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I haven’t uploaded anything for a long time. I’ve been busy with orders every since my younger brother came back to the philippines and started selling my work and also accepting customize orders.
Anyway, this rocking chair was from my first collection. Its one of my most expensive pieces that got sold. I did not have any drawings because I was purely sculpting out the idea of an adult rocking horse. I sat on it thousands of times to get right proportion, I wanted to include a foot rest that you can rub and massage your feet on. I studied and researched on rocking chairs for a good week before I started to convert one of the chairs I was working on, into a a rocking chair.
Its made from 16 different kind of reclaimed wood from the Philippines (you can check my previous projects to see the wood materials I use). This piece took me 3 months to make. I did not use any metal fasters, just mortise and tenon, wooden pegs and use Glue Lamination to make a strong frame. I even brought a metal detector during the opening of my first exhibit so that guests would believe me.
This is one of my favorite pieces and I was a little sad when it got sold (no matter what the price was). I originally made the rocking chair for my dad as a gift but my mom convinced me I need to start selling so I included it in my show. She said, “This is your business now, you can always make another one.” Its been 6 months already and I have yet to make a rocking chair for my dad. I am working on bed for my parents. =)
The Rocking Horse is now in a private residence in San Diego, CA.
Nico
www.niccolojose.com
-- Nico Jose; Sculptor, Painter, Furniture Maker, www.nicojose.com
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DavidBethune
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#1 posted 384 days ago
Awesome job.. VERY unique..
gfadvm
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#2 posted 384 days ago
That is an amazing rocker. Very unique design, flawless craftsmanship, great finish, and beautiful woods. In other words: REALLY COOL!
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a1Jim
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#3 posted 384 days ago
Wow Nico
This is as original as a chair can get,it’s a out of this world design.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
Schwieb
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#4 posted 384 days ago
Move over Sam Maloof. Nico is coming to town. Very beautiful and amazing rocker. You are extremely talented.
-- Dr. Ken, Florida - Durch harte arbeit werden Träume wahr.
vakman
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#5 posted 384 days ago
This is astounding! I second the Maloof comment, you’ve set the bar significantly higher, thanks for sharing this.
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Earlb
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#6 posted 384 days ago
that thing is amazing!
-- It is all in your perspective.
Ryan Haasen
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#7 posted 384 days ago
Probably the most unique rocking chair I’ve seen on here, simply amazing!
-- Ryan
mmh
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#8 posted 384 days ago
Uniquely beautiful! I love the unique design as it’s whimsical and functional. I especially like the foot massager!
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
Charles Maxwell
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#9 posted 384 days ago
WILD!
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Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor
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#10 posted 384 days ago
That definitely works! I like your creative style. Hope to see more
-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com
Mark A. DeCou
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#11 posted 384 days ago
a prime example of why I “buddied” you so that I’d get notified about every piece you post here. Way to go, very interesting.
Mark
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#12 posted 384 days ago
I would say you one upped Sam Maloof and I think he would probably agree! Your projects are all astounding!
-- Erwin, Jacksonville, FL
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#13 posted 384 days ago
I echo what Mark said….. I don’t want to miss a single project that you make!!! You never let us down, you always raise the bar ” a little higher” and then…. you exceed yourself! This is a fantastic rocking chair/horse and a fantastic piece of art! Congrats Nico, glad that business is going well for you also!
-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/
learnin2do
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#14 posted 384 days ago
YOU rock!! -as usual!!!
-- christine
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#15 posted 384 days ago
So impressive ! Design,craftsmanship,appearance and originality all wrapped up in one sweet package ! So impressive !!!
-- Rob,Gaithersburg,MD,One mans trash is another mans woodshop treasure !!
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