Building by the Land
In the countryside of Brandenburg Germany, David Herman is using locally sourced wood and traditional techniques to make distinct artisanal chairs. With a focus on using hand tools on greenwood, each chair is sculpted in a time honored tradition.
Handcrafted Greenwood Chairs
by David Herman
Explore Davids Chairs – every piece is unique, designed and crafted from scratch. From a log to a chair using traditional green woodworking techniques. Inspired by mainly English and Welsh tradition Chair designs, every piece is a beautiful creation of craftsmanship, detail and timeless aesthetic. Every Chair is built to last for generations, allowing us to slow down from a world of overproduction and coming back to quality and longevity
Workshops and Courses
At Building by the Land we offer possibilities to learn the craft of greenwoodworking. Learn to build a chair and take it home with you at the end of the Course, or come and learn different woodworking techniques such as pole lathe turning, steam bending and bowl carving. You will learn to work with your hands and get the satisfaction of creating something unique and beautiful out of wood.
