Handmade in the Heartland
****I am able to make up to 10 of these before the end of July. I’m taking orders through the end of June, and will hand deliver the chair to you before the end of July. Cherry only - contact me for a conversation about a different wood.****
A hand-built rocking chair designed around comfort, balance, and visual rhythm.
This piece is constructed from solid hardwood and shaped almost entirely by hand; from the carved seat to the tapered legs and spindles. The result is a chair that feels light and open, while still being structurally grounded and built to last.
The seat is carved into a shallow dish to support the body naturally, with a continuous curve that flows into a fan of slender back spindles. These spindles rise into a gently angled headrest, creating a flexible back that adapts subtly as you sit. The arms are set deliberately to frame the sitter without crowding, and the rocker profile is tuned for a smooth, controlled motion rather than exaggerated swing.
Every joint is mechanically locked using traditional joinery with expansion wedges, providing long-term durability without reliance on hidden hardware. Subtle details like the contrasting wedges and through joinery are left visible as part of the design.
Finished with a hand-applied hardwax oil, the surface retains a natural feel while offering durable protection.
This chair is made one at a time, and each piece will carry slight variation in grain, tone, and shaping which is part of what makes it unique.
Solid cherry wood bowl turned on my lathe. I try to allow the natural beauty of the wood to speak for itself, highlighting end grain and face grain patterns. Finished with Rubio Monocoat, Pure.
Height: 1 ⅜”
Bottom Outside Diameter: 2 ¾“
Top Outside Diameter: 2 ¾”
Top Inside Diameter: 2 ½“
A handcrafted dining chair built from solid White Oak, designed to bring warmth, character, and lasting utility to the table. Each chair is individually made with careful attention to form, comfort, and traditional woodworking details.
The seat is shaped by hand using a travisher and refined with card scrapers, creating subtle contours that make the chair comfortable for everyday use while preserving the tactile feel of handwork. The back features octagonalized spindles that rise into a gently curved crest rail, offering both support and a distinctive silhouette.
The legs are shaped with clean octagonal tapers, giving the chair a light visual stance while maintaining strength and stability. Joinery is inspired by classic Windsor chair construction, using through-tenons secured with dowels and expansion wedges for a durable, time-tested connection.
Finished in Rubio Monocoat to highlight the natural beauty and grain of the White Oak while providing a low-sheen, protective finish.
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