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Title: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Douglas on 2015-05-29, 18:26:53

I recently finished building a Sella Curulis as a commission (actually, I think it's technically considered a Faldstool since it folds up). It's made from Hard Maple which, admittedly, isn't 100% period, but unfortunately specialty wood can be a little hard to come by around here. Beggars can't be choosers. It also ended up being a little difficult to work with just because it's so hard, but it has the benefit of being incredibly sturdy. You could seat Henry VIII on this thing. ;)

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10830802_927225420632302_771438601972144054_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/q86/p720x720/11312819_927226583965519_2104984239814829956_o.jpg)

More images in this Flickr album, including some work-in-progress pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/114302363@N04/sets/72157653248883500

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Edward on 2015-05-29, 19:07:19

Man, that is some incredibly beautiful work. I was admiring it on FB, and I think it looks even better here. ;)

Great job! You're really tempting me to commission some work from you at some point. :)

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir William on 2015-05-29, 19:41:22

Wow...that is an awesome looking piece of furniture there.  I knew I should've gotten that bear pelt- it would suit that chair perfectly, splayed right in front.  (Like I'm getting the chair lol)

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2015-05-29, 20:01:43

That is F***ing sweet!  :D

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Ian on 2015-05-29, 20:20:34

Outstanding work!

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Rodney on 2015-05-30, 03:27:43

That is amazing work!  Well done.   8)

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: AnsalonPaladin on 2015-05-30, 07:26:13

If you don't mind me asking- about how much would something like that go for? I imagine that's a quite an asset at festivals...(Get it- asset? tee hee)

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Lord Dane on 2015-05-30, 07:30:06

Quote from: AnsalonPaladin on 2015-05-30, 07:26:13

If you don't mind me asking- about how much would something like that go for? I imagine that's a quite an asset at festivals...(Get it- asset? tee hee)

Actually Jeremy, I believe the correct terminology for such a piece is an 'ass-cessory' (yuck, yuck!!)

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: AnsalonPaladin on 2015-05-30, 18:58:56

Badum bum bum!

On a serious note though I want one of those things badly. Sometimes it's hard to find a suitable place to sit down at the faires.

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Nate on 2015-05-31, 00:16:36

 :D

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Douglas on 2015-05-31, 17:42:55

Thanks, gents!

Quote from: Lord Dane on 2015-05-30, 07:30:06

Quote from: AnsalonPaladin on 2015-05-30, 07:26:13

If you don't mind me asking- about how much would something like that go for? I imagine that's a quite an asset at festivals...(Get it- asset? tee hee)

Actually Jeremy, I believe the correct terminology for such a piece is an 'ass-cessory' (yuck, yuck!!)

Lol! ::)

Jeremy, sent you a PM. :)

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2015-05-31, 18:51:11

holy poop thats awesome

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Dimitry on 2015-06-01, 22:11:28

Wow!... just... wow...

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Brian on 2015-06-02, 00:08:49

Taking your youthfulness into account and the fact that you've demonstrated a masterly level of craftsmanship on several mediums I can only conclude that you Sir Douglas are a medievalist prodigy...or the next X-Men superhero. It really could go either way. ;)

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Martyn on 2015-06-02, 01:45:40

Fantastic work, Douglas.  You should consider taking orders :)

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir Patrick on 2015-06-02, 02:37:12

That is sweet!  Been admiring on FB as well and these new pics are even better.

Title: Re: Sella Curulis Project
Post by: Sir James A on 2015-06-03, 02:30:49

Fantastic!