simplicity is the ultimate sophistication | da vinci
established 2001 in north carolina, u.s.a.
A deeper interpretation of sustainability.
Skram minimizes waste and the use of harmful chemicals, and uses responsibly harvested materials. Beyond these practices, skram is committed to an approach that rejects built-in obsolescence and argues for the creation of objects of lasting beauty, crafted with care, and intended for a lifetime of use. Conservation and recycling are mainstays of the environmental movement, and the company is dedicated to such practices. But, in an era when trends of fashion and shoddy construction make quick biodegradability necessary, Skram is something of an anachronism—a company that believes that quality is more than a slogan, and that innovative design paired with meticulous workmanship and authentic materials yields objects of enduring value.
Traditional techniques and modern technologies.
The area where Skram is located, the Piedmont region of North Carolina, has for decades been a hub of furniture manufacturing. In recent years, thousands have lost jobs as furniture companies and ancillary firms closed or relocated overseas. Skram’s rise in the midst of this decline is no accident—it is the result of a model of manufacturing that achieves sustainable growth through the creation of objects of enduring value and sound design. Skram’s approach to manufacturing is rooted in the belief that the objects produced by a society are a reflection of the character of that society. The company promotes an interpretation of sustainability that shapes both what is produced and the mode of production. Thus, Skram furniture merges cutting edge technology with traditional fabrication techniques, bringing the artisan back to the factory and producing objects on a scale that permits the fulfillment of volume orders without sacrificing the attention to detail expected by a discerning clientele. Quality, durability, restraint, utility—Skram furniture is a reflection of these resurgent American ideals. Leading by example, the company embodies an ethic that merges innovative, useful design and an encompassing view of sustainability.
Skram exists for those who value innovative design, honest materials, and uncommon workmanship.
seating
FDE | fade lounger
PS4 | piedmont #2 stool
SDB | saddlestool—counter
PS1/PS2/PS3 | piedmont #1 stool
CKD | corkdrop
PS4/PS5/PS6/PS7 | piedmont #2 stool—counter/bar
L01 | lineground SDA | saddlestool armchair
P3C/P3B | piedmont #3 stool—counter/bar
P3D | piedmont #3 chair + ancho (dog)
tables
W26 | wishbone drawer desk
W27 | wishbone drawer desk
W21 | wishbone slab top desk
L05 | lineground 2-drawer side table/nightstand #1
DP5 | drop series coffee table
DP1/DP2/DP3 | drop series side tables
DP1/DP2/DP3 | drop series side tables
P35 | piedmont conference/dining table
P91 | piedmont cafe table—counter
L32 | lineground 2-drawer console/entry table
L03 | lineground round dining table
L03 | lineground round dining table
storage
L27 | lineground 6-drawer horizontal bureau
L29 | lineground lowdown media unit
L22 | lineground 3-drawer horizontal bureau
L20 | lineground sideboard
L20 | lineground sideboard—custom
W56 | wishbone shelving
W51 | wishbone credenza
mirrors and accessories
L81 | lineground round mirror/entry shelf
CB1/CB2 | corkbowl
CBX-SM | corkbox—small
CBX-LG | corkbox—large
designed by a. jacob marks.
Recently named one of the top 50 young designers of the Americas (Young Designers: Americas, Daab), A. Jacob Marks’ work is rooted in a philosophy that argues for the inextricability of good design and fine workmanship. As principal and lead designer for U.S.A. based Skram Furniture Company, Marks’ designs for Skram exhibit uncompromising technical mastery, a distinctive austerity and warmth, and a timeless quality reinforced by the utilization of natural materials. Distinguished for his organic, hand-shaped seating, and spare, rectilinear casegoods and tables — unique in their negotiation of proportion, line and visual weight — Marks’ designs for Skram have garnered international praise and been showcased in a range of residential and commercial spaces throughout the world.
for additional information or to view the entire range:
skramfurniture.com
skram furniture company | 234 west trade street | burlington, north carolina 27217 336 222 6622 | info@skramfurniture.com