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Larry Sefton

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

Wood Species:

Size:

Finish:

Royal Paulownia (hollow form), Black Limba and black veneer (final)

9" Dia. X 14" Height

Finial made using bent laminated method . Finished using General Finishes Arm-R-Seal oil-based wipe on varnish.

Wood Source:

Neighborhood tree removal - see story below.

Story behind this piece's name:

A man in our neighborhood 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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