French walnut desk

In 2009, Stephen started experimenting with the possibilities of building up forms using repeated three-dimensional patterns. This desk, one of two built between 2015 and 2017, is one of the larger examples in the series. The wave-like patterns were built up in layers, each shaped by a spindle moulder using a technique developed in Stephen's workshop. Before being assembled, all the layers had to be finished with spokeshaves and scrapers, in order to get them to fit perfectly together.