New York-based Studio Bucky has created a furniture collection informed by Ireland’s ancient megalithic tombs from reclaimed maple wood.
Named the Portals Collection, the pieces draw on by Irish portal tombs. A type of megalithic tomb, these often consist of large upright rocks, known as portal stones, supporting a large capstone.
Studio Bucky’s collection includes a table, stools, chairs and a mirror that were all shaped to appear like large slabs of rock and finished with a blue stain.
“I grew up in rural Ireland, just a stone’s throw from one of these ancient structures,” studio founder Alexander Buckeridge told Dezeen.
“They fascinated me – huge boulders stacked in a way that defied logic, forming chambers aligned with celestial cycles,” he added.
“Ancient communities used portal tombs not just as burial sites, but as places of ritual, storytelling, and connection.”
Made from reclaimed maple wood, each piece is defined by irregular shapes, rough-hewn textures and smooth surfaces.
Some of the pieces feature subtle metal accents, like the keyhole on the Portals Mirror.
“Elements are stacked, offset, or slid to create movement and tension, while rough-hewn textures echo the rawness of ancient stone,” Buckeridge explained.
“Brushed metal details – such as the key and keyhole on the Portals Mirror – reinforce the concept of passage, transforming everyday objects into thresholds between spaces, memories, and interpretations.”
Buckeridge aimed to juxtapose the megalithic forms with modern fabrication methods.
“Traditional techniques meet modern fabrication, resulting in functional sculptures that invite interaction,” said Buckeridge.
The sculptural furniture was produced in New York City, with leftover materials repurposed as part of the studio’s sustainable approach.
Other stone furniture featured on Dezeen includes Omar Chakil’s Transcendence series and a collection of rotating chairs by Sabine Marcelis.
The photography is by Studio Bucky.
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