The story

Between furniture and sculpture

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.”
Madrona burl marquetry on the Totem
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Explore the details

Select a point on the totem
The Panthera Totem plant stand
Marquetry on every face
A sphere of solid bamboo
Depth that shifts with the light
A weighted base
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Specification

Elevation drawing of the totem with dimensions
Elevations
Dimensions
H 116 × W 28.4 cm
Weight
28 kg
Colourway
Opal Sycamore
Veneers
Figured sycamore, madrona burl
Sphere
Solid bamboo, high-gloss lacquer
Materials
Bamboo, Eco-Wud, steel
Finish
Matte lacquer and gloss
Base
Weighted for stability
Lead time
Made to order in 12 weeks as shown; 16 weeks in a new finish, after sampling
Provenance
Designed in Windermere. Made by hand in one of the Sultan of Oman’s respected furniture workshops. Engraved Shokunin hallmark
Care
Soft microfibre cloth, away from direct sun and heat. Care guide
Delivery
Crated and delivered fully assembled; white-glove installation available worldwide
Marquetry on the Totem
The Totem and side table
The Totem and sideboard
A render of the Totem in an entrance hall
Marquetry detail
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Make it yours

Bespoke commissions
The Panthera Totem

Shown

Panthera, Opal Sycamore

Figured sycamore and madrona burl, with a red bamboo sphere.

Your choice of

Veneers
Light or dark palettes from more than 555 veneers, or a colourway drawn for your room.
Sphere
Lacquered in any colour.
Size
Adapt the proportions to suit your space: taller or shorter, wider or narrower.
Pattern
Any of our patterns, or your own artwork, in marquetry.
A render of the Totem in a stone hall

From render to piece

Modelled before it is made

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.

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Buying and delivery

No obligation until you approve the pro forma

If you enquire today, this is when your totem arrives.

  1. 1

    This week

    Enquire or book a viewing

    See it in Windermere or on a video call. We answer every question about size, finish and delivery.

  2. 2

    Within two weeks

    Confirm your finish

    We confirm the finish and dimensions with you and send a pro forma invoice.

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    12 weeks

    Made by hand

    Your totem is made in 12 weeks, with photographs from the workshop as it takes shape.

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    After making

    Delivered

    Crated and shipped fully assembled to your door. White-glove installation is a separately priced service.

Payment

Prices are in pounds sterling. Production begins once the pro forma is settled, and staged payments can be arranged. Trade terms for interior designers and architects.

Delivery and installation

Crated for travel and delivered fully assembled, to your door as standard. White-glove delivery and installation can be arranged worldwide.

Hallmarked, and cared for

Every piece carries the engraved Shokunin hallmark and arrives with our care guide. We are here for the life of the piece. Read the care guide

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Questions

07472 697363

Before you buy

Viewing, ordering, finishes, delivery and care.

Is there one available now?

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.

Will it take a heavy plant?

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.

Can I see it before I buy?

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.

How do I order?

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.

Can it be made in another size or finish?

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.

When will it arrive?

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.

How is it delivered?

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.

How do I look after it?

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.

Do you offer trade terms?

Yes, for interior designers and architects. Tick the trade box when you enquire and we will send trade pricing.

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The Shokunin collection

All cabinets and bars
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Enquire

info@patience-gough.com
The Totem and the Panthera side table

Enquire about the Panthera Totem Plant Stand

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

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For designers and clients

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