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Walnut desk

The initial inspiration for this challenging shape came from observing wood shavings on Stephen's bench. To create the piece in wood, Stephen began by making a series of foam models until he had one he felt happy with. The actual construction involved making several Japanese-style pull planes, used to shape the complex inner curves of the desk.
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Stephen O’Briain
Borris, Ireland
Stephen O'Briain started out as an artist, studying painting at the Crawford School of Fine Art in Cork, Ireland. But woodworking was in his family, s ...
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