Woak has unveiled its latest vision of the living area, presenting new products and solutions that highlight the expressive potential of solid wood while balancing form and material. The Italian brand continues its research into furniture that connects craftsmanship with contemporary design, inviting designers from across Europe to interpret wood as a living, tactile medium. The result is a series of pieces that are sculptural yet functional, bringing architectural clarity and organic softness into domestic environments.
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Among the new arrivals is Lepida by Constance Guisset, a collection of chairs and armchairs that take on an almost primordial presence. Their forms, carved in solid wood, seem to evolve into inviting silhouettes that resemble sculptures as much as seating. The defining element of the design is the backrest, created with two wooden elements that draw close without touching, echoing the shoulder blades of an exoskeleton. The two pieces meet at a single delicate point, a detail that recalls the precision of high-fashion tailoring. Lepida embodies Guisset’s poetic approach to form, transforming an everyday object into something that feels both organic and refined.
Matteo Zorzenoni contributes the Cairn table, inspired by the Zen practice of balancing stones. The table reflects this equilibrium through its two robust wooden legs and expansive solid wood top. Surfaces are rounded and smoothed as if shaped by flowing water, creating a tactile presence that is as gentle as it is monumental. Cairn becomes a centerpiece not only for dining but also for the quiet rituals of gathering.
Andrea Steidl, of /àr-o/ studio, expands his Blok collection for Woak with a new bookcase that carries the same architectural power as its name suggests. Referencing the massive residential “blokovi” neighborhoods of Belgrade, the design emphasizes pure forms and a strong graphic quality. Cylindrical uprights and horizontal wooden boards create a modular structure that can adapt to different domestic contexts. While the design is rigorous, the wood surfaces introduce expressive textures that make each piece unique.
Francesco Faccin looks back to Tyrolean and South Tyrolean traditions with the Nervosa chair. Rooted in vernacular typologies, the design reinterprets their structural principles through CNC technology, producing a contemporary chair made entirely of solid wood. The seat functions as the unifying element, with variants available in natural or aniline-treated finishes that preserve the visibility of the grain. Nervosa exemplifies how tradition can inform modern production without losing its tactile essence.
Zaven, the Venetian design duo, contributes the Snoop collection. A structural beam defines the design language across a table, bench, and stool, all made of wood and conceived for flexibility. Their versatility allows them to move easily between public spaces and private homes, maintaining the balance of utility and character.
Finally, Zoran Jedrejčić presents the Bled collection of chairs and stools. Light in line and compact in dimension, the designs convey both stability and flexibility, reflecting Woak’s multifaceted DNA. With slightly softened corners and available in walnut or oak across five finishes, Bled can be customized with upholstered seats in fabric or leather. The pieces extend the armchair Jedrejčić previously designed for Woak, offering a cohesive family of seating that adapts to varied interiors.
Together, these projects reaffirm Woak’s commitment to evolving the living area as a place where design, craftsmanship, and cultural references converge. By inviting designers to experiment with solid wood in new ways, the brand demonstrates how material honesty and sculptural form can coexist, creating environments that feel at once grounded and expressive.
