
Kurbside Spoons
modified Specialized Stumpjumper / 2016-ongoing
- About
Peter Scheidt’s (he/him/his) work is concept-driven yet firmly grounded in the craft of furniture. Peter has an MFA from San Diego State University and a BA from Brown University. He builds and teaches in Ames, Iowa where he is Assistant Professor of Wood + Material Studies at Iowa State University. Peter previously served as Windgate Assistant Professor of Woodworking at the University of Arkansas Little Rock.
- Region
- Ames, IA
- Website
- www.peterscheidt.com
- Professional Status
- Educator
Portfolio

Bow-back With Long Spindles
found chair, painted red oak, hardware / 2022
Neon Shaker Lowback Chairs
ash, nylon webbing / 2014
Kurbside Spoons
modified Specialized Stumpjumper / 2016-ongoing
Bow-back With Planar Spindles
found chair, painted plywood / 2022
Chair-valet
found chair, painted basswood, steel, aluminum / 2021video link: https://vimeo.com/704259537

Sofa Bench
salvaged urban white oak, painted maple / 2021
Chair-valet, detail
found chair, painted basswood, steel, aluminum / 2021video link: https://vimeo.com/70425953

int. view Tabitha Babbitt, US Craft Bureau Mobile Woodshop
modified 1954 Chevy / 2017
Chair-Bar Cube (after Hans Wegner)
found chair, painted ash, steel, aluminum / 2021video link: https://vimeo.com/user173618508

Chair Swap at S.H.E.D. residency
salvaged chairs
Tabitha Babbitt, US Craft Bureau Mobile Woodshop
modified 1954 Chevy / 2017
Folding Chair Embedded in Slab
found chair, cherry, painted poplar / 2022
Kurbside Spoons
modified Specialized Stumpjumper / 2016-ongoing
int. view Tabitha Babbitt, US Craft Bureau Mobile Woodshop
modified 1954 Chevy / 2017
Folding Chair with Long Seat Slats
found chair, painted poplar / 2022
Sawhorse In a Bottle
doug fir, carboy / 2018don’t get lost in tinytown!

Chair-Bar Cube (after Hans Wegner)
found chair, painted ash, steel, aluminum / 2021video link: https://vimeo.com/user173618508
