This image is from David Pescovitz’ blog and shows an unusual early desk chair of Sigmund Freud’s. David Cronenberg used a replica of the chair in his film, A Dangerous Method, which I have not seen yet. Last February I did have the opportunity to see up close Thomas Jefferson’s swivel chair at Monticello. Not [...]
We will be having an exhibition in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the Gerald Peters Gallery opening May 4, 2012 and running to June 9. We are now making original work for this important show. The gallery is at 1011 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe. The furniture we are making is a collaboration of [...]
Erik Van Horn worked as a crab fisherman out of Kodiak, Alaska for 7 years and as a timber framer before finding furniture making. He has been at Erickson Woodworking for 5 years and handles all shipping and delivery arrangements besides working at his bench and helping in sales at shows and events.
Iron and Wood Table for Perlmans This table is a collaboration of Robert Erickson, Daniel Dole from Berkeley, CA and Tor Erickson. Dan (danieldole.com) is a blacksmith with 35 years of experience. The iron is hand forged from square stock and is finished with hot wax. The top finish was done by Tor carefully following [...]
September 22, 2011 This coffee table was designed and made by Maria Ryan and Tor Erickson. Its drama and strength come from a steel skeleton inlaid into the wood. We will be showing it this weekend in Mill Valley, California at the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival. California walnut and steel. 48″ long X 16″ [...]
