The Ciseal Journal

I get asked all the time how I got started in hand crafting bent plywood furniture and what's my inspiration, so here's some of the story.

It's a pleasure to be included with the likes of Hunt & Noyer, Alex Drew & No One, The Detroit Wallpaper Company, Eclecticasa, The Endgrain Woodworking Co., and LeadHead Glass.  All of which are great inspirations to what I do at Ciseal.  

Being huge bent plywood nerds, we're always on the lookout for the stuff - it's our eye candy.  We're fascinated by our fellow bent ply tribe - who they are, why they make what they make, what inspires them, and their craft.

One amazing source of inspiration is this video about the making of the Eames Lounge Chair at the Herman Miller factory.  This mid century beauty has stood the test of time and remains coveted for it's comfort and style.  The video details some of the Eames' design process as well as shows the people and processes behind the manufacturing of the chair.

For years my heart has broken for all of the unappreciated mid century modern homes we've lost to the wrecking ball to make way for brand new pseudo craftsman McMansions.  I wondered why home buyers and especially real estate agents couldn't see just how special mid century homes are.  Sure, many today need some updating - all homes do after 40 or 50 years, but there was no one really sharing the possibilities of what life in these homes could be like.