PRIMITIVE CHAIR

Immersed in intricacies.

Playing with space and drawing the eye, a dining chair hand-carved by artisans in a sacred Indonesian village. Reflecting the individual maker’s craftsmanship, heritage and process, it invites conversations that linger as another bottle is uncorked – stories shared long into the night.

Working from a 50-year-old trunk of aged teak, the seat is the responsibility of a single woodworker, dedicated to carving and crafting the intricate details. The timber legs and backrest are held in place by the seat, with expressed joints and distinct timber grain adding a primitive edge to the final piece. Opening towards the back, depth and proportion are on show. To finish, this piece is sanded by hand until the surface is smooth and then lacquered for a semi-lustrous appearance. A piece of skilled craftsmanship, conducted over four weeks from beginning to end.