Western Maple, Upholstery:  “William Morris” fabric – Willow Bough Minor

Clear “Osmo” wax oil over MINWAX stain (Sedona Red 222)

This chair was created for an existing vanity dresser.  As part of my design, I wanted to incorporate an element of Queen Anne era furniture style so began with a cabriole leg.  I also wanted to provide more than just the function of seating so added practicality by including two drawers beneath the seat for storage.

Keeping with William Morris’ philosophy, I used hand tools to reproduce the reeds and flutes on the surface to match the existing dresser.  The back was hand carved and I completed the drawer dovetail joinery using hand tools.  The drawers (on either side of the chair) have a full extension slider made out of maple.