SWALLOWTAIL
Designer/Manufacturer
Brian FiremanDescription
Hand-crafted in North Carolina by master woodcrafter, Brian Fireman, Swallowtail brings together time-honored processes with modern forms. Its elegant curves and split back are inspired by the wings of the swallowtail butterfly. Fireman is known for his flowing, organic designs and their abstract reference to nature. Low-set arms easily slide under a dining table, making the chair equally suitable for a dining or living room. The chair may be ordered in a wide scope of domestic hardwood and stain finish options.
Brian Fireman
Brian Fireman
North Carolina-based wood-crafter and artist, Brian Fireman was originally trained in architecture; an interest fueled by the artist's fascination for building and constructing. After traveling the world as a young adult and visiting places such as Ecuador, Chile, India, and Nepal, Fireman returned to the United States and graduated in Architecture at Virginia Tech. He became intrigued with the tectonic nature of constructing, where nature and human forces combine to generate singular structures.
Through relentless experimentation, the artist learned about the diverse traditions of woodworking and joinery. A stint at a high-end residential architecture firm confirmed for Fireman that he needed a truly hands-on approach to both designing and building.
He founded his own studio in 2003 in the mountains of western North Carolina. Since then, his work has been exhibited nationally and widely acclaimed by discerning collectors.
As the artist puts it: "Whether working with live-edge slabs or more sculptural forms, the intent is to allow the inherent beauty of the material to acquire a second life as a piece of furniture. Wood is a sensual material, and it is my hope that the work reflects my passion, awe, and respect for the trees from which it emanates."
Brian Fireman
North Carolina-based wood-crafter and artist, Brian Fireman was originally trained in architecture; an interest fueled by the artist's fascination for building and constructing. After traveling the world as a young adult and visiting places such as Ecuador, Chile, India, and Nepal, Fireman returned to the United States and graduated in Architecture at Virginia Tech. He became intrigued with the tectonic nature of constructing, where nature and human forces combine to generate singular structures.
Through relentless experimentation, the artist learned about the diverse traditions of woodworking and joinery. A stint at a high-end residential architecture firm confirmed for Fireman that he needed a truly hands-on approach to both designing and building.
He founded his own studio in 2003 in the mountains of western North Carolina. Since then, his work has been exhibited nationally and widely acclaimed by discerning collectors.
As the artist puts it: "Whether working with live-edge slabs or more sculptural forms, the intent is to allow the inherent beauty of the material to acquire a second life as a piece of furniture. Wood is a sensual material, and it is my hope that the work reflects my passion, awe, and respect for the trees from which it emanates."
