Vessel Turned from Camphor Burl, African Blackwood Finial Product:Vessel Turned from Camphor Burl, African Blackwood Finial 25” at the bottom

25” at the bottom

Inspired by the form of ancient Chinese chairs and modern Windsor chairs

opal wood and lever backs

Brass brads have been driven into every piece on the doors to add a little metallic sparkle

producing subtle variations and depth—especially in the trees

Vessel Turned from Camphor Burl, African Blackwood Finial Product:Vessel Turned from Camphor Burl, African Blackwood Finial 25” at the bottomThis vase was turned from a fantastic square of Camphor Burl (Cinnamomum camphora), a truly extraordinary burl wood notable for its amazing figure, which rivals even the most impressive burl woods from around the world. It is crowned by a small but highly figured piece of Maidou Burl, also one of the great turning burls. The finial rising from the vessel is African Blackwood, a member of the Rosewood family and the premier detail wood available to