I create functional and sculptural objects in wood, focusing on small, hand-held containers.
The work begins with the material: harvested wood and fragments from earlier projects. Each piece is shaped using a combination of industrial and hand tools, then refined through long periods of sanding.
I am drawn to forms that move, curving, gestural shapes interrupted by moments of sharp edge or unexpected change. Within these forms, quiet mechanisms emerge: a lid that lifts, a drawer that slides.
Each object balances precision with irregularity, allowing the character of the wood to remain present in the final piece.
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Drawer Boxes.
Hinged Boxes.
Furniture & Home.
Working in wood since 1975
From early studio furniture and juried craft fairs to industrial design, custom fabrication, and trade show exhibits, David Flatt’s work has always been rooted in making.
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Selected works are available upon request. For information about available pieces, exhibitions, or the studio, please get in touch.
