Vanity Chair

This chair is part of the Monolith Series, an ongoing exploration of natural forces acting upon mass. Rather than suggesting material removed through carving, the design evokes a sense of compression, as though the form has been shaped by immense pressure over time. In doing so the chair plays with perception, inviting the viewer to question whether they are looking at a solid block or a soft, yielding cushion.

The base is a hand formed block of hempcrete which is then also plastered and polished by hand. The supporting wood structure is laminated maple bent into a shape that resembles flower petals and which holds your body without the need for upholstery.