Grooved fronts have maintained a strong presence for several seasons now and have firmly established themselves in contemporary interior design. They have transformed simple forms into something far more intriguing. This detail strikes a fine balance between ornamentation and restraint, emphasising proportions and, in the right light, creating a subtle play of shadows. In cabinet furniture, which by its very nature employs simple geometry, grooves bring rhythm and depth.
In Lenart furniture, the grooves have not been treated as a universal ornament applied to every model according to a single template. The brand develops this motif in several distinctly different interpretations: from the light and airy Liba collection, through the fully customisable Trend, to the softer, almost fluid lines of the Flow collection. Light also plays an important role here — not as an additional effect, but as an element that helps shape the character of the piece. We take a look at the models that best demonstrate how a simple piece of furniture can create a strong impact without excessive embellishment.
1. Liba display cabinet – the modern lightness of grooving
In the new Liba collection, the grooved finish is integrated into a calm, light material composition. The combination of white with the Vincenza oak finish creates a clean yet warm effect. However, the real standout feature of this model is the way it works with light. The glass section and the built-in LED lighting with a dimmer do more than just display items. The light highlights the texture of the back of the unit, warms the white tones and creates a more layered interior scene after dark.
The chest of drawers with display cabinet shown here captures the character of the entire collection well. The subtlety of this motif, combined with the glazing and backlighting, lends the furniture an ethereal quality rarely found in box-shaped pieces. We are talking about a single model here, but Liba’s strength lies precisely in the fact that this same character has been applied across the entire collection for the living area.
2. Cashmere chest of drawers from the Trend collection – soft tones, refined detail
Sand beige remains one of the most versatile colours in living area designs. It is less contrasting than white, softer than grey, and offers plenty of scope for combining with wood, stone, bouclé fabric or darker metals. This colour has been paired with half-round grooving, which creates a softer effect than variants with straight milling.
The TV stand model clearly demonstrates that a simple TV unit need not be formally bland. Two modules placed side by side create a long, low line reminiscent of interiors inspired by Japandi and Oriental aesthetics. This arrangement visually lowers the horizon of the furniture, gives the wall more breathing space and reinforces the sense of calm created by the horizontal divisions. An additional advantage is the lighting running beneath the top, which gives the unit a more architectural character. In practice, this is a solution that works well in interiors built on nuance, not contrast.
3. Black Trend – elegance built on texture
The black Trend chest of drawers showcases the other side of the same collection. Here, the grooving is simple, more graphic and more decisive. In the dark finish, light and shadow stand out more sharply. It will fit well in designs based on contrasting materials: alongside light-coloured textured plaster, stone, glass, metal or warm wood.
The most interesting aspect here is the combination of black with the visible wood grain. This gives it depth and a more refined presence. The surface texture lends the black chest of drawers a more elegant look. As with other variants in this range, here too a single model forms part of a larger series in which the same detail recurs in different forms and proportions.
4. Flow chest of drawers – a soft front line with a more sculptural design
Whilst Liba and Trend feature more linear grooves, Flow offers a different approach. It is a piece of furniture that can introduce movement and softness into an interior. A wavy pattern emerges, creating a more sculptural yet natural effect. It is this detail that defines the character of the piece. A chest of drawers with this pattern fits well in interiors where simple forms are complemented by rounded sofas and soft fabrics. It is a good choice for Japandi interiors based on sensorially gentle elements.
5. Coffee table with storage. The white trend – grooves in their purest form
In the white version of the Trend collection, the same motif takes on a unique subtlety. The semi-circular grooves soften the overall look. This is particularly important in the lounge area, where a variety of textures usually come together: soft fabrics, a rug, other side tables, lamps and accessories. The grooves on the coffee table’s front organise this landscape, as they provide a distinct detail without competing with the rest of the furnishings. The slender metal base maintains a sense of visual lightness, and the piece itself can act as a calm link between a more substantial sofa and the vertical units of the built-in furniture.
Three collections, three different interpretations of grooves
What really sets these designs apart is not simply the presence of grooves. Far more important is that each of these collections uses them differently. In the Libia chest of drawers with glass panels, the grooves are delicate and light. In Trend, their character changes with the colour and type of moulding — from a soft half-round in the cashmere TV cabinets, through a half-circle in the white coffee table, to a more graphic pattern in the elegant black chest of drawers. Flow goes even further, combining them with a undulating surface that has a more sculptural feel.
photos: Lenart furniture (http://lenartmeble.pl)
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