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Yard Sale Project, Pure Black Chaise, UK, 2022

Creator: Yard Sale Project
Offered by: Todd Merrill Studio

Description
A unique, material-driven sculptural chair by Ian Spencer and Cairn Young of Yard Sale Project, Black Tongue Chaise explores unprecedented forms in wood. At once inspired by and made to support the human form, the French walnut hand-carved chair evokes a sleek, curving body. The chaise’s smooth surface highlights the wood’s natural grain, reflecting light to reveal the wood’s beautiful, organic imperfections.

The use of French walnut is both aesthetic and pragmatic. Rich in color and texture, walnut is also a relatively lightweight, superbly strong, and versatile wood. The wood that composes the pictured chaise came from trees grown and harvested in Dordogne, a region in France famed for its walnut production that has persisted for centuries. These trees, harvested using a sustainable farming model, were 100-year-old farming trees that had reached the end of their working lives. The wood is finished using the shou-sugi-ban method, an ancient Japanese finishing technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire. In addition to being aesthetically striking and elegant, the chaise is rot, pest, weather, UV light, and fire resistant.

As Yard Sale Project works on a commission basis, a custom version of Black Tongue Chaise may be commissioned.

Wood

51h x 38w x 61 1/2d in
129.54h x 96.52w x 156.21d cm

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	New
Materials:	Wood
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	2022
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Collectible Design
Incollect Reference #:	782301

Dimensions

W.	38 in;	H.	51 in;	D.	61.5 in;
W.	96.52 cm;	H.	129.54 cm;	D.	156.21 cm;

Message from Seller:

Todd Merrill Studio, located at 80 Lafayette St., New York City, NY 10013, represents an international group of artists specializing in unique, groundbreaking works of collectible design that blend contemporary art, fine craft, and innovation. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.673.0531 or email info@toddmerrillstudio.com.