matthew weatherly: thorn coat rack
<p>a handmade wooden coat rack integrates the look of branches to create a furniture piece that is functional from its top right down to its base.</p>
‘thorn coat rack’ by matthew weatherly all images courtesy of matthew weatherly
american designer matthew weatherly has completed ‘thorn’, a coat rack with branch-like hangers protruding from the top to the base. the variety of peg heights make the furniture piece functional for users of all age. for extra storage, the bottom has a slight curve, providing a place for shoes, bags or toys. the racks are fabricated by master craftsmen in missouri, USA, either from black american walnut or maple wood. ‘thorn’ was created for the sofie lachaert gallery in tielrode, belgium.
evin moore, a master craftsman from kansas city, missouri, turning the base
the base nearing completion
close-up of holes into which pegs are secured
process image
