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Sapele Dining Chair

By DChafe, member Jan 08, 2009

The chair is of Sapele. The design has the back joint of the Maloof Low Back but the seat was reconfigured smaller and to blend into the front legs. The crest rail was carved to emphasize the fan shape of the spindles. The spindles are bent lamination. The legs curved for a more graceful look.

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Comments

kuzmick | Jan 15, 2009 03:21pm | #1
Wow really nice work, Wish I had the patience for all those curves
Jurgen01 | May 28, 2009 08:58pm | #2
This is terrific work. Your interpretation of a Maloof chair is really beautiful and I hope those who use it appreciate what a treasure you have made. Thanks for sharing the photographs.
lund_fisher | Nov 23, 2009 09:45pm | #3
Very nice!
This is inspiring!
TedMT | Feb 19, 2010 07:22pm | #4
Wow! I really like this chair. What a wonderful design and well built. Nice job!!
EB9307 | Mar 02, 2013 07:25pm | #5
Mr. DChafe, very nice craftsmanship, and you made it of what I think is some of the most beautiful wood in nature.
The bands/veins of gold throughout the grain is awsome. Thanks for sharing !
Tom51 | Jun 22, 2013 02:27am | #6
Well done. I have been trying for years to figure out a strong joint for the front legs that would integrate with a sculpted seat. I like your solution.

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