Dimensions: 75 cm x 55 cm x 170 cm high
Materials: Cherry and maple

This podium, which serves as a reading desk in the synagogue, was designed for the “Mount Sinai” ark. It is adorned with electrical lighting coming up through the menorah.

Dimensions: 160 cm x 55 x 125 cm high
Materials: Cherry

This bimah was commissioned by an historic synagogue in Jerusalem whose congeregation has evolved over time. Today the congregants are mostly of Moroccan descent. Their aim was to have a bimah made that would evoke traditional Moroccan design with a modern twist.

Dimensions: 90 cm x 50 cm x 52 cm high
Materials: Mahogany and maple

This is one of a pair of mirror-imaged tables situated in the business lounge area of a five star Hilton hotel in Altamonte Springs, Florida. There they serve as end table, providing an inviting ambiance for formal or informal meetings and rendez-vous.

Dimensions: 80 cm x 80 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Wenge, padouk and curly maple

This “Memphis” style inspired piece adds a touch of playfulness to the game. Each player is equipped with a small, dovetailed drawer to house his chess pieces. Small touches, such as the inlaid butterfly joints on the top, and the padouk tips at the bottom of the legs, serve to round out the composition.

Dimensions: 140 cm x 90 cm x 45 cm high
Materials: African walnut

This coffee table is a variation on the theme of the Desert Canyon Sculpted Coffee Table. In this case the emphasis was placed on creating a whole (the oval form) and then cutting negative spaces into it. Upon observation Kimchi later discovered that the negative cut-outs, which were intended for the wood stove, actually had potential to become a dynamic sculpture in their own right. Here the coffee table can be seen both on its own and together with the negative cut-out sculpture.

Dimensions: 150 cm x90 cm x 45 cm high
Materials: Mahogany and 19 mm thick glass

This fluid-lined piece was created by stack-laminating layers of mahogany pre-cut to rough shape. The block was then sculpted to final form and finely sanded. The protruding tips were then carefully removed, and threaded screws were inserted, passing through the glass. The glass top is thus securely fixed in place, allowing peace of mind when children or grandchildren are about.

Dimensions: 70 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm high
Materials: Mahogany

Kimchi revisits classic Moroccan design and derives his own variation on a theme, in keeping with his signature flowing lines.

Dimensions: 150 cm x 45 cm x 90 cm high
Materials: Lacewood and padouk with accents in wenge and maple

This is one of two matching pieces created for an executive office in Memphis, Tennessee. It offered a wonderful opportunity for executing both fine inlay work and special joinery details.

Dimensions: 150 cm x 40 cm x 90 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, maple and wenge

In this dramatically designed piece the gap between the two wings is especially striking when viewed from above. The fine inlay work and fluid carving visually bridge the gap, creating an equilibrium between the two opposing forces.

Dimensions: 90 cm x 90 cm x 52 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, curly maple and lacewood

This table is a study in intersecting planes. It explores the relationship between a clearly defined pair of angled uprights and the criss-crossing parallel supports.

Dimensions: 145 cm x 85 cm high x45 cm high
Materials: Mahogany, glass

The inspiration for this sculpted coffee table came to Kimchi from a family camping trip in the wilds of Utah, U.S.A. Images of the amazing and awe inspiring rock formations he saw there in Arches National Park remained implanted in him and eventually gave birth to this wood art creation.

Dimensions: approx. 45 cm x 30 cm x 40 cm high
Materials: Spalted mapa burl with walnut base

“The form here emerged almost of its own from a massive log of mapa burl I had been saving for years. Initially, as I began sculpting I had no preconceptions, yet gradually the bird began to take shape. The texture of the wood is shown off beautifully in the curvature of the wings.”

- Kimchi

Dimensions: 65 cm x 30 cm x 55 cm high
Materials: African walnut

These two flowing forms that appear to be in perfect harmony with each other are actually the cut-outs from the oval form in the base of the Negative Space Coffee Table. This is a wonderful example of how an artist can allow himself to be surprised by what emerges from his work. Through a process of observation and trial and error, often completely unexpected and pleasing results are obtained.

Dimensions: 220 cm x 85 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Bubinga with wenge base and maple accents

This massive desk, shown in rear view, is the centerpiece in the home office of a high-tech company owner. He sought something adventurous to inspire him while coping with the challenges of running his business. The flowing, sculpted forms wrap around the corners to the front, where they serve as drawer handles.

Dimensions: 90 cm x 60 cm x 105 cm high
Materials: Mapa burl, mahogany and wenge

The amazing grain of this mapa burl sets the tone for this piece. The crisp, fluid carving of the legs and upper section add a feminine touch to this bedroom furnishing.

Dimensions: 240 cm x 85 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Bubinga with maple interiors

This massive desk adorns the president’s office at the head of an American multi-hotel firm. The sloped uprights allow for a strong sense of drama in the design, while imparting an open, airy feeling. The drawer pulls are crafted as an integral part of the carving.

Dimensions: 140 cm x 40 cm x 100 cm high
Materials: Mahogany and ash with wenge accent and black dye

The base of this piece was created by first stack-laminating slabs of mahogany, then carefully sculpting out the opening and chisle-texturing the inner surfaces, later stained black for drama. The top also has a notched out “hatching crack” on the left. This shape metamorphosizes into a lightening bolt wenge inlay.

Dimensions:
Sculpted railing and bench: 300 cm x200 cm
Lecturn: 110 cm high
Materials: Cherry and Maple

This bimah is only part of a major renovation I designed and executed for an old synagogue. The main motif – which appears on the aron kodesh –  is of the tablets on Mount Sinai. Surrounding the bimah is a sculpted railing attached to the existing raised stone structure. The bimah is equipped with an upholstered bench to seat three worshippers. The reading table has a drawer and storage beneath. All handles are integral parts of the carving.

Dimensions: 90 cm X 32 cm X 78 cm high
Materials: Mahogany, lacewood, wenge wood

This is a rather quiet version of the “Leaping Gazelle Hall Table” of which kimchi has made several variations. Normally Kimchi’s gazelles are alive with asymmetric tension, whereas here he has created a contemplative animal in repose. The legs are unusually delicate at the bottom tip, and neatly capped with wenge at the top. The two swaths of lacewood inlayed in the top are bordered on each side by a thin strip of inlayed wenge which adds a touch of definition and refinement.

Dimensions: 65 cm x 65 cm x 60 cm high
Materials: Mahogany, curly maple, wenge and paint

You can “feel the earth move under your feet” with this dramatic piece.

Hand-chisled texturing on the inside faces augments the sense of contrast.

Dimensions: 90 cm x 90 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Cherry, curly maple and purple heart. Chairs upholstered in leather

For the chess enthusiast this table is true luxury. Each player is equipped with a small drawer specially designed to house the pieces. The chairs are constructed with a flexible bent laminate back in solid cherry for support and comfort throughout many long games.

Dimensions: 110 cm x 32 cm x 90 cm high
Materials: Maple and applewood

This is the latest in a series of hall tables I’ve made along this theme. I enjoy exploring the potential of animalistic forms, especially the sense of tension that can be felt here, as if the table is about to make a leap. The floating top adds a magical aura to the piece.

Dimensions: 82 cm x 58 cm x 6 cm high
Materials: Mahogany wood

Kimchi’s love of Art Nouveau imagery was the inspiration behind this sculpted wall hanging. The intertwining of human forms with vegetation has been a recurring theme in much of his work over the years. In this piece of wall art Kimchi strove to achieve the perfect harmony between the figurative and the suggestive. One can expect to see more along these lines in the future as Kimchi continues to explore this delicate balance in wood art.

Dimensions: 160 cm x 45 cm x 100 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, wenge and curly maple

This pieces derives it overall inspiration from the aesthetics of the Far East. The crisply delineated wing tips of the top visually augment the upward sweep of the legs. Fine detailing can be seen on the handles and the top inlay.

Dimensions: 120 cm x 35 cm x 80 cm high
Materials: Mapa burl, wenge and bubinga

This piece juxtaposes the clean-lined, black wenge of the uprights with the wild grain and untamed shape of the light-colored mapa top. The bubinga panels soften the transition between the two, both in tone and in texture.

Dimensions: 130 cm x 45 cm x 90 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, wenge and curly maple

Designed together with the mirror shown, this entranceway ensemble celebrates the richness of the contrasting woods employed in its design.

Dimensions: 85 cm x 45 cm x 80 cm high
Materials: Bookmatched walnut crotch and walnut

The concept for this piece came about while studying an amazing pair of bookmatched walnut boards. The spiderlike shape emerged as I developed the design from the top down. The two sets of aprons were created by laminating strips of walnut and gluing them together in two specially made molds.

Dimensions: 160 cm x 40 cm x 90 cm high
Materials: Walnut and curly maple

This table is an ode to fine joinery. The top is given a prominent lift, resting upon four octagonalized pegs which take their cue from the shape of the legs. The legs are lap jointed onto the aprons and fixed with minute octagonal maple pegs.

Dimensions: 120 cm x 45 cm x 50 cm high
Materials: Walnut, wenge, brass inlay,and leather upholstery

This blanket chest is adorned with both a sculpted central panel and delicate inlay work in solid brass. The upholstered top is hinged to allow access to inside.  Matching decorative head board can be seen in photo at right.

Dimensions: 60 cm x 60 cm x 90 cm high
Materials: Mapa burl and mahogany

Designed to accompany a vanity table, this chair affords both a comfortable seating and a sense of fantasy.

Dimensions: 55 cm x 55 cm x 93 cm high
Materials: Mahogany, imported leather

These custom designed dining chairs are a classic example of Kimchi’s design hierarchy theory. The dining table, with its massive proportions, wild, lustrous veneered top and richly carved uprights, sets the tone for the more subdued chairs which accompany it. Together they comprise a harmonious, hand-crafted dining set, each component of which speaks the same language, but in slightly different dialects. Before commencing work on the chairs themselves Kimchi presented the clients with a full-scale mock-up of the chair to adjust for maximum comfort.

Click to view Sheaves of Wheat Dining Table

Dimensions: 70 cm X 50 cm x 40 cm high
Materials: Mahogany wood

On occasion, Kimchi is called upon to create a piece of fantasy furniture. This small side table appears to have sprouted up over night from a rich, loamy forest floor. One can easily see that Kimchi thoroughly enjoyed crafting this piece of wood art.

Dimensions: 90 cm x 90 cm x 52 cm high
Materials: Mahogany, curly maple, wenge and lacewood

This piece is the circular version of the Square Constructionist Coffee Table. The two halves are joined by an intersecting pair of parallel rings. The center inlay ties the sections together visually.

Dimensions: 140 cm x 140 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Lacewood, padouk, maple and wenge

This six-legged table was commissioned by a hotel firm for their board room. The goal was to create an atmosphere at once intimate and sophisticated. The piece is an exercise in circular geometry and interlocking joinery. The company’s initial is inlayed into the center of the top design.

Assorted furnishings:
Desk, long credenza, corner cabinet, wall unit
Materials: Bubinga,  curly maple, wenge

It’s probably safe to say that the moment anyone enters this corporate office he or she will be immediately impressed by the sense of uniqueness and the fine quality of all the custom made furniture.  There can be no doubt that the company in question has self-respect and a high level of professionalism. This is exactly the message that the client wanted to get across.

In addition to this,  being surrounded by lovingly finished, custom made wood art can only enhance the quality of life in the work environment.

Dimensions: 320 cm x 140 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, curly maple and wenge

This conference table was specially designed to accommodate the most up to date, high-tech hardware for executive meetings and presentations. Constucted in four quarters and eqipped with custom-made fasteners, it is designed for ease of transport and assembly.

Dimensions: 160 cm x 40 cm x 90 cm high
Materials: Bubinga,  curly maple

This corporate office has as its centerpiece a massive and finely detailed conference table commissioned from Kimchi. There was an additional need for a bit of closed storage conveniently located near by. Kimchi worked with the company’s architect to create a custom designed unit that would match the client’s needs and add another touch of refinement. The drawer handles offered an opportunity to reflect the inlay detail in the conference table.

Dimensions:
Coffee table: 120 cm x 120 cm x 42 cm high
Hall table: 150 cm x 40 cm x 90 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, lacewood, curly maple

The reception area of this corporate office is especially welcoming thanks to the warmth and richness of the fine hardwoods employed in these pieces of custom made furniture. The owner of this company realized that a serious office requires a well planned and beautifully executed entrance way and reception area. He wished to imbue the public spaces in his new building with a unique atmosphere of creativity and quality created  through use of Kimchi’s fine woodworking.

Dimensions: 60 cm x 50 cm x 120 cm high
Materials: One solid log of mapa burl

I had been seasoning this excellent section of mapa burl for about two years, deliberating what to make from it. When the moment finally came to cut into the wood I realized that a throne-not just a chair-was what beckoned to be released. This piece displays both spiraled carving and gently softened bits of natural burl which were left in strategic spots.

Dimensions: 60 cm x 55 cm x 100 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, wenge and maple

Designed as part of a whole dining set, these chairs took their cue from the massive table. The ten side chairs are accompanied by a slightly taller arm chair at either end. The seats are hand-sculpted to afford both a comfortable sitting and add an attractive element which enhances the design.

Dimensions: 110 cm x 47 cm x 120 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, wenge and maple

This chest was designed to be used for a woman’s intimate clothing. The bas-relief carving was created separately, then carefully sliced into appropriate sections which were then applied to the fronts of the drawers. The style of the piece is what Kimchi refers to as “neo-primitivism”.

“This is definitely a direction which I intend to explore further.”

- Kimchi

Dimensions: 200 cm x 52 cm x 110 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, wenge and maple

The powerfully graphic design of this piece was augmented by the choice of woods and the use thereof. The solid bubinga planks for the doors were chosen for the linearity of their grain. They were then cut on a slant to emphasize the angularity of the piece. The dark wenge base rises up towards the center where it is punctured by the downward thrust of the maple drawer column. To all of this is added an intricate inlay motif on the top. The angled swath of inlayed wood changes from maple to buninga and then back again as it traverses the sections of the cabinet.

Dimensions: 220 cm x 45 cm x 230 cm high (entire composition)
Materials: Cherry, maple and purple heart

These pieces were technically quite challenging  to construct. The wavy walls were created in specially made laminating jigs. Getting all the pieces to meet properly was a good exercise in geometry. The drawers have finger pulls incorporated into the carved motif. Ideal spacing between the two cabinets is determined by the inlay on the drawer fronts.

Dimensions: 280 cm x 52 cm x 230 cm high
Materials: Maple and bubinga

The client who ordered this piece was looking for something at once ordered and unusual. Despite being entirely symmetrical, this unit has a sense of playfulness and movement that is anything but run of the mill. The drawer pulls and door handles in the center sections were created by cutting shapes out of the maple fronts and attaching a contrasting bubinga backing.

Dimensions:
Queen size bed frame
Head Board: 270 cm x 35 cm x 80 cm high
Sculpture: 160 cm x 60 cm high
Materials: Mahogany, wenge and mapa + assorted woods for sculpture

The head board contains a central blanket chest with access from above and a pair of drawers and open compartment on either side. The sculpture was designed to accommodate back lighting which radiates a gentle warmth and adds coziness to the atmosphere.

Dimensions: 100 cm x 50 cm x 45 cm high
Materials: Bubinga and wenge

This coffee table offered ample opportunity to experiment with intersecting joinery techniques. The piece reflects a quiet and almost spiritual simplicity.

Dimensions: 300 cm x 120 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Mahogany and maple

Custom wood table designed for the dining room.
Light colored maple stripes among the dark mahogany layers add visual sharpness to the contours of this table’s sculpted base. The inlaid top of this wood dining table resonates with this theme, creating a coherent overall design.

Dimensions: 64 cm x 46 cm x 135 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, wenge and maple

This cabinet offers a set of drawers of staggered depths to house various types of clothing and personal items. The sinuous maple carving on the fronts serves as the handles and the main focal point of the piece. The cabinet is raised off the floor and supported by wenge members that attach it to the uprights.

Dimensions: 290 cm x 115 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, maple and wenge

Bubinga’s extreme density and hardness created a challenge in sculpting this designer table. However, the unparalleled vibrancy of the grain  made the effort very worthwhile.

Dimensions: 34 cm x 34 cm x 150 cm high (with base)
Materials: Mapa burl sculpture and wenge base

This sculpture was carved out of a single log. Accessing some of the areas for sanding and finishing was challenging and required much patience and perseverance.

Dimensions: 35 cm x 25 cm x 75 cm high (with base)
Materials: Unidentified, extremely dense log-ebonized, wenge base

“I discovered, one day, a small log that had been seasoning in a dark corner of the workshop. It seemed to lend itself beautifully to being a female torso. Originally I thought it to be some kind of fruit tree. However, upon digging in deeper I was surprised by the extreme hardness of the wood, a fact which allowed for very sharp detailing. Upon completion the piece was dyed black to give it a more mysterious aura.”

- Kimchi

Dimensions: 35 cm x 28 cm 60 cm high
Materials: Mapa burl, mahogany

Having read descriptions of Michelangelo’s creative genious, Kimchi sculpted this couple in hommage to the Rennaisssance master’s “Atlas Slave”. In a similar fashion to his predecessor, Kimchi began working the block and “allowed” the human forms to metamorphose as if on their own.

Dimensions: 165 cm x 35 cm x 210 cm high
Materials:  Cherry

The unusual wave of the ceiling in this abode called for an exceptional design to complement the architecture. This piece, which clearly derives its inspiration from the Art Nouveau stile, rises to the challange. The tall narrow open section is actually the paneling for a space running through the wall to the other side, which is adorned with a sculpted frame and molding as well.

Dimensions: 45 cm x 30 cm x 37 cm high
Materials: Mapa burl

This sculpture was created from a marvelous log of burl. The prized knobs of burl were retained along the upper rim to juxtapose the smoothly sanded contours of the remainder of the piece.

Dimensions: 265 cm X 120 cm X 75 cm high (Extends to length of 415 cm)
Materials: Mahogany, mahogany crotch veneer, wenge wood

This regal dining table was designed to be positioned with the end facing the entrance of the home. The clients envisioned placing chairs only along the sides and making the ends the focal point of attention. They also had a strong desire to give homage to the concept of sheaves of wheat – representing man’s connection to the earth and implying thankfulness for its bounty. Kimchi had a wonderful time carving this motif into the custom made dining table. The vibrantly textured crotch veneer was hand picked together with the client. This piece of wood art is only one part of an entire set of custom designed dining furniture that was commissioned from Kimchi.

Click to view Sheaves of Wheat Dining Chair

Dimensions:
Bed: 200 cm x 170 cm x 40 cm high
Night tables: 60 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm high
Cabinet: 440 cm x 220 cm x 60 cm deep
Materials: Cherry, padouk

These bedroom furnishings were designed for a couple who appreciate refined, modern design together with the richness and luster of solid wood. The simple theme of the swath of inlaid padouk in addition to the detailing on the handles gave this bedroom just the ambiance the clients were after.

Dimensions: 210 cm (extending to 360 cm) x 110 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Bubinga flame patterned veneer, solid bubinga, maple

Designer wood table for the dining room. This table features particularly stable, easy gliding runners that pull out and allow for an additional three 50 cm extensions. When not in use the leaves store just below the table top.
This custom furniture piece embodies both practical functional elements as well as elements of style.

Dimensions: 230 cm high x 90 cm on each facet of the triangle
Materials: Mahogany, wenge, laminated graphics

In 1962 Irby Cooper together with his father, purchased their first franchise in the hotel business. Since that time the business, which was later named Cooper Companies, has grown into a veritable empire of quality hotels. Irby was well known both in the hotel field as an exemplary business man of upstanding character, and in his community (Memphis, Tennessee) and as a charitable individual. In addition to this, he was a strong supporter of the arts and took pains to incorporate fine original artworks in the public spaces of his hotels.

Irby passed away in the year 2000, and the company is now run by his children who continue to expand upon his legacy. The company today owns over two dozen fine hotels throughout the eastern United States.

This triangular monolith was commissioned by Irby’s children and now stands in the lobby of the Double Tree Hotel in Memphis. The piece was designed to achieve several goals: First and foremost, one of the panels is dedicated to telling about Irby Cooper, the founder of the company. Second, the additional panels serve to provide information about the hotel’s facilities and upcoming events and attractions. Lastly, the piece adds a sense of drama and grandeur to the lobby area. In this fashion Irby’s legacy, both as a man and as an entrepreneur,  continues to thrive and is made available to all who use the hotel. In addition to this piece Kimchi has created custom made furniture and sculptures for many other Cooper Company hotels.

Dimensions:
Table: 90 cm x 32 cm x 80 cm high
Mirror: 80 cm x 105 cm high
Materials: Book-matched yew burl and wenge

There is nothing like a striking, matching hall table and mirror to set the tone in the entranceway to one’s home. I have designed many of these ensembles and always enjoy exploring the theme from a fresh angle.

Dimensions: 110 cm wide x 45 cm deep x 140 cm high
Materials: Cherry

Occasionally one comes across a client who really makes the artist look outside the box. This wall-hung aron kodesh is a case in point. The extreme bend of the contours in the form required use of challenging woodworking techniques. Neither was the sculpted front with the door cut into it a task for the weak of heart. In designing this ark Kimchi strove to create a piece that would invite the viewer to an ongoing dialogue. As one continues to observe the carving more and more birds come out of the woodwork.

Dimensions: 220 cm x 110 cm high
Materials: Wenge, purple heart, walnut, bubinga, yew and curly maple

This  striking wall hanging was commissioned by a luxury hotel in Florida. All the pieces were fastened to a backing that was inserted into the wall panel to create the free floating effect. All woods were retained in their natural hues.

Dimensions: 220 cm x 110 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, walnut, purple heart, wenge, yew and maple

“This is only one out of a series of seven wall hangings I created depicting the biblical creation story. The sculptures were commissioned to adorn the walls of the banquet hall in a five star hotel in Florida. Here we view the culmination of the sixth day – the creation of man and woman.”

- Kimchi

Dimensions: 330 cm X 40 cm deep x 260 cm high
Materials: Cherry, Padouk wood

The impetus for this custom designed cabinet was three-fold: Firstly, it serves to hide the main plumbing pipes whose location was poorly planned. Secondly, it serves as a coat closet with additional space for storage. Finally, the piece creates a tailor-made nook for a large oil painting, and showcases it in a grand way. This is a classic example of how Kimchi can turn architectectural mishaps into great opportunities.

Dimensions:
Queen size bed frame
Head board / cabinet: 300 cm x 60 cm x 160 cm high
Night: 60 cm x 45 cm x 50 cm high
Materials: Bubinga and wenge

The clients who commissioned this set were enthusiasts of extremely minimalistic design with a great love of wood. They required a headboard that would serve also as a room divider, the rear of which functions as a clothes cabinet complete with full length hanging capacity and sliding doors. An accompanying pair of low and high dressers was also created to complete the set.

Dimensions: 90 cm x 50 cm x 215 cm high
Materials: Maple, mahogany and wenge wood

This aron kodesh was commissioned by the Ritz Carlton hotel in Herziliya Pitouach, Israel. This ark is intended to serve the smaller synagogue for daily worship, while the “Scenes of Jerusalem Ark” he made is used in the larger hall for special occasions. This aron kodesh, being located in a rather confined space, needed to be compact, bright and cheerful. By implementing some of his trade mark positive/negative space design and using mainly a light-toned maple, kimchi was able to keep this synagogue furniture piece both practical and light.

Dimensions:
Coffee table: 240 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm high
Side tables: 50 cm x 50 cm x 60 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, curly maple and wenge wood

The drama of this solid wood coffee table stems from the sheer audacity of its scale. The deluxe apartment for which the piece was designed is immensely spacious and demanded a powerful center piece of designer furniture. The two side tables with matching inlay motifs compliment the coffee table and together with it create an integral composition of living room furnishings.

Dimensions: 60 cm x 5 cm x 120 cm high
Materials: Mahogany wood

Kimchi’s sculpted wall hangings and carved mirrors generally tend more towards the semi-abstract. However, the very special client who ordered this piece desired something sweet and delicate to adorn her bedroom, something very specific. She knew she wanted a rose. Kimchi set out to create a piece of wood art that complied with the client’s request for the particular and yet still had that typical sense of flow that usually characterizes his work.

Dimensions:
Cabinet: 230 cm X 180 cm X 45 cm deep
Desk: 220 cm x 75 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Mahogany, maple

While compact, this corporate home office bespeaks a sense of solidness and stability. The client who commissioned this unit is a senior investment adviser. He wanted Kimchi to create an atmosphere befitting of his profession and stature. Within the guide lines of quiet, clean design, Kimchi planted a few hand-crafted touches, such as the sunk/protruding handles on the drawers.

Dimensions: Two shelves 250 cm x 32 cm x approx. 16 cm high each
Materials: Mahogany

Structural requirements created indented niches along the corridor of a corporate office building. In a typical example of Kimchi’s creativity he turned these otherwise unused spaces into a showcase for some of the company’s publicity photos and emblems. Thanks to these two pieces of functional wood art the corridor has become one of the building’s attractions, adding an element of fine design and enhancing the walk to the coffee machine.

Dimensions:
Wall unit: 480 cm x 50 cm x 240 cm  high
Desk: 180 cm x 120 cm x 75 cm high
Materials: Bubinga, curly maple, wenge

This immense wall unit combines close storage and open shelving with an additional work space used in informal meetings. The client has sensitively decorated the display spaces with a selection of books and personal effects that allows visitors to attain a taste of the CEO’ character during as they enter the office. The work surface is outfitted with two pairs of discreet, custom designed drawers for housing useful items and equipment.

Dimensions: 50 cm wide X 6 cm X 70 cm high
Materials: Mahogany wood

In addition to his principal occupation of creating wood art, Kimchi enjoys drawing and painting in various media. He also is an avid reader of art history. As this piece of wood art began to emerge,  Kimchi realized that it seemed to suggest a close connection to the work of Samuel Bak, the painter. The theme here is the rising of the the people of Israel from a midst the wilderness. The desert mountains appear to be metamorphosing into the star of David.

Dimensions: Cabinet 120 cm X 70 cm X 75 cm high
Materials: Beech, wenge

Here is a wonderful example of how even a simple table for the breakfast nook can turn into a delightful little project. The careful proportioning of this small dining table maximizes its functionality, while the delicate details of the inlay work and finger joinery provide visual interest.