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

Comment on Xenon/Light by Peter

Peter — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:42:26 +0000

Hi Steve,

Great speaking to you earlier. The Xenon/Light table is 12″ square and 36″ tall.

You can see the dedicated page for the table with a downloadable PDF here http://peterharrison.com/work/tables/index.php?xenon-light

Comment on Xenon/Light by Steve Striegel

Steve Striegel — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:38:49 +0000

What are the dimensions of this?

Comment on Parallam Coffee Table by Pete

Pete — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:31:32 +0000

Hi Dave,

A Conference table that is 4′ wide and 12′ long out of any material is going to be heavy. Parallam as a material is pretty similar to medium density wood. It’s limitation is the lack of strength in thinner dimensions. My advice would be to build it and not worry too much about weight. A parallam conference table of that size is not going to be moved about very often, so I would design based on aesthetic and figure out a way to deliver it.

Comment on Parallam Coffee Table by Dave

Dave — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:42:14 +0000

Hi Pete,
I was thinking of making a board room table from Parallam, but am concerned about the ultimate weight of such a piece. It needs to approx 4′ w.x 12′ long.
Any thoughts on methodology?
Thanks

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