Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Australian Wood Review

    Woven Wood Bench

    May 19, 2020 6 minutes
    Photos: Henrik Tjaerby

    Four years ago I made a shelf from a woven lattice of wood as I wanted a light and transparent look. It only had to carry a couple of jumpers so after a few trials I realised 3mm maple slats were more than strong enough. Very quickly my one year old realised this shelf was his favourite place to jump as it had a nice bouncy action – and to my surprise he didn’t break it like most other things in the house!

    Extending this idea to other furniture items seemed obvious, so I came up with a concept using a very simple frame for the weaving supported by vertical legs. The Danish cord benches from the 50s used stretchers for stability, but for a cleaner look I decided to use just the one deep 90mm rail. This could withstand a lot of downwards force, and as it didn’t need much sideways

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Australian Wood Review

    Australian Wood Review5 min read
    Buy the Pack
    In the beginning, I bought timber at woodworking shows or swapped boards with mates. As my skills and aspirations progressed, I looked for timber merchants who sold by the lineal metre. But at some point, larger projects came along and I needed more
    Australian Wood Review5 min read
    The Art and Craft of Straw Marquetry
    Straw marquetry is a centuries old craft that sees the use of straw applied to furniture and other objects in decorative patterns. Its popularity has waxed and waned, however today marquetries of ribbon-thin, flattened straw may be seen in some of th
    Australian Wood Review7 min read
    Turning Branch Timbers
    When my wife decided the large oak tree in front of our house needed a trim, I couldn’t bear to see the many branches go to waste, or even worse, chipped or relegated to someone else’s firewood pile. As a dedicated turner and a person who hates to se

    Related