Prism
Sideboard for Maan Sydney
Prism sideboard is inspired by the beauty of gems and the way they capture our attention, how they are cut to enhance the reflection of light. A timeless piece that is romantic, yet sharp. The design duo see their work as functional art. Prism's mirroring metallic top is designed to be a source of creativity for the beholder. It can reflect a beautiful ceiling, the trees outside the window, the skyscrapers in the city, or the owner's favorite object placed on it.
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Prism Sideboard Press Releases
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Prism Sideboard Translations
Excited to make Prism accessible in many languages through our translations: Sideboard EN, Buffetkas AF, Kredenc SQ, የጎን ቁም ሳጥን AM, بوفيه AR, Սպասարան HY, চাইডব'ৰ্ড AS, Bufet AZ, Aparadorea EU, Буфет BE, সাইডবোর্ড BN, Kredenac BS, Скрин BG, ဘေးတွဲစင် MY, Aparador CA, Aparador CEB, Kabati Lakum'mbuyo NY, 餐邊櫃 ZY, 餐边柜 ZH, Crédenza CO, Kredenc HR, Kredenc CS, Skænk DA, Dressoir NL, Bufedo EO, Kummut ET, Lipasto FI, Buffet FR, Clàr-taobh GD, Aparador GL, სერვანტი KA, Sideboard DE, Μπουφές EL, Aparador GN, સાઇડબોર્ડ GU, Konsòl HT, Kabat HA, Pahu Waiho HAW, מזנון HE, साइडबोर्ड HI, Rooj Txee Tso Khoom HMN, Tálalószekrény HU, Skenkur IS, Kabọọdụ Ndebe IG, Bufet ID, Taosbhord GA, Credenza IT, サイドボード JA, Bufet JV, ಸೈಡ್ಬೋರ್ಡ್ KN, Буфет KK, ទូទ្រនាប់ KM, Igicumbi RW, 사이드보드 KO, دولابی لاوە KU, Буфет KY, Abacus LA, ຕູ້ຂ້າງ LO, Servante LV, Bufetas LT, Sideboard LB, Креденц MK, Kabinetra fandrahoana MG, Bufet MS, സൈഡ്ബോർഡ് ML, Buffett MT, Papa Taha MI, साइडबोर्ड MR, Буфет MN, साइडबोर्ड NE, Skjenk NO, Skjenk NB, Aparador OC, ସାଇଡବୋର୍ଡ OR, سایډبورډ PS, بوفه FA, Komoda PL, Aparador PT, ਸਾਈਡਬੋਰਡ PA, Mikhuna Waqaychana QU, Bufet RO, Сервант RU, Potu Teuina SM, पार्श्वपीठिका SA, Komoda SR, Kabhodhi SN, سائيڊ بورڊ SD, පැති කැබිනට්ටුව SI, Príborník SK, Kredenca SL, Kabadh-Dhinac SO, Kaboto ya Tshwarelela ST, Aparador ES, Bufét SU, Kabati la Pembeni SW, Skänk SV, Aparador TL, Буфет TG, சைட்போர்டு TA, Буфет TT, సైడ్బోర్డ్ TE, ตู้เครื่องเคียง TH, འདབས་སྒམ་ BO, ሳይድቦርድ TI, Büfe TR, Bufet TK, Сервант UK, سائیڈ بورڈ UR, يان دولاپ UG, Servan UZ, Tủ Phụ VI, Seidbord CY, Sideboard FY, Isayidbhodi XH, שאַנק YI, Àpótí Ẹ̀gbẹ́ YO, Isayibhodi ZU.
Prism Sideboard Media Articles
We provide articles ready for publication on Prism, offered in several languages: Korean, Arabic (Standard), Hindi, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Turkish, Indonesian, Dutch, Italian and English.
Unique Properties
Prism sideboard is inspired by the beauty of gems and the way they capture our attention, how they are cut to enhance the reflection of light. We wanted to create a timeless piece that is romantic, yet sharp. We see our work as ‘functional art’, we wish for its mirroring metallic top to be a source of creativity for the beholder. It can reflect a beautiful ceiling, the trees outside the window, or the skyscrapers in the city, or the owner's favourite object placed on it.
Tags
Prism, Maan Sydney, Sideboard, Functional Art, Metal, Wood
Production Technology
The body of the cabinet is constructed in a way so we could use offcuts from other projects. Dark wood sideboard: Ethically sourced PEFC certified Tasmanian oak furniture board + Rimex stainless steel mirror made from minimum 50% recycled steel. Eco-friendly, recyclable glass beads are used to etch the steel. Light wood sideboard: Ethically sourced PEFC certified Scandinavian Birch plywood + Rimex stainless steel gold mirror made from minimum 50% recycled steel. Eco-friendly, recyclable glass beads are used to etch the steel.
Design Challenge
We put a lot of thoughts in to the angles and positions of the panels, as well as the general proportions of our sideboard. We wanted to find the perfect balance between round and sharp.
Project Duration
Anna's and Mac's collaboration with Prism sideboard started in May 2024 in Sydney and finished in Sydney January 2025.
Operation Flow
Two doors sideboard with centre front opening, inside storage with one shelf.
Research
We have researched and been inspired by vintage cabinets from multiple eras that all had in common that they were elaborated and seemed to be designed from a perspective with art and beauty in focus. We wanted to design a sideboard that have all of above mentioned but yet feels very modern and sharp in it's design. The durable mirroring metal top part is the most exclusive material of the furniture and will be able to mirror the world of the beholder for generations.
Inspiration
We have been inspired by vintage cabinets from multiple eras that all had in common that they were elaborated and seemed to be designed from the perspective of art and beauty in focus. We wanted to design a sideboard that has all of the above mentioned but yet feels very modern and sharp in its design. Prism sideboard is inspired by the beauty of gems and the way they capture our attention, how they are cut to enhance the reflection of light.
Project Overview
Prism Sideboard has been a Bronze winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Image Credits
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Bronze Recognition
Maan Sydney Design Studio was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Prism Sideboard.
Maan Sydney Design Studio Press Releases
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Maan Sydney Design Studio's Prism Sideboard Wins Bronze at 2025 A' Furniture Design Awards for Innovative Functional Art
Sydney-based Maan Sydney Design Studio has been honored with the Bronze A' Furniture Design Award 2025 for its Prism sideboard, a modern reinterpretation of vintage cabinets inspired by the brilliance of gems and crafted with sustainable materials, blending artful design and functionality for contemporary interiors.
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