Wise Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Walnut

This presently available Wise Lounge Chair and Ottoman set is made of walnut with super-supple black leather upholstered cushions. Below the seat cushion is a webbed cut-out for added comfort (as shown in the last detail picture). Read on for a detailed description of the other features found in this and other editions of my Wise chair including made to order versions in your choice of wood, finish and upholstery

With lines heavily influenced by mid-century designs, I added many distinctive details to the chair/ottoman set. Where the back of the chair meets the arched leg a haunched mortise and tenon joint locks in the two members with a look and feel of strength. The arm is hand shaped providing a comfortable arm rest and a sleek, sculptural look; it is “let-in” to the back and joined with mortise and tenon. At the front, the arm terminates on top of the front leg, nesting into the angle created by the joint where the legs meet. The front of the legs have a shallow hand-shaped, tapered round.

The Wise lounge chair is built from a single plank of the hardwood of your choice to ensure the color is uniform. The solid back– laminated in the interest of structural stability– is veneered with thick shop-cut veneer, sawn from the same wood as the rest of the chair. One of my favorite views of the chair is from behind, where the overall shape and angularity of the chair can be seen along with beautiful expanse of wood selected for the back.

I work closely with my upholsterer to have cushions made that are both comfortable and sleek. The combination of a 4" thick high density foam seat and 3" thick back works very well providing super support and comfort while not overpowering the wooden framework of the chair with its mass. The cushions are loose and able to be flipped. They can be upholstered in your choice of fabric or leather.