5.8 COLLECTIONN

With the 5.8 collection, LEFEBVRE | LANNAUX makes its debut with a series of pieces that develop from an architectural design language. Each design arises from an interplay of lines and volumes, brought together through rationally constructed joints. Our design language aims for simplicity and structural logic, allowing the pieces to exist serenely within their context. The collection is rooted in classical architectural style, from which characteristic elements have inspired us. These elements form the foundation of functionally designed monoliths that convey stability and robustness. We deliberately break this powerful character with an added, more fragile layer that only becomes visible when the pieces are approached up close. This tension between the robust and the delicate lies at the heart of the 5.8 collection. The collection is based on a proprietary proportional system, starting from the measurement of 5.8 centimeters as its smallest unit. This is reflected in the use of square end grain wood, where the organic grain subtly contrasts with the rational logic of the designs. The result is a poetic tension that enhances the architectural language of the collection.

Each piece in the 5.8 collection is crafted from solid oak, selected and locally sourced by the family-run company Lannaux. The harvested wood is sawn and dried in Flanders. Afterwards, the raw materials are personally processed and finished through a multilayered procedure that provides both coloration and protection of the material. The elements are solidly made from end grain oak beams, a material renowned for its exceptional durability and distinctive visual character. The visible end grain fibers create a richly textured surface, enhancing the earthy, almost stone-like quality of the pieces. The dark-stained wood, with its expressive grain, emphasizes the tactile and grounded nature of the designs. Cantilevered forms create a spatial tension between weight and lightness, between mass and void..