Custom designed for a residence I was working on, this bed was to take mid-century sensibility and infuse it with locally salvaged wood, which in this case was a genuine Egyptian mashrabia.
When a clumsy couple asked me to create a piece of furniture that represented my vision of Egypt’s future, the first thing I did was ask my client what the requirements were and what was otherwise lacking in their home.
A simple and fitting accessory to the intricate detailing of the Gouna Bed, the cube shaped bedside table plays with wood grain direction to create an interesting yet subtle piece.
Looking to the traditional for inspiration, my client and I went to Ezbet Belal, aka the best market for salvaged architectural and decorative pieces in Cairo.