A vision for furniture to be treasured
- André was inspired to make rocking chairs by a book he read
- For him, the production of wooden furniture combines creativity and technique
- Working with wood is his true passion in life
André Findeisen has been fascinated by working with wood since childhood. After his technical training in woodwork, he began to create wood sculptures and show his work at exhibitions. It was Sam Maloof's book Woodworker that was a real turning point for André, making him acknowledge just how much creativity and technique can go into the creation of wooden furniture. During this time, André was studying Landscape Use and Nature Conservation at the University for Sustainable Development in Eberswalde, Northeast of Berlin, but his passion for wooden furniture prevailed. Since the early 2010s, he has been creating unique wooden furniture in maple, oak, cherry, and walnut in his studio, using old machines.
INTERVIEW
I learned everything I know about woodworking during an apprenticeship with a restorer. But I would say that most of what I know I learned on my own. I am an autodidact. I work with machines older than me; some I had to repair myself, but they work fine.
Creating unique wooden furniture is an area where I can unleash my creativity, and it never ceases to fascinate me. My hands are my most important tool. Wood sculpting is not just a craft for me, it is my true passion.
I have long been fascinated by rocking chairs. I read a book by Sam Maalouf that inspired me, and I could not help but admire the rocking chairs in the book. I thought, I want to make those chairs too. But it took me a long time to learn how to make a chair that actually swings back and forth.
I want to make furniture that will last a lifetime, bringing joy to people's children and maybe even grandchildren. Making by hand and continuity are very important to me. I want to create long-lasting everyday objects that can be handed down from generation to generation.
