Cumbrian Rocker

Description

The central feature of this chair is the long curved back rest which is made from beautifully figured quarter sawn Oak. These tapered laminations have book-matched faces and provide a gentle spring when lent against, with a space down the middle allowing room for the spine.

I used pegged bridle joints for the framework which are very strong and also visible, giving the chair a real feeling of strength whilst remaining light and elegant. The hand-carved solid elm seat joins all these elements together and adds a variation in grain and colour.

This chair was awarded first prize at the New Forest Trust Fine Crafted Furniture Awards.