Serra Bassa
Tavolo e Sedia
Collaboration is the core of Hand in Glove, embodied in the creation of Table and Chair. These pieces are the result of many hands and ideas coming together, an interaction of different “fragments”. At first glance, Tavolo and Sedia appear as studies in clarity: simple, balanced forms built through repetition and structure. Tavolo is made from three interlocking oak pieces; Sedia is joined with traditional woodworking techniques. There is no ornament—just pure form and quiet precision. Yet within their simplicity lies a fragility—not of material, but of meaning, shaped by the tension between function and deeper narrative.
Their construction is itself a story: fragments of wood, sourced from various trees and boards, meticulously cut and assembled. The joinery nods to tradition, while the design is firmly contemporary. These objects carry more than their physical form—they hold the history of material, craftsmanship, and the spaces they will inhabit.
The curves of Tavolo invite shifting light and shadows, giving the sense it has always existed. Sedia responds to the body with a gentle inward curve. Both pieces quietly evolve through interaction, touch, and memory.
Veragouth e Xilema is a leading company in Ticino in the carpentry and construction carpentry sector. Its family history is characterised by a passion for wood, a solid work ethic and constant investment in technology and services. Started in the 1930s as an artisanal enterprise, it has evolved, initially producing sewing boxes and skirting boards, and then specialising in custom-made window frames, doors and furniture for the building industry, always offering a personalised and secure service thanks to the integration of serial processes and high quality craftsmanship.Ben Kicic (New York)
Ben Kicic is a New York-based designer with a strong passion for research and innovation. His practice revolves around the belief that design is about simplicity, attention to detail, livability and practicality. For this reason he creates furniture and furnishings that establish a dialogue between functionality, art, culture and the history of materials. Ben Kicic's practice is the result of more than a decade of experience as a designer, gained by collaborating with various design studios. Inspired by the hidden contours that shape contemporary life, his work explores the language of objects, materials and spaces, reflecting on how we live, what we value and why.