandinavian designers today in the field of handmade art design. His working processes combines traditional, sometimes near-forgotten craft techniques with advanced high-tech procedures, including computer-based sketching and visualization. His painstakingly precise treatment of wood sur faces, ending up in a velvet-like, soft finish and with invisible joints, is the result of an extraordinary effort, which is both mental and physical. It is exquisite craftsmanship, close to the obsessive. In the words of the artist, “It has to do with being able to zoom in, infinitely… There mustn’t be any flaws, not even the tiniest, in the delicate woodwork. Time is key, and infinite repetition is expected until a level of breathtaking per fection is reached.”
Rasmus Fenhann has a double education from the Danish Royal Academy of Ar t and Design, Furniture Depar tment 1997-2003, and as a Cabinetmaker 1991-1996. He has frequently exhibited in Japan, Europe and in the United States, and his works are part of impor tant private and public collections including the permanent collection of the Designmuseum Danmark, Copenhagen, Denmark. Rasmus Fenhann has received several Prizes and awards such as the Danish Arts and Crafts Silver Medal, 2004; the Finn Juhl Prize, 2016 and most recently, the Inga & Ejvind Kold Christensen Prize in 2022.
