‘marbelous wood’ by pernille snedker hansen for danish crafts collection image © designboom

copenhagen designer pernille snedker hansen of snedkerstudio is using an old and almost forgotten technique of marbling, which here interacts with the scandinavian tradition of pine wood surface treatments to create an unusual, slightly psychedelic effect. the marbling patterns are the result of color freely floated on either plain water or a viscous solution and then carefully transferred to the absorbent wood surface.

designboom spotted ‘marbelous wood’ at the danish crafts collection booth in the ‘NOW! design a vivre’ exhibition at the fall edition of maison et objet 2011.

pernille snedker hansen: marbelous wood - 2 ‘marbelous wood’ by pernille snedker hansen image © designboom

the pattern reflects the growth ring patterns in the natural wood.

pernille snedker hansen: marbelous wood - 3 image © designboomthe wooden planks are made one by one, and thus each floor board acquires a unique pattern of colored stripes.

pernille snedker hansen: marbelous wood - 4 studies of marble patterns (on paper) image courtesy snedker studio

pernille snedker hansen: marbelous wood - 5 studies of marble patterns (on paper) image courtesy snedker studio

pernille snedker hansen: marbelous wood - 6

pernille snedker hansen: marbelous wood - 7 images courtesy snedker studio

the marbelous wood collection  has been created to vitalize a simple pinewood floor and turn it into a powerful visual experience. it was nominated for the biennale prize at the danish biennale for crafts and design 2011, on show in kolding from may 7 to october 30, 2011.

video courtesy snedker studio

— the fall installment of the bi-annual trade show maison et objet serves as the perfect place to pick up a good dose of product news. for everybody interested in interior design, maison et objet is a huge collection of innovation and talent – all in one place.

maison & objet paris nord,  parc des expositions (villepinte exhibition centre) september 09-13, 2011