KHING

Side Table

A side table inspired by the Khoi tree and traditional Thai lacquer-gilded door motifs, reflecting environmental fragility and the need for ecological preservation.

Cast brass branches form the silhouette of a solitary tree emerging from a reflective surface. Inspired by lacquer-gilded motifs seen at Bangkok National Museum References the traditional technique of Lai Rod Nam, where stylized trees appear within idealized sacred landscapes. The Khoi tree, scientifically known as Streblus asper, is a resilient native Thai species historically cultivated in temples.
Sandblasted textures across the brass plate evoke wind-driven ripples across water.

In Thai classical art, tree motifs symbolize harmony between humanity and nature. KHING transforms these two-dimensional sacred landscapes into three-dimensional functional sculpture. The solitary tree rising from water becomes a metaphor for environmental endurance and vulnerability. By reintroducing native botanical imagery into contemporary design, the work bridges heritage and sustainability, urging reflection on the preservation of Thailand’s ecological and cultural landscapes.

Materials & Techniques:
 Brass plate, assorted brass molding branches, sandblasted surface motif

Measurements:
Dimension Hige: 31.5 × 61.5 × Height 72 cm
Dimension LOW: 31.5 × 51.5 × Height 55 cm

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