Location: Bucharest, Romania
Type: Storage Furniture
Design: Parametric Furniture Design
Team: Oana Maria Paraschiv & A.R.T.A
Completion: 2012

The Wine Chest is an innovative adaptation of traditional storage furniture that pays homage to Romania’s rich cultural heritage. Designed as a multifunctional piece, it serves as a stylish storage solution for wine and other valuables, merging functionality with aesthetic appeal. The chest’s form is influenced by traditional dowry chests but incorporates modern materials and techniques, including 12 mm Corian and thermoforming processes.

The chest features a corrugated design that mirrors traditional motifs, providing both structural integrity and an engaging visual element. Its dimensions (1570x370x350 mm) are optimized for contemporary living spaces, ensuring practicality while maintaining a connection to cultural traditions. This unique design received recognition for its creative blend of the old and new, showcasing how heritage can evolve to fit modern lifestyles.

Through its innovative approach, the Wine Chest encapsulates a dialogue between tradition and contemporary design, allowing it to serve as a centerpiece in any home while honoring the past.