![HYDE](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234263/Allie_Larkin_Hyde_2024-01-25-145521_bbfp_fc1e2c4d96.jpg 1565w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234263/Allie_Larkin_Hyde_2024-01-25-145521_bbfp_eb089b3ad2.jpg 725w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234263/Allie_Larkin_Hyde_2024-01-25-145521_bbfp_df8686b8af.jpg 320w)
HYDE
Steel, Patina, Acrylic Paint / 2023 24L X 12W X 6H inchesThis piece was inspired by the stretching of animal hides. I shaped the steel bowl to fold, drape, and look taut at certain places, to give the illusion of it being a fabric-like material.
- About
Allie Larkin is a multidisciplinary artist whose work reflects their material and technical curiosities. Making art for them is about the process of creation and its ritualistic aspects.
- Region
- Woodfin, NC
- Website
- www.allielarkin.gallery
- Media
- Wood, metal
Portfolio
![Maple Stool](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147784/maple-stool-1_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147784/maple-stool-1_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Maple Stool
Maple, Walnut, Varnish Oil / 2022 13.35H X 10.25W × 18L inches![to sit on a cloud](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147781/cloud-chair_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147781/cloud-chair_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
to sit on a cloud
Red Oak, Shaker Tape, Linseed Oil, Beeswax / 2021 17.75W X 27H X 16.75D inchesThis post and rung chair was hewed from a greenwood log, using an axe, froe, hammer and wedge. With the exception of a power drill, only hand tools were used for the process, primarily a drawknife and spokeshave.
![Shaker Side Table](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147777/table2022-2_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147777/table2022-2_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Shaker Side Table
Cherry, Poplar, Danish Oil Finish / 2021 23.5L X 16D X 27.75H inchesThis cherry side table was inspired by Shaker forms. The photo features the half-blind hand-cut dovetails on the front of the drawer. The drawer is made with poplar and is constructed using hand-cut dovetails.
![Steel Ladle](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234270/ladle-4_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234270/ladle-4_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Steel Ladle
Steel, Oil / 2022 17L X 3.5W X 3.5D inchesThe handle was hand-forged from 3/8th round stock and riveted to a bowl formed from 16-gauge sheet metal. A mineral oil finish was applied for a food-safe finish.
![I Wanted to be Soft Like Butter](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147790/Knife_Chain_2_Allie_Larkin_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147790/Knife_Chain_2_Allie_Larkin_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
I Wanted to be Soft Like Butter
Steel, Black Palm Wood, Leather, Sterling Silver / 2021 Knife 12.5L X 1.75H X 1W inches; Blade 9 inches; Chain 19 inchesThe blade was forged by hand and with a power hammer. Six holes were punched and drifted on the blade and one on the tang, all adorned with stainless steel rings. A 19 inch chain was attached to the ring on the handle, hand-formed in sterling silver.
![An Ode to My Baby Teeth](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234708/tower-bandsaw-box-right-tower-3_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234708/tower-bandsaw-box-right-tower-3_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
An Ode to My Baby Teeth
Basswood, Milk Paint, Charred and Varnish Finish / 2022 17.5L X 3.5D X 8.75H inchesAdditional View
![~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234265/red-bandsaw-box-11_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234265/red-bandsaw-box-11_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Basswood, Milk Paint, Varnish / 2022 9.5L X 2.5D X 4.5H inchesThis bandsaw box was inspired by the symbol: ~
The box has a removable lid and is perfect for holding whatever makes you feel ~ !
![Scalloped Edge Dust Pan and Brush Set](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147787/dust-pan-with-brush_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147787/dust-pan-with-brush_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Scalloped Edge Dust Pan and Brush Set
Steel, Patina, Copper/Walnut, Natural Tampico Fibers, Varnish / 2022 10.25L X 8.25D X 3.5H inches/6L X 5H X 0.875W inchesThe dust pan was cold-formed from 16-gauge sheet metal using a hammer and an anvil. A leather strap can be threaded through the rivet for hanging, if desired. The brush mirrors the scalloped edges of the dust pan and is chamfered for comfort.
![An Ode to My Baby Teeth](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147778/Tower_Bandsaw_box_Allie_Larkin_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147778/Tower_Bandsaw_box_Allie_Larkin_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
An Ode to My Baby Teeth
Basswood, Milk Paint, Charred and Varnish Finish / 2022 17.5L X 3.5D X 8.75H inchesI made this bandsaw box while assisting Art of the Bandsaw Box taught by Jenna Goldberg at Penland School of Craft in May 2022.
![Pewter Serving Set](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234715/spoon-pewter-2_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234715/spoon-pewter-2_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Pewter Serving Set
Pewter, Patina / 2022 11.5L X 3W X 3/8D inchesThe spoon handles were cast from a silicone mold I made of a piece of 3/8th steel rod that I forged and then overlaid with netting. The spoons were created out of pewter sheet and the pair were soldered together.
![HYDE](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234263/Allie_Larkin_Hyde_2024-01-25-145521_bbfp_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234263/Allie_Larkin_Hyde_2024-01-25-145521_bbfp_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
HYDE
Steel, Patina, Acrylic Paint / 2023 24L X 12W X 6H inchesThis piece was inspired by the stretching of animal hides. I shaped the steel bowl to fold, drape, and look taut at certain places, to give the illusion of it being a fabric-like material.
![HYDE](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234709/hyde-side_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234709/hyde-side_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
HYDE
Steel, Patina, Acrylic Paint / 2023 24L X 12W X 6H inchesAdditional View
![HYDE](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234710/hyde-detail-2_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234710/hyde-detail-2_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
HYDE
Steel, Patina, Acrylic Paint / 2023 24L X 12W X 6H inchesAdditional View
![JA Chair](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147782/j-a-chair-front-final_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/147782/j-a-chair-front-final_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
JA Chair
White Oak, Shaker Tape, Linseed Oil, Beeswax / 2022 17.75W X 33.5H X 18D inchesThis two-slat post-and-rung chair is a direct reproduction of the “JA” chair designed by Jennie Alexander.
![An Ode to My Baby Teeth](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234707/tower-bandsaw-box-top_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/allie-larkin/234707/tower-bandsaw-box-top_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
An Ode to My Baby Teeth
Basswood, Milk Paint, Charred and Varnish Finish / 2022 17.5L X 3.5D X 8.75H inchesAdditional View