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Cherry, ebony, stainless steel, nickel-plated aluminum, and nylon monofilament line.

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Cherry, ebony, stainless steel, nickel-plated aluminum, and nylon monofilament line.

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Cherry, ebony, stainless steel, nickel-plated aluminum, and nylon monofilament line.

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Cherry, ebony, stainless steel, nickel-plated aluminum, and nylon monofilament line.

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Cherry, ebony, stainless steel, nickel-plated aluminum, and nylon monofilament line.

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After being somewhat dissatisfied with the results of my previous two attempts at a chair, it took me a while to attempt it again - sixteen years, to be exact. The result is this, built in cherry, ebony, stainless steel, nickel-plated aluminum, and nylon monofilament line. The weaving of the nylon and stainless was especially challenging, taking some 40 hours to complete. The finish uses a gel stain with a lacquer top coat.

The Serpentine Chair won the "Peer Award" and "Best in Show" award at the 2009 Northern Woods Exhibition in Edina, Minnesota.

Designer, Furniture Maker, Woodworker

http://www.gormanartanddesign.com 

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