Which woodworking videos inspired you?
I discovered Sam Maloof, a very well-known American woodworker. There are many videos of him working and explaining the processes, and I learned a lot this way. The other person is Ishitani, a Japanese woodworker. I watched his videos and tried to replicate his technique.
What do you like most about your work?
I like working with wood, I enjoy designing, and that my work is different every day because I am in charge of all the creative aspects. Before, my work day was always the same: eight hours of drawing in an office. My days are very dynamic now.
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What surprises people about your work?
Probably the effort I put into every piece. They try to compare the price of my chairs with those manufactured in multiples, but that is not a fair comparison. I invest 60 hours of work in each chair, on top of the hours in between, drying the wood and drying the oil.
What are your sources of inspiration?
Nature, as well as everyday ordinary objects. I’ll see a broken concrete pipe beside the road and think: this would be a great bottle opener. I find geometric shapes extraordinarily charming, the clean lines and the concept that speaks for itself.