The MIKE’S Trestle distills the structural language of the NICOLA collection into its purest and most versatile form. Conceived as both a functional support system and a sculptural architectural object, the piece transforms the humble trestle into a refined expression of balance, craftsmanship, and adaptability.
Crafted entirely from solid oak, the structure is composed through traditional woodworking joinery without the use of screws, metal hardware, or hidden mechanical elements. Every intersection relies solely on the precision of the wood itself, allowing the object to communicate a quiet sense of permanence and structural honesty.
Its geometry is intentionally restrained: two vertical supports connected by a horizontal beam, stabilized through an intersecting cross base that anchors the piece with clarity and balance. The proportions create an elegant architectural rhythm while maintaining visual lightness, allowing the trestle to exist equally as a functional support or as a sculptural standalone object.
Designed with flexibility in mind, MIKE’S Trestle can adapt to multiple uses and scales. A single piece functions naturally as a valet stand or side object, while two or three trestles can support long tabletops in wood, stone, or other materials depending on the client’s needs. This modularity transforms the object into an open structural system rather than a fixed furniture piece, encouraging different compositions and environments.
Subtle detailing throughout the structure reinforces its handcrafted character. The softened transitions, exposed joinery, and visible grain of the oak emphasize the material warmth and precision behind the construction, allowing the piece to feel both minimal and deeply tactile.
Architectural yet understated, functional yet sculptural, MIKE’S Trestle exists as a quiet study in proportion, structure, and adaptability — an object where traditional craftsmanship becomes the foundation for contemporary flexibility.
Available in custom finishes.
