Seattle Stair & Design

When one of my dearest friends told me she was getting married this past fall, I knew I wanted to give her something special – not just a typical registry gift. Working with the awesome craftsmen at Seattle Stair inspired me to design a gift that could be made at our shop. The final product was a set of unique candlesticks that were turned on the lathe by our wood turner Nic Bitting. They are a combination of 4 different woods in a light-to-dark pattern (maple, cherry, sapele and black walnut). The design was inspired by my friend’s own prolific artisanship.  
She was so pleased with this gift and I had so much fun in the process, that when another dear friend was married this past week, I decided to design another set of candlesticks. These have a very different feel – inspired by Art Deco and classical detailing. They are meant to be pulled out for holiday occasions when a long table is set with many people. The materials used for the second set are black walnut with maple in the center, creating a striking detail that emphasizes the lines at the top and base.