Erickson Woodworking

Freud’s Desk Chair

boberickson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:59:56 +0000

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 a contemporary piece but very original in its use of casters of the type used in rope-hung windows allowing the top or seat to swivel on its base.

I designed the Gillian Chair a few years ago for a client who wanted comfortable and moveable chairs for their television and movie watching room. The adjustable back allows additional tilt beyond the 19 degrees which the seat mechanism allows. The Floating Back is covered with a thin leather pad and the neck rest can be easily moved to the correct position for the sitter. The seat cushion is built upon Baltic birch plywood with Italian Elastibelt strapping.

ACC St. Paul, MN

boberickson — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:17:56 +0000

ACC Craft Show Excel Energy Center St. Paul, MN

April 20-22, 2012

Baltimore American Craft Council 2012

boberickson — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:16:11 +0000

ACC Baltimore February 24-26, 2012 Baltimore Convention Center

Booth 2601

Sonoma County Woodworkers Association

boberickson — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:13:37 +0000

I will be giving a talk to the Sonoma County Woodworkers Assoc. on “Design, Making and Selling” in Cotati, CA on January 10, 2012. The address is Cotati Cottages Clubhouse, 8050 Starr Court, Cotati.

For further information contact Art Hoffman at art@sonic.net

Gerald Peters Gallery Exhibit

boberickson — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:58:08 +0000

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 several craftsmen, including Tor Erickson, Erik Van Horn, Daniel Dole, Maria Ryan and Robert Erickson.

We are very excited about this opportunity. More information will be posted as this exhibit develops.

Erik Van Horn

boberickson — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:31:38 +0000

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.

Bar Stool in elm

boberickson — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:51:11 +0000

This bar stool is made to accommodate a 36″ high counter. The wood in this chair is European elm.

Van Muyden Chair Upholstered

boberickson — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:39:11 +0000

This is a new version of the Van Muyden Chair completely rethought and constructed. I created several new templates and the upholstery allows a color addition.

Iron/Wood Table

boberickson — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:42:02 +0000

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 the direction of Michael Henwood who has created a detailed step by step process for a perfect, hand-rubbed durable table top.

36″wide x 60″long”x 28.5″high

New for Mill Valley

boberickson — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:10:25 +0000

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″ wide X 16.5″ high