Panel Chair
Ash / 2021 34" H × 19" W × 21" DTwo CNC-cut trestles with keystone-shaped panels forming the back and seat. This piece explores how CNC can be used in compound-angle construction.
Learn more about Stephen
- About
Stephen Thrasher is an engineer and woodworker in Somerville, MA. His work explores technology and craft, specifically how CNC can shape wood in new and interesting ways. He graduated with a Furniture Design Certificate from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022. Going forward, Stephen is interested in continuing to experiment with CNC, remaining involved in the MassArt community through teaching and mentoring, and collaborating with others who are interested in how technology can support people who make things.
- Region
- Somerville, MA
- Website
- stephenthrasher.studio
- Media
- @thrasherww
Portfolio
Panel Chair
Ash / 2021 34" H × 19" W × 21" DTwo CNC-cut trestles with keystone-shaped panels forming the back and seat. This piece explores how CNC can be used in compound-angle construction.
Coopered Twist Table
White Oak / 2023 24” H × 16” WCoopered form of approximately 100 pieces, designed with techniques from parametric architecture, cut with twisting surfaces using a CNC with a rotary axis. Elevated view.
Dragonfly meditation stool
Walnut, tulip wood, ebony / 2023 9" H × 18" W × 11" DKneeling stool with coopered legs joined by a curved miter to the seat. Dragonfly wings are inlaid around a visible pith scar, which forms part of the dragonfly’s body. Rear/side view.
Kagome Woven Wood Table
American Beech / 2022 16" H × 40" W × 22" DWoven form of approximately 300 pieces, designed with techniques from parametric architecture, cut using a CNC rotary axis. Detail view.
Sapele step stool
Sapele / 2019 9" H × 17" W × 11.5" DStep stool with angled sides and stretcher underneath. Half-blind dovetails with mitered edge and end allow for continuous grain from top to sides.
Coopered Twist Table
White Oak / 2023 24” H × 16” WCoopered form of approximately 100 pieces, designed with techniques from parametric architecture, cut with twisting surfaces using a CNC with a rotary axis. Side view.
Dragonfly meditation stool
Walnut, tulip wood, ebony / 2023 9" H × 18" W × 11" DKneeling stool with coopered legs joined by a curved miter to the seat. Dragonfly wings are inlaid around a visible pith scar, which forms part of the dragonfly’s body. Front/side view.
Kumiko media cabinet detail
Sapele / 2019 28" H × 48" W × 11" DMedia cabinet with speaker fabric behind door panels of hand-cut hexagonal kumiko. Half-blind dovetails with mitered edge and end allow for continuous grain from top to sides. Detail view of door.
Kagome Woven Wood Table
American Beech / 2022 16" H × 40" W × 22" DWoven form of approximately 300 pieces, designed with techniques from parametric architecture, cut using a CNC rotary axis. Elevated view.
Kumiko media cabinet
Sapele / 2019 28" H × 48" W × 11" DMedia cabinet with speaker fabric behind door panels of hand-cut hexagonal kumiko. Half-blind dovetails with mitered edge and end allow for continuous grain from top to sides.