EXPERIENCES IN FURNITURE ART GAINED OVERSEAS

Autor:

Lauri Vaher

Year:

Anno 2015

Category:

Education

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Skokloster on a January morning in 2013.

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Carl Malmstens „Stadshus stol „ (1916). This replica was made by a fine cabinetmaker 2012 in CMFS.

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Cutting a floral figure on a marquetry donkey.

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A replica of a rococo commode corner. Original by Christian Linning (master in Stockholm in 1744–1779). Pine, rosewood, amarant, jacaranda.

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Drop-front secrétaire à abattant. Possibly the work of Stockolm’s masters, about 1840. 

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On the right: re-adhering the premiére partie marquetry . Photo – a courtesy of The Wallace Collection.

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The high quality of bronze maker and ciceleur’s skill is indicated by rich details like the veins on the leaves and refinement of form. Photo : a courtesy of The Wallace Collection.

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Chelating agent EDTA solution in paper poultice for removing rust.

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Fungus Chlorociboria aeruginascens stained wood. Photo: Prof Hans Michaelsen (Potsdam University).

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‘Infinity Stool’, sketch (L. Vaher 2012).

After finishing Estonian Academy of Arts Cultural Heritage Protection and Conservation BA programme I continued my studies abroad in LiU Carl Malmsten Furniture Studies. This short article “Experiences from the Furniture Culture Alleys Across the Seas” is an attempt to reflect and collect some highlights of my journey over the past three years on a few pages. Apprenticeship opportunities in Djursholms Möbelkonservator AB, Dicent AB and The Wallace Collection have enriched my toolkit and enhanced practical skills. Besides the furniture in the broadest context, my present interests include tacit knowledge transmission and expert learning.

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http://cool.conservation-us.org/coolaic/sg/wag/2005/wilmering_05.pdf, 2015-03-12. 
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