Comments for PETER HARRISON - The LAVASSA LIne - Handmade Modern Furniture

Comment on Parallam Coffee Table by Pete

Pete — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:40:23 +0000

Hi Nick,

Thanks for the praise. I have enjoyed creating my Parallam Furniture. All of my pieces are for sale direct from my studio. I hand make limited-production modern furniture. Each year I also make a number of unique pieces based on customers needs. These one of a kind commissions allow me to create the perfect piece for any home!

Comment on Parallam Coffee Table by Nick

Nick — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:55:38 +0000

Excellant work, Peter!! I’ve always wanted to make a dining room table out of Parallam and I’ve gotten a lot of good pointers from your work.

Are you selling any of your work??

Comment on Parallam Coffee Table by Pete

Pete — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:04:20 +0000

Hi Ryan,

Thanks for the comment. To me finishing parallam is a two step process. Step one is all about the preparation. It must be sanded well and loose pieces removed. I’ll often take a sharp chisel and ease edges that might in the future become splintery.

I am not a fan on thick finishes. I find they look like too much like plastic. I prefer a two part conversion varnish that is sprayed in a professional finishing room. I have found it to be the best balance between durability and beauty.

Good luck!

Peter

Comment on Parallam Coffee Table by Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:01:59 +0000

Hi Pete,

The coffee table looks great.

I recently built a bench out of Parrallam and am unsure how to finish it. Any tips?

I’d like a nice thick finish on it to avoid slivers.

Comment on Washington Craft Show by Maryszka

Maryszka — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:38:33 +0000

Your work is always superb, especially the collection you are showing this weekend at the Washington show. I really love the large table, and am already envisioning where to put it in my house!

Comment on Radian- Concrete and Wood hall table by Pete

Pete — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:54:54 +0000

HI Dan,

The original design was for a pure surface of concrete. I love the texture that is created by the simple surface. The relief was added to the second table that I made. It is definitely cool as well and I would be happy to build a table that features it as the front. I now consider it a option for clients who are interested in the table.

Thanks,
Peter
Peter

Comment on Parallam Coffee Table by Pete

Pete — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:49:22 +0000

Hi SJB, thanks for the comment. I have used both yellow and polyurethane glue for Parallam with excellent results.

Peter

Comment on Radian- Concrete and Wood hall table by Dan

Dan — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:07:15 +0000

That is a very cool table. I am a big fan of the concrete and wood design. You did a great job with the relief, but I must ask why you hid that in the back?

Comment on Parallam Coffee Table by sjb

sjb — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:21:21 +0000

Hi:

I was wondering what sort of glue you used for stacking together those chunks of Parallam. Thanks,

sjb

Comment on ICFF 2010 Review by Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:52:28 +0000

Wow Pete – striking display!