At Formshop, we are drawn to designers who examine the simplest daily actions and find ways to transform them entirely. Roee Ben Yehuda is an artist who operates precisely at this intersection—between furniture design and industrial narrative. His work captures the minute details we often overlook, turning them into the focal point of a space.
Furniture with a Secret: When Function Meets Narrative
Roee’s furniture is an exercise in functional surprise. Two of his iconic pieces, currently available at Formshop, perfectly illustrate this:
1. The Chair with a Drawer
This is an architectural, clean seating piece that challenges the "purity" of the traditional chair. By adding a hidden element of storage, Roee transforms a static object into an intriguing personal vessel. It’s an invitation to a different kind of interaction with the most familiar object in the home.
2. The Ceramic Drawer Cabinet
Here, Roee moves away from industrial wood and metal in favor of the heavy, organic feel of clay. This is a piece that feels as though it grew from the material rather than being manufactured in a factory. It provides a soft yet stable home for your precious items, featuring a unique closing sound that only exists in ceramics. [View the Ceramic Cabinet in our collection]
The "Car Handles" Project (@carhandles): A Study in Industrial Beauty
Beyond physical furniture, we are proud to offer exclusive prints from Roee’s famous Car Handles project at Formshop. What began as an intriguing digital archive has evolved into a deep exploration of industrial aesthetics and ergonomics.
Roee captures the handles of vintage and everyday vehicles, stripping them of their mechanical context and presenting them as standalone sculptural objects. These are not just photos of cars; they are studies in chrome and plastic that bring Roee’s unique gaze into the home on an accessible and fascinating scale.
Why We Curate Roee Ben Yehuda
Roee’s work refuses to be boring. He creates what we call "Industrial Fiction"—objects that perform a functional task while telling a story in the process. The combination of engineering precision and raw materiality (seen in his clay work and industrial photography) is exactly what we look for in our collection.
Whether you are investing in a handcrafted ceramic cabinet or hanging a car handle print, you are bringing a piece of modern Israeli design at its finest into your home.
Explore more of Roee's work:
Official Website: roeeby.com
Instagram: @roeeby | @carhandles
Shop Roee Ben Yehuda (and more) at Formshop