Mahogany Shield Back Arm Chair
This is a neoclassical mahogany armchair I designed and built. The design is based on a few different elements pulled from chairs that are located in various museum collections. The upholstery is done using traditional horsehair.
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Ryan Messier is a professionally trained furniture and cabinetmaker holding a degree from the North Bennet Street School. I also taught furnituremaking at North Bennet for over ten years. My specialty is the design and construction of custom hardwood furniture using traditional techniques.
Along with traditional furniture making my shop offers many additional millwork services, including custom cabinetry, chairmaking, wood carving, veneering, architectural millwork, CNC routing and finishing.
The woodworking shop is located just over the Bourne bridge on beautiful Cape Cod. So if you are ever in the area feel free to stop in!
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