Two-Slat Ladderback Chair

Wood Species
Ash
Joinery
Mortise and Tenon
Finish
Soap, Milk Paint

Built at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute following a form by chairmaker Jeff Lefkowitz, this chair was a personal milestone: both the first ladderback chair I shaped and the first seat I wove. I departed from tradition by piercing a long void through each back slat, giving the visual lightness of four slender slats with the structural integrity of two.

A traditional soap finish keeps the ash bright and pale so it harmonises with the natural tan of the woven Danish cord seat. Soap finishes are a joy -- easy to maintain and wonderfully soft and silky under the hand.

Two-Slat Ladderback Chair — View 1
Two-Slat Ladderback Chair — View 2

Process & Details

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