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©Francois Staub
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François Staub

  • Cabinetmaker
  • Aclens, Switzerland
  • Master Artisan
François Staub Cabinetmaker
Contact
French, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+41 793429838
©Francois Staub

Mixing digital tools and traditional craftsmanship

  • • François is an experienced cabinetmaker and designer
  • • His work uses digital and traditional woodworking techniques
  • • His piece Corte Nacosta took 7,000 hours to make

An accomplished cabinetmaker and creator, what drives François Staub forward in his craft is the search for new forms and how to innovate in his approach to making. Wanting to always go further in his craft, he masters different digital and innovative techniques, programmes and machines. François combines his cabinetry skills with a singular approach to design and a fascination for innovation, which make for endless possibilities in crafting furniture, woodwork and light. One of his chef d’oeuvres is a very special piece that took over 7,000 hours of work to be completed: a small cabinet full of the secrets of cabinetmaking, with a facade inspired by the Ca’ d’Oro in Venice, and a miniature world like a maze of secrets inside.

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Works

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Photo: ©Francois Staub
Staircase coffee table

This piece of furniture was designed and built on the basis of a canonical labyrinth. Multiple solid oak staircases that go up and down are reminiscent of the work of M.C. Escher. A glass cube protects the entire work.

Photo: ©Francois Staub
Small flower of life chest

This small cabinet in solid padauk is assembled by clipping, and without gluing. The flower of life motif on the pivot doors is hand carved, and is made with a natural oiled finish.

Photo: ©Francois Staub
Wine display cabinet

This wine cabinet for 100 bottles is made with solid oak sides and shelves with bottle holders. The bottle holders are made of blackened, laser-cut steel. The bottom is made with machined patterns. LEDs offer lateral lighting.

Photo: ©Francois Staub
Bathroom stool

This stool is constructed from driftwood found on the shore of Lake Léman. The interior is filled with a blue epoxy resin casting. The carved and polished set contains an inlay of a small swimmer in the resin. The wood is stained and oiled.

Photo: ©Francois Staub
Corte Nacosta

This masterpiece is a tribute to Venice, the Serenissima. A map of Venice is inlaid in ebony on the doors. The facade of the Ca' d'Oro is reproduced in exact proportions, and a dreamlike, theatrical world is found inside with secret manipulations to access the hidden drawers.

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