The Oseberg 178 chest was one of four pieces I made based on extant examples found in ninth century Viking Age burials.
From Tree to Chest
Preface As my interest in vernacular furniture has grown, so has my curiosity about the processes which went into making household items. What tools were used to shape and join them? What were the materials and how were those materials prepared? What methods of production did cabinetmakers practice? Inspired by the late Jennie Alexander, author... Continue Reading →