Woodworker: Mark Weaber

This chair was part of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s second exhibition on the Adirondack theme. Professor Christopher Weiland and director Steve Loar invited students and alumni from recognized furniture and design programs, challenging them to explore and redesign the century-old Adirondack chair. At the time the call for entries was announced, Weaber was studying ergonomics in design. The thin slats allowed a more ergonomic profile than the traditional chair. He curved the front slats down and around to avoid sharp edges. For a smoother front surface, he glued the back and seat slats to the framework and reinforced them with a cleat and screws from the back. The joint between the back post and back legs is a half-lap, pared by hand for a gap-free shoulder.

Photo: Roy Engelbrecht