This Welsh Stick Chair made from ash has eight through sticks. These have been positioned gently sloping backwards to create a comfortable chair for lounging by the fire reading a book, or sitting watching television.
The legs are hand shaped and octagonal in form, with a gentle taper towards the seat. They are joined by shaped stretchers, which add strength. The arm bow is made from jointed pieces of timber to provide a comfortable curve which is held in place by the through sticks that make up the back. This is then topped with the gently curved comb.
The seats are carved by hand using an adze and a travisher, both of which are curve bladed tools designed for scooping out a comfortable seat.
The sticks are shaped by hand from straight timber and are tapered between the arm bow and the comb.
This Welsh Stick Chair made from ash has eight through sticks. These have been positioned gently sloping backwards to create a comfortable chair for lounging by the fire reading a book, or sitting watching television.
The legs are hand shaped and octagonal in form, with a gentle taper towards the seat. They are joined by shaped stretchers, which add strength. The arm bow is made from jointed pieces of timber to provide a comfortable curve which is held in place by the through sticks that make up the back. This is then topped with the gently curved comb.
The seats are carved by hand using an adze and a travisher, both of which are curve bladed tools designed for scooping out a comfortable seat.
The sticks are shaped by hand from straight timber and are tapered between the arm bow and the comb.
