frank buschmann Chairs

One Note Samba Chair – Tracing the Origins of a Contemporary Classic The "One Note Samba Chair" is a reflection of both the limitations and the possibilities of local Galician chest...

The Spanish Chair is a handcrafted piece made from Oregon pine using traditional tools, techniques, and joinery. Finished with natural oil, it highlights the simplicity and durabilit...

This version of Chair #3 is meticulously handcrafted from black cherry wood with a sleek oil finish. Made entirely using traditional wooden joinery techniques, the seat is reinforced by a sliding dovetail on the underside, ensuring adaptability to environmental changes while maintaining structural integrity. With its fusion of design history and modern craftsmanship, this chair makes a bold, sophisticated statement in any space. Chair #3: Tracing the Origins of a Contemporary Classic Chair #3 is the product of an in-depth exploration of a sequence of iconic chairs—Conoid, Kufenstuhl, Zigzag, and Sitzgeiststuhl—all recognized as contemporary design classics. However, its true uniqueness is revealed not in the first glance, but through the intricate details and historical influences embedded in its form. The sequence begins with the Conoid chair, designed by George Nakashima in 1988. Nakashima, who referred to his work as "Shaker Japanese," drew inspiration from 19th-century Shaker furniture. Key elements such as the molded seating, T-shaped legs—commonly found in Shaker tables—and spindles in the back, echo the Shaker aesthetic, while also paying homage to the Windsor chair from the 16th century. However, the Conoid’s distinctive two-legged design references Karl Nothhelfer’s Kufenstuhl, a 1955 German school chair...

Chair #4: A Contemporary Tribute to the Shaker Tradition Crafted from Black Walnut with an oil/wax finish, Chair #4 is a modern homage to the timeless "Shaker" chairs, combining minimalist elegance with skilled craftsmanship. Dimensions: 850 x 570 x 570 mm Armrest height: 70 cm Seat height: 49 cm Featuring a hand-cut joinery system secured with dowels, the chair embraces the signature slightly tilted-back design, inspired by the Shaker tradition. The seating and back are upholstered in black leather, adding a modern touch to its classic form. As Thomas Merton...

Chair #3 is a contemporary masterpiece that draws from a rich lineage of iconic chairs, blending historical influences with modern craftsmanship. Its cantilevered form is inspired by...

"The peculiar grace of a Shaker chair is due to the fact that it was made by someone who could believe that an angel could come and sit in it." (Thomas M...

Presenting chair #1 designed to blend seamlessly into any space while offering comfort and timeless style. Handcrafted with care, this chair showcases the natural beauty of oak wood,...