PETER HARRISON - The LAVASSA LIne - Handmade Modern Furniture

Zig Zag Redux Chairs

Peter — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:33:06 +0000

My line of furniture has a wide variety of pieces, but long absent has been a chair. Things have changed now in a big way. I would like to introduce to you the Redux chair.

I set out to build a modern day take on Rietveld’s classic Zig Zag chair. Using my aluminum joinery and exposed hardware, I joined the panels in a completely Harrison way. The joints are milled out of solid chunks of aluminum and the fasteners are stainless steel. To top it off, these chairs just had to be lacquered red!

We had a great photo shoot in which I asked my friend Sarah to come and participate. You can see the whole shoot here. This is definitely one of my favorite shoots of my work.

Two new tables

Peter — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:15:29 +0000

I want to share the first look at two new pieces that I am adding to my line. These were done as commissions, but came out so well that I took them down to my photographer and had him do a full photo shoot!

The first is a new dinette table. It features a 4′ diameter glass top and has a concrete core. The concrete has crisscrossing holes through the lower third which lighten the pillar visually. This comfortably seats four.

The next pieces are a pair of end tables based upon my Argon Coffee table. They feature all aluminum verticals which are going to become an option on Argon.

Xenon/Light

Peter — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:56:03 +0000

I was commissioned to turn my Xenon Pedestal into a lighted Pedestal. Working with LED lights I seamlessly integrated lights that illuminate an object placed on the pedestal and a second light that points down illuminating the base around the piece. I am thrilled to be able to offer this as a modern lighted pedestal for art glass collectors.

The works of the lighting components are completely hidden. The only visual difference between the Xenon/Light and a regular Xenon pedestal are the two light fixtures and the cord coming out of the very base. The transformer is contained in a recess cast into the concrete base and the wires travel in hidden grooves up one of the verticals.

Here you can see the frosted glass which covers the top bank of LED lights. The glass is 3″ square and sits flush with the wood top.

Infinity Wine Cabinet

Peter — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:29:16 +0000

Introducing the Infinity Wine Cabinet. I am very excited about this piece. It has a great balance of function and sculpture. Infinity continues my tradition of modern liquor cabinets started with the Tangent liquor cabinet.

The base of Infinity is a grid of Stainless steel rods which create a sculptural latticework that just happens to hold 28 bottles of wine. The cabinet above is divided by a glass shelf and can hold numerous glasses.

The back is comprised of aluminum slats that mimic the rods below.

A detail of the rods.

Seats of New York

Peter — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:23:13 +0000

In 2008 I was invited to participate in a show called “Seats of New York”. The show was a survey of handmade seating pieces from across New York state. Jon Binzen was the curator and he chose my Jupiter bench. The show ran in conjunction with the Furniture Societies annual conference which was hosted that year at SUNY Purchase.
Recently I came across a video about the show that Jon produced for Fine woodworking magazine. He gives a nice talk about my bench and I wanted to share it. My segment begins at 1:09 into the video.

A catalog was also produced for the show and Jon did a nice write-up about me and my work.

Architectural Digest Home Show

Peter — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:16:27 +0000

I am back from an excellent time at the Architectural Digest Home Show in New York City. I grew up in New York so it was so good to see so many friends and family.

I was thrilled to be able to introduce my handmade modern furniture to so many great people. The response was overwhelming and I am already looking forward to exhibiting again next year.

Baltimore Craft Show 2011

Peter — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:44:48 +0000

Thanks for the great turnout at the Baltimore Craft show! I debuted three new pieces and was overwhelmed by the response. I am excited to report that the images are almost back from my photographer and I will be posting them here soon.

Next on my schedule, just over a week away, is the Architectural Digest Home Show. It takes place March 17-20 in NYC at pier 94. Please contact me if you want tickets.

Sister Pieces

Peter — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:15:31 +0000

I recently built a custom wine rack for a client and was so taken with the design I used it as the basis for a sister wine cabinet- the Infinity Wine Cabinet. I thought I would use this opportunity to write about the commission process and show what sister pieces look like.

The photo below shows the new wine rack and the very new wine cabinet. The wine rack holds 40 bottles of wine and the cabinet holds 28 bottles and has two shelves to hold a nice assortment of glasses.

Here is the inside of the wine cabinet. I used aluminum slats in the back to pick-up the linear feel of the base. The doors latch with rare earth magnet catches.

The wine rack came about to fill a clients specific needs. He wanted something that held more wine than my Barossa WIne Rack. The concept was verbalized by him, his designer and me. I then drew up the following sketch to help visualize the piece.

The sketch was approved and the piece was underway. It required another run of my versatile aluminum end fittings The end piece is true to the sketch.

Attention Europe: Callisto table on the second hand market

Peter — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:26:13 +0000

To all of my fans in Europe, there is currently a unique opportunity to purchase one of my Callisto console tables on the second-hand market. I do not know the back story, but here is a listing for a Callisto console at a substantial discount. From the listing it sounds like it was purchased with a number of modern classics and shipped to Ireland via container.

Callisto

On Deconet

Washington Craft Show

Peter — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:16:29 +0000

I will be exhibiting this weekend, November 19-21 at the Washington Craft show. You can visit me in booth 413 and get a chance to see my work in person. I look forward to seeing you there!