chair 001March 2024



















poplar, bass, mahogany, fish glue and cotton thread

First independently crafted chair, initially aimed at achieving a lightweight skeletal design. While considering various modern lightweight materials like carbon fibre and fibreglass, I ultimately opted for a return to honest material usage and a challenge to my handcrafting abilities. Every joint in this chair is meticulously handmade, crafted entirely from wood and finished with shellac.

photography: Yichen Li
model: Serena Xia



















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Providence | Boston
Rhode Island School of Design