Vases
Each piece within this collection is crafted entirely by hand using an assortment (10-30 different species) of salvaged rare and exotic hardwood fragments that are arranged one-by-one, in a series of varying layers, to create the unique curvature of each hollow form. Once assembled, each vase is finely planed and sanded - without the use of any machining or lathe-turning, which is made visible in the imperfectly formed undulations - to achieve a smooth exterior surface. Each piece is finally finished to expose the distinctive natural (unstained) colours of its unique array of woods using either walnut oil for a matte finish, or an old violin-style spirit varnish (shellac) for a rich lustre.
Matte Conical Vase, black walnut and torrefied maple with walnut oil finish, 11" (w) x 21" (h)
Matte Ridged Vase, mixed exotic hardwoods with walnut oil finish, 14" (w) x 19-1/2" (h)
Matte Curved Lip Vase (unfinished), maple (lip), black walnut and torrefied maple (body) with walnut oil finish, 11" (w) x 22" (h)
Glossy Thick Layered Vase (with truncated square pyramid base), mixed exotic hardwoods with old violin-style spirit varnish / shellac (vase), and ironwood (base), 13" (w) x 26-1/2" (h) (vase) / 12-1/2“ (w) x 12-1/2" (d) x 4“ (h) (base)
Glossy Short Vase (with truncated square pyramid base), mixed exotic hardwoods with old violin-style spirit varnish / shellac (vase), and mahogany (base), 13" (w) x 17" (h) (vase) / 12-1/2“ (w) x 12-1/2" (d) x 5“ (h) (base)
Glossy Hexagonal Lip Vase (with triangular base), mixed exotic hardwoods with old violin-style spirit varnish / shellac (vase), and unknown wood species (base), 15" (w) x 24" (h) (vase) / 12-1/2“ (w) x 14" (d) x 5“ (h) (base)
Glossy Tall Vase, mixed exotic hardwoods with old violin-style spirit varnish / shellac, 14" (w) x 27" (h)
Large Wine Cabinet Amphora Vase, teak wood with walnut oil finish, 30" (w) x 56" (h)