by cathy bain
Upholstered chair
h: 80 w: 50 d: 45 (cms).
The Spirit of the Hebrides
Base
Made from half a whisky barrel from Abhainn Dearg distillery, upholstered with Harris Tweed formed into a kilt.
A cupboard door has been cut out of the barrrel at the front and is hidden behind the kilt. When the falp of the kilt is lifted it reveals a leather strap that pulls open and automatically lights up via sensors the inside of the barrel to reveal three spirit bottles. Abhain Dearg Whisky, Harris Gin and Barra Gin. These represent the main spirits that the Hebrides currently procduces.This cupboard can of course be used for storage for any other items books etc that are easy to access when you are relaxing in the chair.
Back of chair
This is made from larger whisky barrel staves from the Abhainn dearg distillery and upholstered with Harris Tweed. These staves represent the irregular shapes of the Callanish Stones and are placed in a design arc round the chair to replicate the circle in the centre of the stone circle.
Seat of chair
The seat is upholstered with celosia velvet fabric imprinted with the iconic lewis Uig Chessmen. This round seat can be removed to allow storage inside the base of the chair.
Arm of the Chair
The arm of the chair is made from ash wood from the Stornoway Castle grounds and has been turned to follow the curve of the base of the chair and the arc of the staves at the back. The wood was turned especailly to showcase the ripples effects of the wood that represent the ripples of sand and sea around the shores of our beautiful islands.
This chair is curently exhibited at the Callanish Exhibtion centre and comes with a photobook that shows the journey of the chair and the inspirations that made me design it.
by cathy bain
Upholstered chair
h: 115 w: 55 d: 50 (cms).
The Spirit of the Hebrides
Base
Made from half a whisky barrel from ther Laphroig distillery, upholstered with Harris Tweed that has been formed into a kilt.
A cupboard door has been cut out of the barrrel at the front and is hidden behind the kilt. When the flap of the kilt is lifted it reveals a leather strap that pulls open and automatically lights up via sensors where spirits from the outer Hebridies can be stored such as Abhainn Dearg Whisky from Uig in Lewis, Harris Gin and Barra gin. These represent the main spirits that the Hebrides currently procduces.This cupboard can of course be used for storage for any other items books etc that are easy to access when you are relaxing in the chair.
Back of chair
These staves are made from wood and upholstered with Harris Tweed. They represent the irregular shapes of the Callanish Stones and are placed in a design arc round the chair to replicate the circle in the centre of the stone circle at Callanish.
Seat of chair
The seat is upholstered with celosia vevet fabric imprinted with the iconic Uig Lewis Chessmen. This round seat can be removed to allow storage inside the base of the chair.
Arm of the Chair
The arm of the chair is made from ash wood from the Stornoway Castle grounds and has been turned to form a round pillar that is finished on top with a round glass/cup. The shape follows the curve of the base of the chair and the arc of the staves at the back. The wood was turned especailly to showcase the ripples effects of the grain that represent the ripples of sand and sea around the shores of our beautiful islands.
This chair can be seen at the Clo Mor exhibition in Drinishader, Isle of Harris when it opens.