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Panthera, Opal Sycamore
Figured sycamore and madrona burl, with a red bamboo sphere.
The story
The Totem blurs the line between a functional object and collectible art. Our Panthera pattern wraps its faceted surfaces in madrona burl marquetry, with botanical detail and subtle animal motifs, while the figuring of the sycamore shifts in depth as the light moves.
At its centre sits a sphere of solid bamboo, lacquered to a high gloss, apparently suspended between the upper and lower forms. Use it for a plant, a sculpture or simply on its own.
“Spheres within spheres, shifting as you walk around it.”









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Figured sycamore and madrona burl, with a red bamboo sphere.
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From render to piece
Every Shokunin piece is drawn, sampled and modelled in 3D in our studio in Windermere before it is made, so that proportion, balance and pattern are resolved on screen before a single veneer is cut.
Yes. The ex-display Totem is at the Bert Frank studio on Farringdon Road, London, ready to buy now. Ask us for the price, and to arrange a viewing.
The base is weighted for stability. Tell us what you would like to stand on it and we will confirm, and we can add a liner for a planted pot.
Yes. The Totem is available to view by appointment at the Bert Frank studio on Farringdon Road, London. Book a viewing and we will arrange a time.
Send an enquiry. We confirm the finish, dimensions and delivery with you, then send a pro forma invoice. Production begins once the pro forma is settled; staged payments can be arranged.
Yes. The totem can be made in other veneers and metals, and at a different size. We send samples of every finish before we begin.
Your totem is made in 12 weeks once the finish is confirmed, or 16 weeks in a new finish after sampling. Shipping then takes between two and nine weeks, depending on where it is going. The delivery estimate on this page works out the dates for you.
Every piece is crated for travel and arrives fully assembled. Standard delivery is to your door; white-glove delivery and installation, with the piece carried in, unpacked, levelled and installed, is available as a separately priced service. Delivery is quoted with your pro forma.
Dust with a soft microfibre cloth, keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat, and never use harsh cleaners. Our care guide covers everything, and comes with every piece.
Yes, for interior designers and architects. Tick the trade box when you enquire and we will send trade pricing.

Tell us where it is going and how you would like to see it, and we will come back to you personally.