# Multi-Wood Sideboards Alessandro Mendini's Wooden Sideboard Designs Meld Four Different Wood Types By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sideboard References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/storage-geometric-wooden-inlays/) & [ateliermendini.it](http://www.ateliermendini.it/index.php?page) These wooden sideboard designs by Alessandro Mendini make the distinctive woodgrains the most decorative elements of the furniture pieces, making the storage pieces more like works of art. The two sideboards created for [Porro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-storage) make use of [three different types of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-storage), including elm, oak and acacia. Each of these different wood types has been stitched together in a way that makes the design look like furniture's equivalent of quilting. The two pieces, Shermo and the taller standing cabinet Maggio use a [wooden inlay technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio), so that the arrangement of wooden pieces is sleek and seamless. On the inside of the storage pieces, there is some subtle metal detailing on the maple interior, where another type of wood is introduced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-wood Furniture:** Stitching together different wood types into furniture designs can create unique and artistic pieces. - **Wood Inlay Techniques:** Using wood inlay techniques can create sleek and seamless furniture designs. - **Woodgrain as Decorative Element:** Using distinctive woodgrains as the main decorative element of furniture pieces can create visually stunning designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can utilize multi-wood designs and wood inlay techniques to create unique and visually stunning pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can promote the use of multi-wood furniture as artistic pieces that can enhance the overall design of a space. - **Woodworking:** The woodworking industry can incorporate unique wood stitching and inlay techniques to elevate the craftsmanship of their pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Mesmerizing Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genipadu-sideboard.md) - [Curved Base Plywood Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-embrace-sideboard.md) - [Redefined Modern Sideboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacito-sideboard.md) - [Colorful Smart Storage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-storage.md) - [Offset Shelf Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-slice-sideboard-concept.md) - [Twisted Wooden Boxed Sideboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deniz-aktay.md) - [Dynamic Vibrancy Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porro-linea.md) - [Textured Oak Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-james.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md)