The chair looks great, Ed! I hope there are many more in your future. And I especially hope you continue on with this substack. I enjoy the shit out of it.
It's funny how people react to wood being covered by paint, particularly when you look back in history and see that the majority of wood was painted, not left on show.
Lovely chair! If you’re disappointed that you, like me, didn’t finish in time for an LAP merit badge, I’m happy to report that someone in my shop had some knock-offs made. Want one? I’ll mail it to you! You deserve it!
A chair that is, in every right and proper sense, a work of art. Emphasizing both ‘work’ and ‘art’, and in each case to give all due to the knowledge, effort, and personal and human sense they carry.
Oh, and for those who don’t think wood furniture, etc. should be painted: pbbbbt! For any given piece or bit of work, the artisan may feel that the proper thing for a finish something quite particular, and in such cases, it’s the artisan’s opinion that should prevail. All others can go suck eggs. And once a chair, bureau, chest, box, or whatever is owned by a person, that person is of course free to (I’d say ‘encouraged to’) use, alter, modify, fold, twist, bend, staple, mutilate, or (gasp!) even paint it as the owner sees fit.
It's definitely comfortable for general sitting, what I haven't done yet is sit at a table in it. That said, the geometry is the same as others I have made that are good for dining or working at a computer, so I'm sure it will be good for that too.
Ed, this series has been really good. I love points you've added to Schwarz's book. It's real value added. Finished product? Most excellent. I look forward to seeing more
The chair looks great, Ed! I hope there are many more in your future. And I especially hope you continue on with this substack. I enjoy the shit out of it.
Well that's nice of you to say so. There will be more. Both chairs and Substack posts.
Nice chair, good attitude!
I made a hand molded picture frame out of birch. First time using old wooden hollow planes.
The artwork had silver tones and I wanted to compliment the colors so I spray painted the frame silver.
My brother had a fit! Something about wood should be in it’s natural state, blah blah blah.
Isn’t Art supposed to be controversial? Anyway I liked the result even more after that.
It's funny how people react to wood being covered by paint, particularly when you look back in history and see that the majority of wood was painted, not left on show.
I love this. You’ve made for entertaining reading and a bit of demystifying chair making as attainable.
Thank you
The hand made sticks are the best! They look, whats the word I’m looking for? Authentic? Organic? They just look awesome.
Thanks Eric, I wholeheartedly agree the sticks have a bit more life to them than a dowel ever would
Just want to add a heartfelt Thank You for this whole series.
I’m early in my chairmaking journey, and these posts have been a constant companion to The Stick Chair book as I piece together my first lowback.
Said another way; I wouldn’t own a green laser without you. It’s not the compliment your work warrants, but damn it if it isn’t true.
Thanks James
That’s quite a beautiful chair! It must feel good to have created something like that with your own hands and mind.
Thanks Peter, I’m pleased with it
Lovely chair! If you’re disappointed that you, like me, didn’t finish in time for an LAP merit badge, I’m happy to report that someone in my shop had some knock-offs made. Want one? I’ll mail it to you! You deserve it!
This is my fifth stick chair, so I was able to secure my badge quite some time ago. But thanks for the offer 😊
I figured as much… I’ve seen your old stuff on IG as well. But I had to make sure!
I love the color on the new chair. It’s got a nice robin’s egg thing happening.
It’s a great colour isn’t it? I’m pleased with it.
A chair that is, in every right and proper sense, a work of art. Emphasizing both ‘work’ and ‘art’, and in each case to give all due to the knowledge, effort, and personal and human sense they carry.
Oh, and for those who don’t think wood furniture, etc. should be painted: pbbbbt! For any given piece or bit of work, the artisan may feel that the proper thing for a finish something quite particular, and in such cases, it’s the artisan’s opinion that should prevail. All others can go suck eggs. And once a chair, bureau, chest, box, or whatever is owned by a person, that person is of course free to (I’d say ‘encouraged to’) use, alter, modify, fold, twist, bend, staple, mutilate, or (gasp!) even paint it as the owner sees fit.
Hear Hear
Thanks Perry 😊
A Very beautiful chair Ed, and I do like the color you selected. A job well done. Congratulations, and thanks for letting us share your journey.
Cheers,
Michael
Thanks Michael
How comfortable is your new chair to have a meal, read a book, contemplate your world, sit with friends?
Thanks!
It's definitely comfortable for general sitting, what I haven't done yet is sit at a table in it. That said, the geometry is the same as others I have made that are good for dining or working at a computer, so I'm sure it will be good for that too.
Nice looking chair! Really enjoy your posts!
Thank you, there will be more.
Handsome chair, and I love the colour.
Thank you 😊
Ed, this series has been really good. I love points you've added to Schwarz's book. It's real value added. Finished product? Most excellent. I look forward to seeing more
Thanks 😊