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Oak Bench seat

comments (0) December 26th, 2010 in Reader's Gallery

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Named “Topatopa”; Maori for Eagle Ray, a name inspired by the seat’s generous proportions and sweeping curves.  Made from American Oak, the Topatopa has gentle arches and tight steam bent corners reminiscent of the wings of the Eagle Ray as it glides through the ocean. The seat corners are rounded off to reveal the connection between the sides and ends in a seamless join. It is large enough to allow for a number of people to sit comfortably together or cluster in a group at each end.

Design or Plan used: My own design - Nigel Whitton

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posted in: Reader's Gallery, bench, white oak, steam bending

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