The young Slovenian, after graduating from forestry school, couldn't find a job in his specialization, so he created his own job - with the help of a Wood-Mizer bandsaw. The Slovenian village of Plat is situated high in the Alps, at 875 meters...
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I was asked if the knots could be sealed with shellac. I replied that, as far as I know, the tannins and especially the resin in the knots are a problem and it is very difficult to lock everything inside the wood. Over time, especially during warm periods, the resin expands and tends to come out....
When I discover a great design in an ordinary and perhaps even mundane piece of furniture, I want to find out as much as I can about the person who made it. That's how I discovered Jan Waterston, a young designer, more self-taught than educated, who has discovered...
I am one of those people who appreciate old furniture and feel comfortable surrounded by all kinds of "junk". I feel so connected to past generations, I have the feeling that we are still together, that time stands still precisely so that we don't drift apart. But the furniture...
A weathered fence reminded me of an old method of getting that gray color specific to wood that has stood outside. I was at a furniture factory when I saw the fence and couldn't resist taking a photo. I thought it was really beautiful precisely because of the added charm of...