Swift Easy Chair
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: the exposed joinery alone can be heavy lift for any gifted woodworker. That recline is a delightful lean easy on your body for those easy moments: you can sit cross legged on a Sunday morning and read the Times and drink your coffee. Named after a small (but incredibly fast) bird that travels in beautiful impossibly frenetic choreographed flocks.
Lead Time
16-18 weeks
Dimensions
28" W x 30" D x 37.5" H
Finishes
Wood Options: Maple, Walnut, White Oak, Black Rope Woven Seat
Phloem Studio
Phloem [floh-em] (noun) – the vascular structure in plants that provides nutrients through photosynthesis.
Founded by designer/craftsperson Benjamin Klebba in 2010, PHLOEM STUDIO creates timeless contemporary furniture with an emphasis on natural materials and traditional joinery. All pieces are designed by Benjamin and occasional collaborators.
Ben grew up in the Great Lake state of Michigan in the woods across the street from Lake Huron. His father built the house he grew up, the furniture inside it, and sailboats their family would sail on Lake Huron. This left a lasting impression. After college, Ben moved to Chicago, first apprenticing for a luthier building acoustic guitars, then working for a master furniture maker. Ben moved to Portland, Oregon and PHLOEM STUDIO was formed. Ben's family has since moved out to Oregon and his dad now works for PHLOEM.
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