We are thrilled to share with you our most recently sold piece in it’s new home. Fleck was purchased at the Wine Wood and Wax event at the end of April, and has been settling in with John O’Keefe and Katie (the doodle) for about a month.
About the shoot: It’s not often we get to work with professional models in the manufacturing biz, so having Katie pose for this editorial was a real treat! A big thank you to John for letting us set up in his home to let us get these great shots of the piece and the pooch.
About the piece: This bench was made by Chris and Eric using an edge cut from the trunk of a California Live Oak that fell in South Pasadena. As one of the earlier Keita pieces, it has rustic but effective joinery that features legs roughly mortised into the bottom of the table, with a built-up trapezoidal single runner beam along the bottom to stabilize the legs. The beam passes through the legs, which were crafted from the end cuts of the plank and is pinned in with wood wedges.
The legs were shaped to create a two-pronged contact with the ground, while preserving enough solid material at the top to secure the beam joint.
John is loving how this piece fits into his space — we think the Fleck bench’s natural, rustic vibe complements the room’s decor perfectly.
What’s Next: After two successful sales and an incredibly positive response from everyone who has visited in person, we're feeling excited about the future of our work. The support for our craft has been energizing, and we’re more motivated than ever. Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing details soon about the sale and new location of our Eucalyptus Console Table!
