The Salad Servers are made in small batches using a customised press-mould tool to create the distinctive shape. The original challenge behind the design was to create a three-dimensional form from flat sheets of timber veneer. During the development of the design, many different compound angles were tested in order to achieve an elegant rigid structure without tearing or snapping the timber veneers.
The Salad Servers, whilst simple in their form and function, are thoughtfully crafted, practical objects. Each piece is made separately and finished by hand in the JamFactory Furniture Studio, ensuring a high quality end product.
About the artist
John Quan is an award-winning South Australian designer-maker currently based in one of JamFactory’s rental studios. He is a disciplined designer and skilled craftsman who works on his own designs as well as commissioned pieces. His design philosophy is summarised as a belief that good design is something that people should be able to live with day to day. Quan completed a Bachelor of Industrial Design at the University of South Australia in 1998 and continued studies in Applied Fashion Design at TAFE SA before becoming an Associate in the JamFactory Furniture Design Studio in 2007.
He has participated in a number of group exhibitions including JamFactory exhibitions Resource Re-Source in 2009 and Degustation in 2010. He has also participated in many industry design awards including being a finalist in the prestigious Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award in 2008 and 2010. In 2007 Quan received the Italian Centre Design Award, Launch Pad Living Edge Award and VIVID Best Concept Award.
MATERIALS
FSC Approved European Beech.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Wash using warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly before storing.
DIMENSIONS
H: 280mm
W: 50mm
Weight: 0.1kg
Due to the handmade nature of the products dimensions may vary on individual pieces.