‘q-ubes collection’ by rolf sachs for linley collaboration all images courtesy of mark reeves

UK-based rolf sachs has teamed up with linley collaborations to create a series of unique traditionally crafted pieces of cabinetry. presented as part of the 2012 london design festival, sachs has conceived ‘q-ubes’ and ‘stack-ed desk’, two designs that apply a playful and unconventional approach to furniture.

london design festival: rolf sachs for linley collaborations ‘q-ubes collection’ detail

influenced by the idea of buliding blocks where individual elements can be curated in a personal and free manner with infinite configurations, ‘q-ubes’ demonstrates the ability for systems to result in practical, individual stand-alone pieces that have room to grow and change over time.

london design festival: rolf sachs for linley collaborations ‘q-ubes collection’ detail

london design festival: rolf sachs for linley collaborations ‘stack-ed’ desk full view image courtesy of the artist

‘stack-ed’ reflects on the aesthetic composition of storing and drying freshly cut timber. constructed from layered panels of untreated solid wood, the design features no nails or screws. a deconstruction of the creation frees the object from the constraints of a more conventional piece of furniture. the individualism of the drawers, where fabrics, materials and functions are used in surprising ways, heightens the curiosity and interaction with the user.

london design festival: rolf sachs for linley collaborations drawer detail image courtesy of the artist

london design festival: rolf sachs for linley collaborations glass drawer detail image courtesy of the artist

rolf sachs + linley furniture collaboration video courtesy of tomboy films