The Airfoil
Douglas fir, Spruce / 2024 30" × 15" × 62"A Desk in the shape of a wing with an inverted flat-bottom type airfoil cross-section. The legs are modeled after the shape of the shockwave over a similar airfoil at transonic speeds. The table splits into two, for easier transport.
Learn more about Alena
- About
As a fine woodworker, Alena Alvara designs and makes functional statement furniture. Currently studying at the Vermont Woodworking School, she is additionally honing her skills in her special interest; creating historically (and structurally) accurate wooden swords, blades, and armor. She is dedicated to translating traditional blade-making techniques into the wooden medium while creating aesthetically pleasing and well-balanced pieces.
- Region
- Palo alto, CA
- Media
- Wood:metal
- Professional Status
- Student
Portfolio
16th Century short dagger
Black Walnut, Sapele, Wenge / 2024 17.5" × 8" × 1"Walnut blade with distal taper on a sapele handle with a bent laminated swept hilt. Full/through tang connecting to a wenge pommel.
Shaker table
Cherry, Red Cedar / 2024 30" × 21" × 18"Cherry shaker style nightstand with red cedar drawer
The Airfoil
Douglas fir, Spruce / 2024 30" × 15" × 62"A Desk in the shape of a wing with an inverted flat-bottom type airfoil cross-section. The legs are modeled after the shape of the shockwave over a similar airfoil at transonic speeds. The table splits into two, for easier transport.
Veneer Flag Sigil
Sapele, Pomelle Sapele, Wenge, Walnut, Ash, Zebrawood, MDF / 2024 11" × 11" × 0.75"Hand-cut veneer pattern of an eye symbol
The Airfoil
Douglas fir, Spruce / 2024 30" × 15" × 62"A Desk in the shape of a wing with an inverted flat-bottom type airfoil cross-section. The legs are modeled after the shape of the shockwave over a similar airfoil at transonic speeds. The table splits into two, for easier transport.
Veneer Stack Tanto Dagger
Steamed Larch, Pomelle Sapele, Walnut, Ash / 2024 18" × 3" × 1"The Blade is constructed with several veneer layers to create a Damascus-like pattern. The guard is solid Black Walnut, and the handle is wrapped in Steamed Larch veneer. The Habaki (blade collar) and Kashira (handle end cap) are bent ash veneer.
Shaker table
Cherry, Red Cedar / 2024 30" × 21" × 18"Cherry shaker style nightstand with red cedar drawer
Veneer Flag Sigil
Sapele, Pomelle Sapele, Wenge, Walnut, Ash, Zebrawood, MDF / 2024 11" × 11" × 0.75"Hand-cut veneer pattern of an eye symbol
16th Century short dagger
Black Walnut, Sapele, Wenge / 2024 17.5" × 8" × 1"Walnut blade with distal taper on a sapele handle with a bent laminated swept hilt. Full/through tang connecting to a wenge pommel.
Scottish Arming Sword
Redwood, Obsidian, Reclaimed unknown / 2024 33" × 5" × 1.5"Reclaimed wood arming sword with a knapped obsidian pommel
16th Century short dagger
Black Walnut, Sapele, Wenge / 2024 17.5" × 8" × 1"Walnut blade with distal taper on a sapele handle with a bent laminated swept hilt. Full/through tang connecting to a wenge pommel.
The Airfoil
Douglas fir, Spruce / 2024 30" × 15" × 62"A Desk in the shape of a wing with an inverted flat-bottom type airfoil cross-section. The legs are modeled after the shape of the shockwave over a similar airfoil at transonic speeds. The table splits into two, for easier transport.
The airfoil
Douglas fir, Spruce / 2024 30" × 15" × 62"A Desk in the shape of a wing with an inverted flat-bottom type airfoil cross-section. The legs are modeled after the shape of the shockwave over a similar airfoil at transonic speeds. The table splits into two, for easier transport.
Veneer Stack Tanto Dagger
Steamed Larch, Pomelle Sapele, Walnut, Ash / 2024 18" × 3" × 1"The Blade is constructed with several veneer layers to create a Damascus-like pattern. The guard is solid Black Walnut, and the handle is wrapped in Steamed Larch veneer. The Habaki (blade collar) and Kashira (handle end cap) are bent ash veneer.
Deck Table
Reclaimed Redwood, Reclaimed unknown scrap / 2024 35" × 40" × 18"Simple slat-top outside table made from reclaimed scrap wood
High Middle-Age Arming Sword
Cherry wood / 2024 35" × 6" × 1"Full cherry construction arming sword, with a friction-fit scabbard. Full/through tang construction into a turned pommel
Shaker table
Cherry, Red Cedar / 2024 30" × 21" × 18"Cherry shaker style nightstand with red cedar drawer
High Middle-Age Arming Sword
Cherry wood / 2024 35" × 6" × 1"Full cherry construction arming sword, with a friction-fit scabbard. Full/through tang construction into a turned pommel