Willow and Pine Log Chair

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!!!!

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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"

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

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

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

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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. mwurm13@yahoo.com

nice chair. i like it.

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

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

Dave

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

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

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

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

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...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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Very nice!

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

awsome chair dennis ! cute gremlins also !

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

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Looks nice & comfy Dennis!

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.

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

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Great chair!

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

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

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

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

-- Jarrod, Taos, NM http://jzmurphree.wordpress.com/

it must be very comfortable

-- china