sebastian errazuriz: porcupine cabinet

slats open and close to create an interactive cabinet images courtesy of sebastian errazuriz

‘porcupine cabinet’ by new york-based designer sebastian errazuriz features independently controlled slats that can be positioned to resemble the animals covered in quills.

the handmade cabinet, constructed out of sculptural painted wood slats, will be produced as limited run of twelve pieces. individually crafted slats that cover the sides, doors, front and back, all expand and become ‘flexible’ to accommodate and create many different configurations – from simplistic to extreme.

the frame is designed to house each controlled piece while maintaining an clean aesthetic on both the interior and exterior of the cabinet. glass shelves float inside to retain an open sight line and are the only material to contrast the black painted wood used for the rest of the cabinet.

‘porcupine cabinet’ was exhibited during design miami 2010.

the design allows for a constantly changing piece

a detail of the hand crafted slats

the cabinet with all components closed

an open door

the top and sides partially open

all components open revealing the glass shelves inside

designer sebastian errazuriz at work constructing the frame

the frame before slats are attached

process sketch of the concept in its early stages

a sketch illustrates some of the details

technical drawings show the cabinet fully open and closed