This piece is inspired by the woodworking of Wharton Esherick, while also conforming to the specifications given by the client.

I was able to find a beautiful piece of walnut that was long and wide enough for the whole bench, allowing me to cut each joint so the grain pattern is continuous throughout the piece. I am a huge fan of this “waterfall” style of grain, often found in high quality kitchens.

The legs of the piece were hand-shaped to emulate the torso of a dancer, a further nod to Esherick’s style.

Note from the client and creator of this website: the bench is named for my dog, Otie, who uses it to look out the window and loves it very much.