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Alexander Curtius

  • Furniture maker
  • Scuol, Switzerland
  • Master Artisan
Alexander Curtius Furniture maker
Contact
German, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+41 774220675
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Teaching sustainable wood sculpting

  • • Alexander is a wood sculptor and furniture designer
  • • He offers workshops for all levels of students
  • • Sustainability is an important part of his work

Alexander Curtius is a craftsman, designer and teacher. Teaching has always been a keen interest of his and was his first career, before he turned to craftsmanship. As a designer, Alexander strives to create organic, nature-like pieces that reflect the beauty of natural shapes. He also aims to make objects that are comfortable, aesthetically considered and durable. Alexander wishes to help people reach their ambitions with knowledge, whatever their skills and goals may be. "All that you need is motivation," he says. His workshops cover basic chainsawing and many techniques and skills in wood sculpting. Living in the region of Engadine, the wood that Alexander uses is sourced in nearby forests, which is also where he finds inspiration.

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Works

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Photo: ©Alexander Curtius
Free-swinging armchair

In this chair, a person can sit upright or lie comfortably sideways. The shape adapts to the body and through the rounded support an easy swing can occur. This piece of furniture was made from a single piece of wood.

Photo: ©Alexander Curtius
Loop

This deck chair was made from a single piece of wood. The shape was worked out with the power saw so that it adapts optimally to the body in an organic way. The round support allows for a fine swing.

Photo: ©Alexander Curtius
Lounger

The organically shaped lounger has two positions: it can be used to sit upright or to tilt backwards into a reclining position via a tilt point. The armrest is integrated into the organic forms. The shape has been sculpturally worked out so that it optimally adapts to the body.

Photo: ©Alexander Curtius
Coffee table

The three-legged table frame was designed in such a way that the tabletop rests on three offset points. This gives the shape a dynamic turning movement and the table can never wobble.

Photo: ©Alexander Curtius
Three-legged chair

The basic shape of this organic chair is a six-point star: the three feet are offset by the armrests and backrest. This creates a dynamic swinging form that perfectly adapts to the body. This chair was worked out of one piece of wood.

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