phi stools

synopsis

the phi stool is based on triangular geometries and chance operations.

together, forms are generated.

materials

the legs are made of Fraxinus americana (White Ash), a very hard and resilient North American hardwood.

made of Quercus rubra, Prunus serotina & Fraxinus americana (White Oak, Black Cherry & White Ash)

finished with 100% tung oil

methods & process

the surface of the stools are left un-milled, but sanded to reflect a certain stage of harvesting and producing lumber, which is almost always unseen. 

tops are finished with a chance drip-ebonization finish, which reacts with the natural tannins in the wood.

the edges of the stool top are hand-hewn with a draw-knife.

features through mortise & tenon leg to seat joint, and a dovetail housing joint (across the seat grain - for durability and strength).

dimensions

~14"w x 17.5"h

2015