Wood is an extraordinary material, which exist in nature in many different varieities. LIGNIS objects live from the most precious and sought-after wood species, coloured or used naturally, each with its own unique characteristics.
Each LIGNIS product is 100% made in Italy and is the result of the work of expert hands who dedicate time and passion to choose, cut and assembly natural materials by hand. The artisan that performs a LIGNIS product transfers to the object a part of himself, giving a sense of creativity and humanity to his own work. For this reason, choosing LIGNIS means to donate to our indoor environments a unique product, never equal to any other one, made by authentic people for authentic people.
NATURAL MATERIALS, DESIGN AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
LIGNIS is a history of deep passion for wood, a cozy and living material. LIGNIS reinvents in a creative way the classic wooden inlay through design objects made of natural materials, beautiful and rare wood species. Playing with veins, knots, spots, we want our products to enhance the materials in their natural characteristics furnishing the rooms in a cozy, but always modern way. That is the reason why we believe in the value of craftsmanship, in attention to details, in the wisdom that passes through the use of hands over time.
CRAFTSMANSHIP X ARTISTRY – ANTIQUE INLAY TECHNIQUE
WOOD INLAY TECHNIQUE
Step 1
0.6 mm thin veneers are chosen one by one basing on the grain characteristics and on the most suitable colors for every single product.
Step 2
With the precision of the laser cut the pieces of wood are cut out.
Step 3
The pieces of wood are joined together by hand, like a puzzle, respecting the sense of the wood grain.
Step 4
A back support is applied on the inlayed composition before it is pressed with a heating method.
Step 5
The surface is refined, polished and brushed by hand.
Step 6
A 3-coat paint is used for a natural, matt finish.
CRAFTSMANSHIP X ARTISTRY – STUCCO TECHNIQUE
Every single line of Leaves,
Skeleton and Marrakech is handcrafted by the particular stucco technique,
preciously embroidering a light and sinuous weave on the wood.
WOOD STUCCO TECHNIQUE
Step 1
0.6 mm thin veneers are chosen one by one basing on the grain characteristics and on the most suitable colors for every single product.
Step 2
The color of the plaster is created specifically for every single product, in order to obtain the best combination with the color of wood.
Step 3
3 coats of plaster are layed. Polishing and finishing touch of the surface by hand.
