Larson Works

Using recycled wood and materials from pallets, lumber mills, scaffolding companies, abandoned buildings, etc., I create things for people and myself. I mainly make wood furniture and boxes, but also decorative woodburning and design pieces, artwork and a variety of handmade goods. For those who appreciate the rustic, rough-hewn, hand-made look and the lifestyle of repurposed, reclaimed and upcycled things - you have found a friend. Please bask in the glow of antique wood grain with me.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Salvaged Wood Chair - wood burned for real

This was my first ever salvaged wood burned chair. I found this little guy hanging out next to the dumpster in the ally behind my house, brought it home and gave it a little TLC. I sanded the finish off, which was flaking off at the time due to the high humidity of St. Louis summer. I then left it to sit for a long time until I finally just went for it. I got my grandfathers old pyrography kit, a kick ass machine which I will show you sometime. I began burning designs into the chair, and made a new seat for it using some mill scrap, then finished it all with shellac. One of a kind chairs can be bought starting at $150.