Multifunctional design for modern living spaces
The Monolith is a small piece of furniture designed as a multifunctional element for any urban space. It can be used as a step stool, a low table, or a side table. The design is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, with its solid pillars and imposing yet elegant presence.
The unique wood-joining technique highlights the beauty of solid wood and its natural grain, giving Monolith a strong foundation.
It is solid, sturdy, and made to last for generations.The Monolith is reduced to its essential form and purpose.
A Natural Material
The variations of ash
Wood is a natural material, and its appearance is shaped by the way the timber is cut from the log. Different cutting methods reveal different parts of the tree’s structure, creating natural variations in grain pattern, texture and colour. Depending on the cut, the wood can display more pronounced and expressive grain patterns or a calmer, more linear appearance.
These variations are a natural characteristic of solid wood. They are not defects or inconsistencies, but a reflection of the tree’s individual growth and the way the material is processed.
The examples shown here illustrate how differences in the wood’s cut, structure and surface treatment influence its final appearance. At Form & Refine, we embrace these natural variations as an essential part of the material’s character.
”I wanted to emphasise the weight and solidity of the wood through its robust dimensions, creating a slow and calm expression. A piece of furniture intended to embody a sense of permanence and stillness.
– Jonas Herman, Herman Studio














