Case Cross Sideboard
CROSS SIDEBOARD
CROSS SIDEBOARD
Designed by Matthew Hilton
Built with solid wood legs, handles and veneered body, the ideal piece for dining and living rooms. The simple lines of the Cross Sideboard by Matthew Hilton are distinctively modern..
The functional design by Matthew Hilton is sturdy, handsome and has a solid base frame and legs, while its body is made of veneered oak or walnut.
The sideboard is configured with three drawers on the left side and two doors on the right. The top drawer is slightly slimmer than the ones below, making it ideal for cutlery.
All the sideboards handles are made of rectangular solid wood. This is a relatively high sideboard that appears to almost glide on its distinctively angled legs. It is a robust piece, ideal for dining and living areas.
DESIGNER
DAVID IRWIN
Matthew Hilton believes in creating furniture that people live with, and his inspiration often comes from long-established furniture forms.
“All of my pieces are loaded with meaning and memory and are very personal to me,” says the British designer.
From an early age, Hilton was interested in painting, sculpture and architecture, and yet the notion of being a designer didn’t occur to him until it was suggested by a tutor at Portsmouth College of Art.
The idea suited Hilton, who enrolled in the renowned Furniture and Design course at England’s Kingston Polytechnic. After graduation he worked as an industrial designer and model maker until 1984 when he set up his own design studio and workshop.
Two years later he launched a series of shelves at the Milan Furniture Fair, and in 1991 he designed the Balzac Armchair, which was first received with circumspect curiosity but then quickly embraced as a modern classic.
Matthew Hilton doesn't believe in design movements, and he really doesn't like the concept of design as a fashion. Rather, he thinks the design process is part of the evolution of any object through history.
Designing with the end user in mind, and whether that means a household of ten or one, he takes pleasure in finding the fluid, easily adaptable solution to fit today's domestic spaces. Since the Balzac, however, Hilton’s work has taken on a less stylistic, more functional approach.
He believes in creating furniture that people live with, and his inspiration often comes from long-established furniture forms. He now works to update and reinvent these forms, while keeping an eye on the future.
In 2006, Hilton’s Cross Extension Table won the annual Elle Decoration Design Award for Best in Furniture. The table showcases Hilton’s advanced wood manufacturing techniques, as well as his sense of proportion, scale and functionality.
Hilton has learned from every piece he’s designed, whether it was because it allowed him to work in a new material, with a new manufacturer or for stylistic reasons. “All of my pieces are loaded with meaning and memory and are very personal to me,” says the British designer.
Now regarded as one of Britain’s most esteemed industrial designers, Matthew Hilton’s furniture is displayed in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Geffrye Museum and the Manchester City Art Gallery.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Case
PRODUCT TYPE
Sideboard
COLLECTION
Cross
MATERIAL & CONTENTS
- Solid Top And Base
- Clear Polyurethane Lacquer
AVAILABLE FINISHES
3
DESIGNER
Matthew Hilton
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 750mm
- Width : 1880 mm
- Depth : 500 mm
DETAIL
Solid legs, handles and cross bar Oak, black stain or walnut carcass Clear polyurethane lacquer Part-assembly required
WARRANTY
2-years Warranty
INSPIRED BY
Inspired by Japanese furniture
ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor & Indoor
PRODUCTION
Made in United Kingdom
CONFIGURED
The sideboard is configured with three drawers on the left side and two doors on the right.
KEY FEATURES
Three drawers for storage: two large ones and a slimmer one at the top. Two doors conceal the two height adjustable shelves inside the cabinet Doors feature soft closing mechanisms Suitable for contract use
WEIGHT
98 kg
ASSEMBLY
Two-person assembly required.
FINISHES
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
To prolong the life of the product and retain its appearance and functionality, we would like to give you some relevant information and care advice: This unit is manufactured with either oak, black stained oak or walnut. Craftsmen manufacture this product and there is variety between each unit. This is because wood is a natural product, with natural colour and grain variations.
Natural timber is affected by sunlight; this can cause the wood colour to darken (if oak), or lighten (if walnut). For this reason (especially if placed in direct sunlight) it is recommended that placing objects in the same position for long periods of time is avoided. This potential colour adjustment becomes less relevant as the product ages. It is recommended that no abrasive cleaners or solvents are used to clean the unit. Please only use proprietary furniture polishes or alternatively, warm water with a diluted mild detergent.
