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Larry Sefton

Oh Why, Oh Why - Hollow Form with Asian-Inspired Finial

Wood Species:

Size:

Finish:

Royal Paulownia

9" Dia. X 14" Height

Bent Laminated finial made with Black Limba and Black Veneer. Finished using General Finishes Arm-R-Seal oil-based wipe on varnish.

Wood Source:

Home near me had tree taken down - see story below.

Special Interest:

Story behind this piece's name:

A man planted this Royal Paulownia tree only to discover later that it was a very invasive variety.

As the tree grew faster and faster, the man was heard to lament "Oh why, oh why, did I EVER plant that tree?!?!?!"

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