Natura Straw Marquetry Cabinet, Solomia Collection, RUDA Design

About Ruda

RUDA is a multidisciplinary Ukrainian design studio, founded by Oleksandra Rudenko and Yuriy Vovnyanko in Odesa. Their primary artistic focus is the creation of unique furniture and interior design objects blending folk traditions with contemporary aesthetics. RUDA prides itself on effectively incorporating emotional complexity into its physical works, creating visual stories that enliven and enrich any interior. Traditional Ukrainian marquetry techniques are integral to this effort, both revitalizing a process of cultural pride and creating exceptional handcrafted art.

“Our projects are about returning to the origins. We strive to restore the value of handicrafts and individual products. In our subjects we update the topics of conservation of the Earth’s natural resources and human interaction with nature,” says the studio’s founder, Aleksandra Rudenko.

Marquetry is an ancient technique of wood inlays used to create visual stories and details on the surfaces of furniture and objects. Essentially a creation of “wood mosaics,” detailed marquetry took Western Europe by storm in the 17th century. RUDA is dedicated to revitalizing the original practice and thereby inspiring a new generation to invest in artisan works.

Straw is a traditional Ukrainian material that has essentially inspired RUDA’s designs. Find the texture of straw (and the real thing) incorporated into the marquetry of these groundbreaking pieces.

Solomia Collection

The Solomia Collection is inspired by the fertility of Ukrainian soil.

The origin of the object begins in Western Ukraine, where 80-year-old grandfather Orestes collects straw for our products. He carefully sorts the straws by length and diameter. In our workshop, the straw goes through a staining stage, after which it is inlaid with the object itself. We are using a lasting varnish covering for the marquetry inlay to make the object practical for everyday usage. The hardware is handmade from the brass in our workshop.

Product Details

Welcome the new cabinet from The Natura collection in the colors of the Black Sea.

The entire Natura cabinet is made of solid blue painted oak. The backdrop is made of moisture-resistant plywood, painted to match the body color. It is also possible to paint the cabinet in a different color, so that the woodgrain will be better visible.

The cabinet is handmade and front and sides are inlaid with painted straw inlays with different shades of blue, from the black-blue shade of deep blue to the tint of marine foam, decorate the front of the cabinet.

Brushed wood with a black patina covers the top.

The legs and fittings are made of brushed brass.

Details :
Color scheme : deep blue/black, dark blue, ocean blue, light blue, powder blue.

W: 100 x H : 100 x  D: 45 cm

W: 39.4 x H : 39.4 x D: 17.7 in.

Dimensions are customizable

Weight : 70 kg ,154 Ib

Packaging dimensions :

W: 112 x H: 57 x D: 112 cm

Production time : 8-10 weeks

Please ask us for a shipping quote.

To support RUDA and Ukranians affected by the war, Styylish will donate 5% of all RUDA proceeds to Sunflower of Peace, a charity providing medical and humitarian aid to areas affected by the crisis. Please check out out front page for more information.