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Willow and Pine Log Chair

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dennis mitchell

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Bent green Willow branches from our farm and pine branches salvaged from the forest floor make this chair. Most log furniture is pretty uncomfortable, but this is the nicest sitting chair I’ve made to date. I’m also surprised at how strong it is. The willows are just nailed on with paneling nails. Those gremlins would be the grand kids. The branches will dry to a purple color.
I found the book “Making Gypsy Willow Furniture” by Bim Willow to be a great help. The book is largely photos so those who learn visually, like me, will love it.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com


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Harold

287 posts in 329 days


posted 141 days ago

Dennis, this is a wonderful chair, often times the rustic construction style becomes the main focus, but this chair is very beautiful, it is only after looking closer do you see the method of construction. Wonderful work my friend!!!!

-- If knowledge is not shared, it is forgotten.

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CharlieM1958

4170 posts in 700 days


posted 141 days ago

I second what Harold said. At first glance, all you see are the graceful curves of the willow branches. This is a really beautiful piece, Dennis.

Nice work on the gremlins, too. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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griff

444 posts in 243 days


posted 141 days ago

Great looking chair , I have some small willows and I`ve been wanting to try some porch furniture

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

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RusticElements

141 posts in 207 days


posted 141 days ago

Nice design. Not the usual “rustic”. A very workable blend of modern and rustic.

You don’t look old enough to have grand kids.

-- Michael R. Harvey - Brewster, NY - RusticElementArt.com - SpaceAware.org - AnConn.com

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Diane

455 posts in 604 days


posted 141 days ago

This is beautiful. It is a kind of a surprise too because I never saw anything like it. I wish I could sit in it and give it a try it looks comfy.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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jockmike2

4129 posts in 728 days


posted 141 days ago

Dennis you outdid yourself in two ways, you produced a beautiful chair with graceful lines and very special unusual designs, but also produced two of the most strikingly beautiful offspring I’ve ever seen besides my own. mike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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pat sherman

357 posts in 854 days


posted 141 days ago

nice chair. i like it.

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

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dlcarver

228 posts in 212 days


posted 141 days ago

Dennis, this is fantastic work. I love it…..... the children are even more beautiful !!!

Dave

-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com

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TomFran

2360 posts in 476 days


posted 141 days ago

Very artistic design, Dennis. Nice work! Beautiful grandchildren too!

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

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Max

5852 posts in 755 days


posted 141 days ago

Dennis,

Very nice looking chair, and it does look comfortable. I like the way that you did the arms.

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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Napaman

1760 posts in 559 days


posted 141 days ago

this is really cool…I love it…if you made some to sell…think 100% profit on materials (excluding gathering time)...

the grandkids look amazing too…clearly having fun!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...177 days to sanity...

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miles125

920 posts in 487 days


posted 141 days ago

Great looking chair Dennis. I’ll have to try some willow stuff one of these days.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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Diane

455 posts in 604 days


posted 141 days ago

I just noticed we can vote for favorites so I picked this chair for sure. I also think the grand kids are beautiful.

You have a lot of posts to this chair in such a short time, I bet you will get more votes that it is their favorite as well.

Diane

-- http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/DMarcella/

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RobS

1104 posts in 788 days


posted 141 days ago

Great work Dennis on all the items pictured… and is that an Alderica Pine in the background of the first shot? I have a couple live Christmas trees that I planted that look like that or close to it anyway..

Thanks for sharing and enjoy the chair and the children.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

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GaryK

8482 posts in 470 days


posted 141 days ago

That is an outstanding job, Dennis! A couple of cute little gremlins also.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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dennis mitchell

2932 posts in 796 days


posted 141 days ago

Thanks everyone!
Rob…I’m not sure what type of pine it is. It was one of the first trees I planted.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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TedM

1363 posts in 214 days


posted 141 days ago

Very nice!

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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mrtrim

1545 posts in 362 days


posted 141 days ago

awsome chair dennis ! cute gremlins also !

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Russel

1229 posts in 421 days


posted 141 days ago

Very cool chair; has sort of a regal feel to it the way it wraps and frames the seat.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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gbvinc

362 posts in 428 days


posted 141 days ago

Looks nice & comfy Dennis!

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Scott Bryan

9034 posts in 303 days


posted 141 days ago

Dennis,

This is a very original chair. Well done. Great use of “firewood” as well. But to tell you the truth it is upstaged by the “gremlins”. They look like they are enjoying being in front of the camera.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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trifern

3979 posts in 249 days


posted 140 days ago

I love the sculptural qualities of your chair Dennis. It is well designed and executed. Thank you for sharing.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

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DAN

3191 posts in 464 days


posted 140 days ago

Hello Dennis

What kind of finish do you apply after it drys out ? Oil ? shellac ? I’ve seen antique type chairs and I’ve often wondered what the secrets are. I must say this is a beautiful design and looks very comfortable. Never know, I may run into some cool willow branches someday .

Regards
DAN

-- ..... art for lifes sake

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Dorje

1743 posts in 478 days


posted 140 days ago

Great chair!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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JoeHe

7 posts in 178 days


posted 140 days ago

Wonderful chair, Dennis! Hope to make similar chairs myself. Very nice web site also.

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dennis mitchell

2932 posts in 796 days


posted 140 days ago

Thanks Everyone
Dan, I finished the logs with a lacquer. The willow will be unfinished. Some twig benders use linseed oil on their furniture.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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Jarrod Zion Murphree

215 posts in 205 days


posted 138 days ago

Very cool; I love the way those bent willow chairs sit.

-- Jarrod, Eagle Nest, NM http://anthologyfinefurniture.wordpress.com

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anotherbrick

17 posts in 137 days


posted 137 days ago

it must be very comfortable

-- china

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