Hi, I’m Will (that’s Frank & Larry) and I love making chairs.
I’ve been making furniture since I first took woodworking in high school. I loved making anything my mind could ponder out of whatever timber I could get my hands on – usually recycled timber or off-cuts from worksites. I kept whittling, carving and creating just for fun as I searched for a style that truly resonated with me.
My life changed during a Windsor chairmaking class my brother pushed me into. Every aspect of Windsor Chairmaking sang to my soul – from working beautiful, sustainable timbers with handmade tools that will outlive me, to the meticulous process that cannot be rushed, through to that the finished chair, I was taken.
I saw what a lifetime of passion and learning could create when I took that class with the chairmaking master Glen Rundell, and so my Chairmaking journey began and continues.
Will Burke x Stone & Wood
What’s a Windsor Chair?
Windsor Chairmaking originated in England 300 years ago. Started by wagon wheelwrights, the craft soon spread throughout America before landing in Australia in the late 1800s.
The Windsor furniture tradition continues thanks largely to their extraordinary comfort, incredible durability and chairmakers who love a rewarding challenge.
The ultimate goal of any chair worth its wood in sublime comfort. Windsor chair’s leading lines in the spindle back and legs, the flowing curves of the steam-bent arches and the hand-carved seat combine for a comforting embrace you won’t want to leave.
Chairs are an integral part of our lives as we sit to share meals, stories, and moments of connection with our loved ones. We sit to relax and rest our tired bodies after a hard day’s work, to focus, and sometimes simply to think.
