Woodworker: Quentin Kelley
Kelley based the design of this chair on one his client liked. The original, made by an Italian manufacturer, was badly proportioned, so Kelley resized his version. He also thought he could improve on the details of the arms, crest rail, back splat, and seat apron. So he designed a chair of soft maple, adding dark stain and upholstery according to the client’s wishes. Then he made this version (21 in. deep by 21 in. wide by 39 in. tall) for himself, leaving it unfinished and upholstering the seat with simple muslin fabric. It took about 100 hours to complete.