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sculpted walnut high chair

Project by DaytonB posted 531 days ago 774 views 6 times favorited 23 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Modern/ Maloof Style high Chair in Walnut. This is the most recent incarnation of my High chair design, it’s basically the same as the others I’ve built but I’ve widened the footprint a bit to make it a little more stable. The majority of the shaping is done with a band saw, 5” grinder and Microplanes. I then sand down to about 320 and burnish with 0000 steel wool. The finish is a home brew wiping varnish (1/3 high gloss poly, 1/3 mineral spirits, 1/3 boiled linseed Oil) the try is finished with “Tried and True” Varnish oil, it is much more food safe. http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=45105&cat=1,190,42942

The tray locking mechanism is my design. I have still not been able to come up with an all-wood clasp that will hold up, so I have to use a coil spring.

If you’re interested I have more pictures on my website www.daytonwooddesign.com

Thanks

Dayton
www.daytonwooddesign.com


23 comments so far

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Damian Penney

1030 posts in 884 days


posted 531 days ago

Woah! No way would I let my two year old get near that :) Beautiful.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

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TomK

503 posts in 767 days


posted 531 days ago

I agree with Damian. I would hate to see pureed green peas sliding down a leg of such beautiful chair!

-- If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until it's free! PJ O'Rourke

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trifern

7894 posts in 659 days


posted 531 days ago

Truly a work of art. I wish I could shrink myself long enough to sit in it for a while. Thank you for sharing.

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

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ItsMike

21 posts in 549 days


posted 531 days ago

Another GREAT chair, i am going to have to try one of these one of these days!! great work!!!

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DaytonB

119 posts in 758 days


posted 531 days ago

Thanks Guys.
The finish seems to hold up extremely well. I took my daughter’s chair (she’s 18 months now) http://lumberjocks.com/projects/3223 to a furniture show a couple months ago. It had to be washed down pretty good but it looks as good as the day I built it. I did ad another coat of finish to shine it up but I was pleasantly surprised at how good it looked. The great thing about wiping varnish’s it they are so easy to fix.

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CalgaryBill

16 posts in 562 days


posted 531 days ago

Beautiful job! I love the lines and the finish looks great.

-- Calgary Bill

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jockmike2

7297 posts in 1139 days


posted 531 days ago

A Maloof high chair, thats too much. It’s gorgeous. Damians right, you really would’nt let your kid use that? mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Dan Lyke

607 posts in 1017 days


posted 531 days ago

That’s full of awesome!

Wow, beautiful techniques, but the high chair notion is just over the top.

-- Dan Lyke, Petaluma California, http://www.flutterby.net/User:DanLyke

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GaryK

9521 posts in 881 days


posted 531 days ago

That’s a fantastic chair! A great adaptation!

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

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wpreman

1486 posts in 605 days


posted 530 days ago

That is one great high chair! I love the finish, beautiful!

-- Bill, Florida

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SPHinTampa

155 posts in 578 days


posted 530 days ago

Really nice proportions

-- Shawn, I ask in order to learn

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acanthuscarver

156 posts in 604 days


posted 530 days ago

Fantastic chair. I’m sure Mr. Maloof would be proud. Wood choice is tremendous and the design is perfect. I particularly like the color flow of the wood. The use of the lighter material for the back spindles accents them very nicely. Great job.

-- Chuck Bender, period furniture maker, www.acanthus.com

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Napaman

3483 posts in 969 days


posted 530 days ago

that wood is fantastic…i love the curves…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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ND2ELK

6136 posts in 666 days


posted 530 days ago

Exquisite detail and design. You did a beautiful job on this chair. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Todd A. Clippinger

5632 posts in 992 days


posted 530 days ago

Well the first word that came to mind when I saw this project was “exquisite” but I was beat to it.

Nevertheless, it still is valid.

Simply Exquisite!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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matter

209 posts in 661 days


posted 530 days ago

That’s stunning!

-- The only easy wood project is a fire

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BobR

137 posts in 877 days


posted 530 days ago

Magnificient! Shame it has to be put to use. It is a real show piece.

-- Bob

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rtb

678 posts in 605 days


posted 530 days ago

Lets also note babies don’t stay babies for long and this is certainly also a beautiful youth chair that will hold its own in any dining room setting no matter how grand or formal. If Sam Maloof hapens to be a lumber jock I hope he sees this, and favors us with his thoughts. I am very certain he won’t be throwing stones. rt

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

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Chip

1058 posts in 985 days


posted 530 days ago

You sure do beautiful work Dayton.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

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Les Hastings

951 posts in 665 days


posted 528 days ago

Very nice Dayton, excellent work!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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Kipster

1072 posts in 645 days


posted 521 days ago

Wow! That is an elegant chair. again. Wow!

Thanks for sharing.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

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ladiesman217

29 posts in 107 days


posted 91 days ago

as one who never desires being a sire, i’d have kids just to own that! it is awesome!

-- Freedom is the right of all sentient beings

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a1Jim

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posted 91 days ago

I’m sure Sam would love it. fantastic work

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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