Thomas Molesworth meets Ralph Lauren

John & Ian Gallis

Ralph Lauren fabric, leather and wood desk chairs, sold individually or as a pair.

$3,150.00

Custom Order

1 in stock

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About this piece

2 of 2 desk chairs, not to be made again. Molesworth style with the lush fabric from Ralph Lauren. Unique and beautiful desk chairs. Sold individually or as a pair.

Details

Color/Finish

Brown, Red, Black

Made of

Ralph Lauren Fabric, Leather, Wood

Care instructions

Gently wipe with a clean cloth.

SKU

JG022

John & Ian Gallis

ABOUT THE ARTIST

A native of Long Island, John established a lucrative career building custom cabinetry for Bloomingdale’s before moving west to Cody, Wyoming. He worked for a local furniture maker in town before opening Norseman Designs West, where he created his own line of awardwinning high-end western furniture. John combines the simple honesty of Shaker style with the flowing curves of Art Nouveau. Wood is his favorite medium; it is warm and forgiving, and he enjoys incorporating different textures into his pieces. He finds that each species of wood has its own unique scent and characteristics. He particularly likes working with walnut and juniper, as they blend well and complement each other. John searches out exotic examples of these woods, focusing on their figure and grain to enhance the overall look of the piece itself. He says he tries not to overwork the wood to be something it’s not. John gains inspiration from nature and by studying the work of the masters, from Shaker to Stickley, from Art Nouveau to Cody’s own Thomas Molesworth. John’s son, Ian, has been working with him for the past fifteen years and plans to continue the Gallis legacy into the next generation. Whether crafted by the father or son, each Norseman Designs West piece is highly refined, elegantly composed, and decidedly original.