Where parquetry meets possibility
The newest Co.Lab collection is Wall to Wall by Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer of Raw Edges for Established & Sons. The creative series reimagines classic parquet flooring as a living system for creative expression that celebrates colour and the natural beauty of European oak.
A living collection for creative expression
Wall to Wall reimagines traditional parquetry as a graphic system of colour and pattern. Using the classic herringbone pattern as a framework, the creative platform invites playful, architectural compositions that challenge expectations of timber flooring.
Crafted from three layers of solid European oak, each plank is hand-stained by artisans in Italy using deeply pigmented dyes that absorb into the wood, preserving its natural grain and texture. The result is a richly expressive and highly durable surface that offers designers the freedom to create bespoke patterns with ease, from bold focal points to subtle tonal compositions.
Crafted from three layers of solid European oak, each plank is hand-stained by artisans in Italy using deeply pigmented dyes that absorb into the wood, preserving its natural grain and texture. The result is a richly expressive and highly durable surface that offers designers the freedom to create bespoke patterns with ease, from bold focal points to subtle tonal compositions.
Explore Wall to Wall
Wall to Wall features a curated selection of 22 colours developed by Raw Edges. These coloured parquetry boards can be used to create unique patterns – from sweeping graphic statements to subtle borders, wayfinding cues or defined zones – with endless possibilities limited only by imagination. Each project is made to order and produced by hand in Italy, with a 16-week lead time.
The designers
Raw Edges is the London-based studio of Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer. Known for their experimental approach to craft and materiality, the duo create playful work that is deeply rooted in process. Their designs are held in the permanent collections of MoMA, V&A, and the Art Institute of Chicago, and have been produced by brands including Established & Sons, Mutina, Louis Vuitton, and Vitra.
