When I saw the ergonomic furniture that Erickson Woodworking had on display at the Architectural Digest Design Show, I was immediately attracted to their smooth, graceful, organic-looking lines and their modern-meets-mid-century sensibilities. At the suggestion of Tor Erickson, I sat in one of their beautiful chairs, and I was really impressed with how instantly, surprisingly comfortable it felt. But when I finally got around to looking on their website and learning their story, I officially became a fan.
“Our story starts with a young man from Nebraska who decided he didn’t want to be a dentist after all…” Our Story, Erickson Woodworking
So cute! They’re not only talented furniture makers; they’re also good storytellers!
“Erickson Woodworking builds some 75 pieces of furniture a year, mostly chairs and tables. Our work is represented in various collections, including the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Yale University Art Gallery. We still build every piece by hand, one piece at a time, just like Robert did more than 40 years ago. We believe in craft, in investing everything in our work. We believe in service, not only to those who patronize our work, but also to our community, our employees, and to the woods and mountains around us. We believe in beauty, in a fair curve and in perfect proportions.”
I love that they make only 75 pieces per year. It’s no wonder their furniture feels so organic.
You can see all of Erickson Woodworking’s gorgeous pieces on their website.
All images property of Erickson Woodworking.
May 20, 2018 at 6:14 am
I love it so a quiet of indescribable timeless, thank you!!!!!!
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May 20, 2018 at 9:21 am
They really are peaceful feeling!
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May 20, 2018 at 9:25 am
Thank you one day I will slowly pick up a piece after the Andren, much thanks and wish you nice weekend and holiday,.
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May 20, 2018 at 10:27 am
Thank you. To you as well!
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May 20, 2018 at 10:41 am
Thank you for having a great day!
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May 20, 2018 at 6:31 am
I love when form and function intersect so fluidly. Thanks Donna, for sharing the story (dentist?!) about, and photos of, these beautiful woodworking gems.. hints of Eileen Gray and FLW 😉
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May 20, 2018 at 9:22 am
Very glad you enjoyed it. You’re so right about the similarities!
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May 20, 2018 at 7:20 am
I can almost feel the comfort. Love the rocker.
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May 20, 2018 at 9:22 am
The rocker is my fave, too!
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May 20, 2018 at 2:07 pm
As I sit here, typing at my mass produced, yet slightly funky desk, I am apt to wonder. Would a great desk and chair like this make me a better writer? The only answer I can give is yes.
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May 20, 2018 at 6:06 pm
I’m with you! I like to keep my muses close (and we’ll turned out)
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May 20, 2018 at 7:28 pm
I remember the furniture collection by Gen X and jPod writer Douglas Coupland. He sold a lovely, if rather expensive, writing desk and file cabinets. I became rather bewitched by them.
Besides this post’s lovely desks, what others have you found in your travels across the internet? Where do you do your writing?
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May 20, 2018 at 8:22 pm
I confess I do my writing on the couch on a lap desk. I have come across some remarkable desks over the years, and I’d be delighted to compile them for you.
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May 20, 2018 at 8:34 pm
That would be wonderful….but I don’t want to be a backseat driver on your blog.
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May 20, 2018 at 10:35 pm
I think it sounds like fun AND I love reader suggestions!
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May 21, 2018 at 12:07 pm
Oh my, those are *lovely* pieces! Looks like beautiful workmanship.
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May 21, 2018 at 1:26 pm
And besides the beauty of their pieces, they’ve cracked the code on making wooden furniture super comfortable. Such talented craftsmen!
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May 21, 2018 at 1:07 pm
Those are beautiful pieces of furniture. Rarely has a wooden chair looked so inviting to my rump.
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May 21, 2018 at 1:28 pm
Your rump has excellent taste! They really were phenomenally comfortable.
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June 2, 2018 at 12:23 pm
Beautiful pieces.
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June 2, 2018 at 3:55 pm
They really were!
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