Danish cabinetmaker unveils a new piece designed to obscure the tv screen

03 December 2024 | TAPGANG

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At first glance, SKJUL resembles a sideboard or some other regular form of storage. But by sliding open the tambour doors, it reveals itself as the mode of the future for accommodating a tv set in the home – without the black screen that ruins the home’s aesthetic, says the cabinetmaker behind its design.

For years Troels Schack has yearned to create a piece of furniture capable of hiding the big black screen that looms large in his and so many other homes. His goal was to improve the look of the living room (or wherever the tv is situated), while at the same stealing attention away from the tv to perhaps minimize time spent in front of the screen.

A cabinetmaker, designer and owner of the furniture and design studio TAPGANG, Troels Schack has now unveiled his solution in the form of a furniture piece designated SKJUL (Danish for ‘hide’).

»I don’t think a tv-screen is doing anything good for any room when it comes to interior design. It’s rarely pretty – on the other hand it takes up space, steals focus and lures children and adults alike away from the conversation and into even more screen-time. That’s why I wanted to create a piece of furniture which could solve both challenges, at the same time contributing to sustainable furniture production«, says Schack.

Clearly rooted in Danish furniture and design architecture, SKJUL is a tambour cabinet and tv cabinet all in one. The sliding shutters can either hide or reveal the tv, allowing for a genuine home theater experience. All cables and electronic devices are likewise hidden within the piece, allowing it to maintain its clean look. A comparable piece of furniture – one capable of fulfilling the same function and solving the same challenges – has yet to appear on the market.

The first piece is made out of an unusual combination of European beech and oakwood, and it's locally produced in Schack’s workshop in Aarhus, Denmark. TAPGANG only uses FSC-approved woods as sustainability is a core value for this Aarhusian cabinetmaker.

Troels Schack brings two editions of SKJUL to Formland: one in oak with a white oil finish, and a whole new version in walnut and oak.

Troels Schack completed his education as a cabinetmaker in 2020, having earned top grades as well as the highest-ranking medal in his field.