Ta'or Box: Revolutionizing Wooden Drawers

Designers Peter Van Hoecke & Kevin Donceel Unveil an Innovative Approach to Wooden Drawer Design

Designers Peter Van Hoecke & Kevin Donceel have reimagined the traditional wooden drawer with their Ta'or Box, a premium product that combines high-end design, uncompromising quality, and endless customization options. This award-winning design, inspired by the question of whether an industrially manufactured wooden box could rival a handmade one, has set a new standard in the industry.

The Ta'or Box is a testament to thinking outside the box. The designers' goal was to create a premium wooden drawer that not only matched the quality of a handmade one but surpassed it. The result is a slim-line drawer available in an infinite variety of dimensions, materials, and colors. This innovative design has been recognized with the prestigious Golden A' Design Quality and Innovation Award in 2016.

What sets the Ta'or Box apart is its unique combination of design ambition, quality, and customization freedom. The drawer can be manufactured in any desired width between 250 and 1,200 mm, with five different heights and nominal lengths ranging from 250 to 750 mm. This level of customization is made possible by the use of three different types of real veneer, available in black, grey, or white, and three varieties of wood decor.

The Ta'or Box is not just about aesthetics; it's also about functionality and ease of assembly. Despite its high-quality appearance, the drawer can be assembled without tools in just 60 seconds, thanks to a revolutionary principle that sets a new standard for assembling premium wooden drawers. This is achieved through a patented method that allows the components to be put together without any joints, with the fronts secured and the connections made without the need for tools.

The Ta'or Box project started in 2012 in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, and the first design was completed in 2014. The second generation, featuring innovative technology, was released in August 2015, and the international release for the European market began in October 2015. The design process involved overcoming several challenges, including achieving sharp edges, perfectly straight sides, and a width of just 13 mm, all the result of an extremely precise production process.

In conclusion, the Ta'or Box is a game-changer in the world of wooden drawer design. Its combination of high-end design, quality, and customization options, along with its ease of assembly, makes it a standout product in the industry. This innovative approach to wooden drawer design is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of designers Peter Van Hoecke & Kevin Donceel.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Peter Van Hoecke, Kevin Donceel
Image Credits: [Image #1: Photographer Juan Wyns, Join the revolution, 2015. ] [Image #2: Photographer Juan Wyns, Assembled in 60 s, 2015. ] [Image #3: Photographer Juan Wyns, Endless possibilities, 2015. ] [Image #4: Photographer Juan Wyns, Organise your life, 2015. ] [Image #5: Photographer Juan Wyns, Factory of the future, 2015. ]
Project Team Members: Peter Van Hoecke, Kevin Donceel
Project Name: Ta'or box
Project Client: Peter Van Hoecke, Kevin Donceel


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