| Project by Kaleo | posted 509 days ago | 503 views | 1 time favorited | 11 comments | ![]() |
this it the lastest project of mine. It started out as a completly different chair and ended up like this. It is made of tasmanian blackwood and brazilan walnut. The seat is hand shaped to dip in the middle and rollover in the front. The back is also hand shaped and it’s on a pivot, so when you sit back in the chair the back pivots to your angle of sit. This project wasn’t my favorite. But I like the result.
-- Kaleo , http://www.kaleosworkshop.com
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11 comments so far
MsDebbieP
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posted 509 days ago
great geometric feel – lines contrasting with the curves that you described. Nice.
Love the idea of tilting back. I can feel the comfort already.
Very nice.
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Mark A. DeCou
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posted 509 days ago
another nice engineering feat and comfortable looking chair. Are you still in school? I’m looking forward to seeing more “kaleo” items!
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Kaleo
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posted 509 days ago
Thank you both. Yes Mark I am still in school, for at least another 6 months or so, and then back to the states to find a job. If anyone knows of any makers that need a man ,let me know.
-- Kaleo , http://www.kaleosworkshop.com
Don
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posted 509 days ago
Kaleo, your work is always impressive. I don’t expect that you will find it too difficult to find a custom shop that’s needs an artistic craftsman like yourself.
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dennis mitchell
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posted 509 days ago
I like that pivot feature.
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Bill
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posted 509 days ago
A nice job Kaleo. It reminds me of a Morris style chair for some reason, but without all the bulk.
I bet you will find some work when you return. You should set up your own custom furniture shop. The work you do should sell!
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mot
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posted 509 days ago
Incredible craftsmanship. It’s just at another level. Thanks for sharing.
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scottb
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posted 509 days ago
pivoting back – great idea. allows for a custom fit no matter how you sit or slouch.
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jockmike2
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posted 509 days ago
Unique in every way Kaleo. Quite the chair. I like making them. mike
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johnt
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posted 509 days ago
Kaleo, very nice, I love the idea of the two woods. I really gives it a character of it’s own. In trying to decide where to go when you return to the States, I would vote for Seattle, there’s more choices of wood stock. Or you could join us in Alberta, Canada where there’s such an oil boom going on, you can print your own money. Cheers, johnt
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oscorner
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posted 508 days ago
Interesting project.
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