When thinking of decaying ancient buildings, the works of Jordan Artisan probably aren’t what you picture. Yet, that’s the exact type of structure his works draw from—specifically, his hometown of Nijmegan, an ancient roman settlement. In his wonderfully wonky shelf, every rule was broken. There were curves where you’d normally see angels, and slanted surfaces that would typically be level. While I had assumed the works were unglazed stoneware, they’re actually made of foam and chicken wire covered in cement. Photo 55 of 71 in It’s Furniture Design’s Big Week. Here’s What We Saw During Salone del Mobile

It’s Furniture Design’s Big Week. Here’s What We Saw During Salone del Mobile

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When thinking of decaying ancient buildings, the works of Jordan Artisan probably aren’t what you picture. Yet, that’s the exact type of structure his works draw from—specifically, his hometown of Nijmegan, an ancient roman settlement. In his wonderfully wonky shelf, every rule was broken. There were curves where you’d normally see angles, and slanted surfaces that would typically be level. While I had assumed the works were unglazed stoneware, they’re actually made of foam and chicken wire covered in cement.