Where Molten Aluminum Meets Natural Wood

Israeli designer Hilla Shamia creates furniture by pouring liquid aluminum directly into gaps in raw tree logs. The intense heat of the metal lightly chars the wood, creating a striking permanent bond between nature and industry.

This process produces unique pieces where the metal flows into the natural cracks and crevices of the wood grain. Because the wood is still in its raw form, every single chair or table is an unrepeatable experiment in texture. It is a fascinating way to preserve the wild, organic shape of a log while giving it the structural strength of metal. Her work is so distinct that it is now featured in prestigious galleries like the Israel Museum.