Naked Chair cottage allowing for a customized height

allowing for a customized height to accommodate everything from tall art books to smaller decorative objects

Named in honor of Josh Metcalf—a close friend and furniture-making mentor to Charles Shackleton—this piece represents a collaborative and soulful interpretation of classic Georgian design

The table is defined by its intricate structural details and graceful proportions:

ensuring a wobble-free experience that metal stands simply can’t match

protecting the solid hardwood—typically cherry—and enhancing its natural warmth and grain

Naked Chair cottage allowing for a customized heightThe Naked Chair is a study in purposeful minimalism and radical transparency, meticulously handcrafted in our Bridgewater, Vermont workshop. Originally conceived as a community sustainability project, this design was first introduced alongside the Naked Table as part of a series of workshops where local participants built their own heirloom furniture. Today, we offer this same celebrated design to our customers, maintaining a strict chain of custody