Submaterial, the design studio recognized for its innovative architectural finishes crafted from natural materials, announces Wood Ripple, a sculptural wood wall covering that transforms flat surfaces into dynamic architectural features. Combining precision-bent White Oak or Walnut veneer with a sustainably sourced natural cork core, Wood Ripple introduces movement, texture, and dimensional depth while reflecting light to create ever-changing highlights and shadows throughout the day.
Designed for residential and commercial interiors, Wood Ripple delivers a refined, modern aesthetic through organic bends and reliefs rather than graphic pattern. Installed using a z-clip mounting system, the modular wall covering offers straightforward installation while making a dramatic architectural statement. Fabricated with a 100% VOC-free cork core sourced from Portugal and finished with a durable water-based polyurethane, Wood Ripple reflects Submaterial’s commitment to sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, and enduring craftsmanship.
“In our latest development at Submaterial, I am incredibly proud of our integration of a cork core, which makes up over a third of the product’s material composition,” says Lead Designer Damián Garduño. “This represents a brand-new material technology and production workflow for us. Because cork-core bent lamination is virtually unseen in contemporary furniture and product design, it’s exciting to contribute something truly novel to the larger design and manufacturing community.”
With Wood Ripple, Submaterial continues to expand the possibilities of architectural surface design—combining sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, and timeless craftsmanship into a wall covering that transforms interiors through texture, light, and movement.
Availability: Wood Ripple is available beginning August 1, 2026. Like all Submaterial offerings, it is fully customizable to meet the unique requirements of each project, with flexible options for size, configuration, and finish. Available in White Oak and Walnut veneer, Wood Ripple is priced at $80 per square foot with an estimated lead time of 8–10 weeks. Learn more at: https://submaterial.com/products/wood-ripple.
ABOUT SUBMATERIAL
Submaterial creates thoughtful and precisely handcrafted design pieces for modern interiors. From small residential panels to large-scale commercial installations, our designs are pared down to essential elements of material, pattern, and function. In their simplicity and beauty, these works explore the territory between objects of art and objects of design. As both the designer and the manufacturer, Submaterial can easily customize any of our products, changing color or scale to suit the intended environment. From its start in 2006 in the rain-drenched Pacific Northwest to our current sun-soaked New Mexico studio, Submaterial has always focused on natural and sustainable materials such as wool felt, cork, wood, and leather. These materials are fashioned by hand into beautifully surfaced wallcoverings, panels, screens, and more by our skilled fabricators using environmentally conscious and lean manufacturing processes.