This bench was constructed of salvaged old growth White Oak. The far end will fit into a bookcase, and the back will be visible from a staircase.

Ball and Socket joinery, a boatbuilding technique, was used on the vertical slats. Its allows one to create a continuous shape that changes slope vertically as well as curving to the left and right.

Fitting slats under the seat and around the back was a fairly straightforward task. But to create a smooth continuous flow on the back of the bench each of the slats had to be individually fitted and shaped. Almost no 2 are the same dimension.

The bench has been slightly carved for a comfortable seat.

You won't find wood like this often. Old growth lumber has a finer texture than modern trees. In a mature forest, little sunlight reaches the ground, slowing tree growth and producing tight annual rings. This wood has as many as 27 rings per inch. Modern trees might have 9-12.

The wood also has a rich color due to its age. This bench was lightly fumed to bring out the grain, and has a natural oil finish.

Price for custom seating like this is dependent on specifications. Call with your job requirements for a quote.

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Call (304) 497 2756, or e-mail for more information.

Designed by Bob Hoffa

A highly polished Rosewood disk was used as an accent in the arm of this bench.