Techniques and Finishes

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With our respectful and consistent use of wood as a material we see the possibility of a dialogue with Mother Earth.

The main characteristics of our creations are the formal design of the objects and the specific design linked to our treatment of the material, using single blocks of wood or interlocking structures. In the former the action is that of “taking away” typical of the sculptor (who carves from the full block, finishing with the gouge; in the latter the method of “composition” is used to assemble the wood (or woods), creating interlocking structures.

Each of these exquisite techniques, fine-tuned over the years, is at the disposal of the client for interventions or bespoke items. The surface finishes allow us to shape the surface, giving the piece a specific external appearance and tactile feel. All our finishes are executed on the premises by hand, by our team of professionals.

Here we show you some details of our construction techniques, perfected by Giuseppe Rivadossi and used in our workshop.

Finishes

Taglio di sgorbia finger prints Finitura Habito — Taglio di sgorbia finger prints

Taglio di sgorbia embossed Finitura Habito — Taglio di sgorbia embossed

Scavo a sgorbia texture wind spirit Finitura Habito — Scavo a sgorbia texture wind spirit

Taglio di pialla Finitura Habito — Taglio di pialla

Scavo a sgorbia texture wave Finitura Habito — Scavo a sgorbia texture wave

Scavo a sgorbia texture water spirit Finitura Habito — Scavo a sgorbia texture water spirit

Scavo a sgorbia texture stone spirit Finitura Habito — Scavo a sgorbia texture stone spirit

Scavo a sgorbia texture sunrise Finitura Habito — Scavo a sgorbia texture sunrise

Scavo a sgorbia texture earth spirit Finitura Habito — Scavo a sgorbia texture earth spirit

Scavo a sgorbia texture cliff spirit Finitura Habito — Scavo a sgorbia texture cliff spirit

Scavo a sgorbia Finitura Habito — Scavo a sgorbia

Taglio di sgorbia texture campiture Finitura Habito — Taglio di sgorbia texture campiture

Tecniques

The block
Vertical grain

Carving from a block is a primordial technique that goes back to Stone Age tools. This near-instinctive technique has developed over the centuries, mainly among sculptors. We fashion our structures and cabinets by assembling the pieces following the direction of the grain, in order to obtain a single block which can be carved to make structures with various functions. From this new technique comes a new appearance and a new, primordial beauty.

Structural details and customised finishes make each piece a unique item.

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The Window

The Window technique derives from the interlocking method and addresses a more specific need: to give a structure stability when the wood used is particularly fibrous. The assembling of these small window-shaped elements, joined by a hidden core, gives body to efficient structures with a new image, their small recesses suggesting a safe and inhabited inner space.

Snap-fit or interlocking

The snap-fit technique allows us to go beyond the single piece of wood and build more complex structures. As the assembly method most in tune with the physiology of wood, this technique is used to create structures that are strong yet light. With this technique we showcase the uniqueness of wood.