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Inspired by Jens Risom, a former Knoll designer who later opened his own manufacturing and furniture design firm in Connecticut, The Rhizome Chair brings visual warmth and texture to mid-century modern design. Made with cherry wood and reinforced cotton webbing, using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, as well as walnut-doweled corner bridal joints on the armrests.
Available in sizes small and medium. Custom color options. Available in cherry, maple, and walnut.
Finished with Danish Oil.
The Scott & Jill Nesting Trays are made from solid reclaimed walnut. When Scott asked me to make Jill a nicer tea tray than the one she was using, I jumped at the chance. Trays that get as much daily use as these shouldn’t be too fancy, but ours have little touches of elegance and craftsmanship. In addition to its low profile and solid brass splines, the bookmatched grain of the tray bottoms mirrors each other, as they’re milled from the same board. Whether for serving or curling up on the couch with a beverage and a book, the Nesting Trays will add a bit of style to your daily routines and occasional gatherings.
Dimensions: Large tray: 13” x 9”; small tray: 11” x 8”
Finished with pure tung oil and board butter (a blend of mineral oil and beeswax). Includes a free 4 oz. tin of ECW board butter.
The “lowly” sitting stool is an unsung hero in the furniture world. Visually and physically, they occupy less space than chairs and large ottomans. You can have several scattered about, topped with trays for decor or serving food, and as the room fills up with people, these stools can save the day. A nod to one of our favorite CT-based mid-century modern designers, Jens Risom, the Rhizome Sitting Stool is part of our Rhizome Series, which features simple, modern, handcrafted chairs, sitting stools, bar stools, and benches made with hardwoods, strong cotton webbing, and all-wood joinery. Includes adjustable feet.
Made from reclaimed cherry.
Fabric protection is applied to webbing to help prevent stains.
Pair with The 9th Square Tray, designed to fit perfectly over the Rhizome Stool to hold food or for decorative purposes.
This item is discounted because it was a proof-of-concept model, aka the OG of the Rhizome Stool series.
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We craft handmade goods with an eye for design and a focus on spending quality time with your people. Committed to working with small businesses and collaborating with artists, our mission is to make lovely, long-lasting pieces that bring people together.
Almost everything we make is customizable. When you place an order, we’ll reach out to discuss your options and preferences. Or, you can contact us first. If you’re looking for something and don’t see it, holler at us. Most of what you see here was made because people asked us to.
Our business is in the works. We’re coming soon! But our email is live, so if you see something you like or have a special project in mind, holler at us at holler@elmcitywares.com.
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