Visum Chair
Black Walnut and Curly Maple / 2019 33" × 18" × 19"Hand sculpted Maple seat with a focus on posture and ergonomics. Inspired by Tobia and Afra Scarpa’s Africa chair.
Learn more about Jack
- About
Jack Adams began his woodworking journey while studying Architecture at the University of Notre Dame. As a classically trained architect, Jack was able to translate his background in sketching, hand drafting, and watercolor painting into a love and knack for woodworking and furniture design. From precise layout and hand cut joinery to free form sculpting, Jack has an appreciation for age-old techniques as well as an interest in how technology will help shape this craft in the future. Jack received the St. Joseph Award in Furniture Design from the University of Notre Dame in 2020.
- Region
- Fairfax, VT
Portfolio
Visum Chair
Black Walnut and Curly Maple / 2019 33" × 18" × 19"Hand sculpted Maple seat with a focus on posture and ergonomics. Inspired by Tobia and Afra Scarpa’s Africa chair.
Demilune Table
Black Walnut and Curly Maple / 2019 32" × 32" × 14"Bent lamination demilune hallway table with hidden drawer. French Art Deco inspired.
Irish Knockdown Table
Quartersawn White Oak / 2018 20" × 20" × 20"A fully knockdown side table with hand cut angled joinery. Arts and Crafts style with collegiate imagery accents.
Enterprise Mirror
Black Walnut / 2024 22" × 16" × 4"An open edged mirror that can be oriented horizontally or vertically. Magnetic detachable cross for ease of cleaning.
Sprinter End Table
Solid Black Walnut / 2024 26.5" × 14" × 28"An Anthropomorphic Study of Movement in Stillness. Inspired by Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps.
Shaker Table
Cherry with Black Walnut Accents / 2024 26.75" × 21" × 18"Introductory project to get back in the swing of woodshop life and an exercise in nailing dovetails.