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Shoemaker Chair™ no. 49, Smoked Oak
871 €
A true classic made in Denmark since 1936 – where it still to this day is produced by our local joinery.
The seat is shaped out of one large solid piece of wood and because of the variations in the woodgrain, every Shoemaker Chair™ is completely unique. Together, the turned legs and the stabilizing T connection create a harmonic and aesthetic piece of furniture with strong references to the Nordic design universe.
The construction may look rather simple, but it is technically difficult to master. The solid piece of wood has to be carved very accurately to ensure the highest comfort.
At the end of the process every model is finished by hand before going into a three-step process of staining or oiling surface treatments.
Materials: Solid European Oak
Place of Origin: Made in Denmark
A harmonic and aesthetic piece of furniture
A true classic made in Denmark since 1936 – where it is still to this day produced by our local joinery.
The seat has been rendered out of one large solid piece of wood and because of the variations in the woodgrain, every Shoemaker Chair™ is completely unique. Together, the turned legs and the stabilizing T connection create a harmonic and aesthetic piece of furniture with strong references to the history and experimentation of Nordic design.
The construction may look simple, but it is technically difficult to master. The solid piece of wood has to be carved very accurately to ensure the highest comfort.
At the end of the process every model is finished by hand before going into a three-step process of staining or oiling surface treatments.
A Natural Material
The variations of oak
Wood is a natural material, and its appearance is strongly influenced by how the timber is cut from the log. Different cutting methods reveal different parts of the tree’s structure, naturally creating variations in grain pattern, texture and colour. For example, plank-cut oak often shows wider and more vivid grain patterns, while quarter-cut or rift-cut oak creates a calmer and more linear appearance.
These variations are a natural and expected characteristic of solid wood. They are not defects or inconsistencies, but a direct result of the tree’s natural growth and the way the material is processed.
The examples shown here illustrate how differences in cut, structure and surface treatment can influence the final appearance of the wood. At Form & Refine, we embrace these differences as part of the material’s authentic character.
”We have tirelessly optimized the chair since the early stages, adjusting minor aspects year after year – both in the production flow and in the finished product. Among other things, the T legs were added for extra stability and the seat was re-shaped and rounded so that if the chair falls the rounded profile would protect the topline from breaking.”
– Lars Werner, the second generation of the Werner family
