Different Trains was named after Steve Reich’s contemporary composition of the same name. The sliding movement of the compact laminate doors on the cabinet facade have a visual rhythm that recalls the movement of sounds in the composition.
Long planks of solid hardwood create a cabinet with an open form, while the sliding doors articulating the facade partially conceal the cabinet contents, engaging play between positive and negative space.
Available in two widths and one, two or three tiers, various configurations are possible. The wide/single tier version particularly lends itself to use as an A/V unit, while the taller units function well as room dividers
SIZES
358LS Wide/1 tier
W240 × D40 × H65.5 cm
W94 1/2 × D15 3/4 × H25 4/5 ”
358LM Wide/2 tiers
W240 × D40 × H105.5 cm
W94 1/2 × D15 3/4 × H41 4/7 ”
358LL Wide/3 tiers
W240 × D40 × H145.5 cm
W94 1/2 × D15 3/4 × H57 2/7 ”
358MP Narrow/1 tier
W120 × D40 × H65.5 cm
W47 1/4 × D15 3/4 × H25 4/5 ”
358MQ Narrow/2 tiers
W120 × D40 × H105.5 cm
W47 1/4 × D15 3/4 × H41 4/7
358MS Narrow/3 tiers
W120 × D40 × H145.5 cm
W47 1/4 × D15 3/4 × H57 2/7 ”
LEAD TIME
20 weeks. More information here.
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Available in black walnut, white oak, or ash in a range of finishes. Sliding compact laminate doors articulate the facade. Matte black painted steel legs. See menus below for further material information.
The 240cm / 94 1/2" wide cabinet comes with six sliding doors per shelf, consisting of two of each door size, placed along one side of the cabinet only. The 120cm / 47 1/4" wide unit comes with three doors per shelf, consisting of one of each door size, placed along one side of the cabinet only. These doors can be easily removed and reattached on the other side of the cabinet and/or on any tier if preferred. Further sliding doors may be purchased separately. The doors are available in black or as a set of three shades of grey, with the same colour on the front side and back side. They do not have an exact colour reference, however as a guideline, the closest RAL codes are: Black doors, RAL 9011; Grey doors: Light Grey RAL 7035, Medium Grey RAL 7042 and Dark Grey RAL 7012. We do not guarantee an exact match with these RAL codes.
Crafted at the solar-powered De La Espada factory in Portugal. Designed by a creative partner and rigorously engineered with the support of our in-house product development team and expert craftspeople. Durability, comfort and aesthetics combine for a product that lasts a lifetime.
Timber is sustainable solid wood from North America or Europe, offering long-term repairability of the surface. Natural colour and grain variations in every plank make each piece an individual. Traditional wood joinery bonded with wood glue ensures structural integrity. All finishes are non-toxic and applied by hand, sprayed or rubbed.
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Matthew Hilton is an esteemed British designer whose eponymous product line expresses the technical knowledge and clarity of vision gained over four decades in the industry. Utilising robust materials that improve with the mark of age, Matthew Hilton creates timelessly beautiful, exceedingly functional products that are rigorously engineered. Every view of a design is valued equally, every aspect carefully considered, allowing for a sense of appreciation over time as new details are discovered.
“If you live with something, you might pick it up and look at the bottom. So the bottom of it is equally important. Every aspect is important because it is something that is going to stay in your life,” Matthew Hilton.
Solid wood is an expression of the life of a tree, grown for at least 30 years, and the weather patterns it experienced, the absorption of sunshine and minerals. The tree is imbued with meaning, and this meaning is transferred to the piece of furniture it becomes.
Our planks are cut in a way that honours the growth rings and grain, making them clearly visible.
AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT
Our American black walnut is from the midwestern United States. This is a prized hardwood with luxuriously figurative grain patterns and great strength. The walnut tree is relatively small, and the dark heartwood is surrounded by sap wood that is blond in colour.
Our American black walnut timber is available in a choice of oil finishes.
Danish oiled walnut
Black oiled walnut
White oiled walnut
Our Danish oil, white oil, and black oil finishes provide a renewable surface for enduring beauty. Damage can be repaired with relative ease, as the timber can be reapplied with wax or oil at any moment.
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AMERICAN WHITE OAK
Our American white oak is from the eastern coast of the United States. Oak has long been used in furniture due to its great density, outstanding durability and simple, understated beauty. Its durability is compounded by the fact that it contains tannin acid, which naturally prevents rotting.
Our American white oak timber is available in a choice of oil finishes, or an oxidised finish.
Danish oiled oak
White oiled oak
Black oiled oak
Oxidised oak
Danish oiled oak
White oiled oak
Black oiled oak
Oxidised oak
Our Danish oil, white oil, and black oil finishes provide a renewable surface for enduring beauty. Damage can be repaired with relative ease, as the timber can be reapplied with wax or oil at any moment.
Our oxidised timber is sealed with a clear matte lacquer to maintain the colour whilst preserving the tactility of the surface.
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EUROPEAN ASH
Our European Ash is from Portugal, Spain and France. European Ash is a hardwood that has long been prized by cabinetmakers due to its versatility and simple beauty. This dense timber has a coarse yet even texture, compressive strength, and an appealing straight grain. It varies in colour from a cream to pale tan colour and accepts stains and coatings more readily than other timbers.
Our European ash timber is available in a choice of oil, painted, or stained finishes.
OILED EUROPEAN ASH
Danish oiled ash
White oiled ash
Black oiled ash
Our Danish oil, white oil, and black oil finishes provide a renewable surface for enduring beauty. Damage can be repaired with relative ease, as the timber can be reapplied with wax or oil at any moment.
PAINTED EUROPEAN ASH
Our painted timber is available in a choice of 10 paint colours.
Ash Painted White RAL 9016
Ash Painted Bone NCS S1005-Y20R
Ash Painted Fjord NCS S 3010 G20Y
Ash Painted Lagoon NCS 2010 G
Ash Painted Bay NCS S 7010 B50G-approx
Ash Painted Cove NCS S 6010 G10Y-approx
Ash Painted Forest NCS S7020-G
Ash Painted Black RAL 9005
Ash Painted Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Painted Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
Ash Painted Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Painted Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
STAINED EUROPEAN ASH
Our stained timber is available in a choice of 10 colours. The stain is sealed with a clear matte lacquer to maintain the colour whilst preserving the tactility of the surface.
Ash Stained White RAL 9016
Ash Stained Bone NCS S1005-Y20R
Ash Stained Fjord NCS S 3010 G20Y
Ash Stained Lagoon NCS 2010 G
Ash Stained Bay NCS S 7010 B50G-approx
Ash Stained Cove NCS S 6010 G10Y-approx
Ash Stained Forest NCS S7020-G
Ash Stained Black RAL 9005
Ash Stained Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Stained Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
Ash Stained Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Stained Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
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Our compact laminate is high-density and consistent throughout. A blend of wood-based fibres and thermosetting resins manufactured under high pressures and temperatures yields a highly stable, dense panel with good strength-to-weight ratio.
We offer our compact laminate in black or three shades of grey.
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Light grey
Medium grey
Dark grey
Black
