MEY SIDEBOARD
Ümit Caglar, 2022
Mey is the combination of a traditional sideboard with a sophisticated drinks cabinet.
RRP PRICES EX. VAT FROM: 5650€
The design of Mey draws inspiration from ancient jewellery boxes, simple, neat containers meant to house precious and shiny objects. Its clean, minimalistic form belies the treasures it conceals within, offering a hidden reflective surface that provides the perfect backdrop to store your finest bottles.
The elegant design also includes a sophisticated black metal tray-like surface, ideal for preparing drinks and appetizers, making it not only a stunning piece of furniture but also a functional addition to your entertaining space.
This unique design blends beauty with practicality, allowing you to present your most cherished items in a way that’s both refined and accessible. The reflective surface adds a sense of elegance and depth, creating an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication, while the tray surface invites you to effortlessly serve drinks or hors d'oeuvres in style.
The versatility of the piece makes it perfect for a living room, dining area, or even a home bar, enhancing the space with its understated glamour.
The name of this piece is derived from the old Turkish language, a heartfelt tribute from the designer to his homeland. This homage to his cultural heritage imbues the piece with a sense of history and personal significance, elevating its meaning beyond just functional design.
The fusion of heritage and contemporary aesthetics creates a timeless piece that not only serves a practical purpose but also tells a story, evoking a sense of connection to the past while complementing the modern-day home.
DESIGNER: ÜMIT CAGLAR
Ümit Caglar is an interior architect and designer specialised in interior architecture, furniture design, yacht design and media & digital arts. Thanks to his multidisciplinary training he likes to space across design fields and artistic approaches.
He holds a BDes and a MSc from Izmir University of Economics, and MA from Berliner Technische Kunsthochschule. He was raised by a carpenter family, and he is now following their footsteps. Thanks to the creative atmosphere he grew up in, he worked towards defining his own design language. Ümit’s approach seeks to combine organic lines with natural shapes and materials. He is especially fascinated by merging traditional craftsmanship with new technologies to achieve an innovative design.
Ümit has taken part in several education initiatives, has led design workshops and given speeches about his practice. His studio focuses on furniture design and interior architecture. The studio is engaged in many kinds of product design, from furniture and lighting to tableware.
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