Kara's Stools

Kara’s Stools

These stools are a collaboration with my brother, Andy Roltgen. The wooden seat and backrest are carved of solid maple. The rich patina is arrived at through a multi-step stain process, involving both water based dyes and a conventional

gel stain. The satin sheen is developed through multiple coats of water based lacquers. The result is a chair that is both sculptural in form, and offers comfort that invites you to relax for hours…