SHORELINES

25 a p c s hor e l i n e s.c om | 2016 Vol :1 a more contemporary one with plain spindles," Randy says. Though now more occupied with the studio's business side, he's still the only one who makes his Crane chair, a demanding design at once earthy and lyrical. The shop also stays busy with work commissioned for residential or commercial projects. "We've done cabinetry, bars, museum displays, dining tables and more," says Keith. "We can do the design or work with architects and designers. We draw everything out on CAD but it comes down to knowing how to build it by hand." "Something in my gut told me the boys would somehow carry on what I started," Randy says. "And it's gratifying to see it happen. It's a real pleasure to listen to them and hear the lessons that I had to learn and tried to teach them come back. And to see the talent they're showing. They can make pretty much anything they can imagine." "We make furniture that's beautiful but also functional – it's meant to be used, and to last for generations," Keith says. "It's hard work but very fulfilling. We're always learning. At this point there's nothing else I'd rather do." – JEFF BOOK www.woodstudio.com See Wood Studio furniture at the Southern Makers show in Montgomery, April 30-May 1 www.southernmakers.com Top: Photo by Ber na r d Tronc a le – Dylan sands the Beersheba porch swing, based on a traditional design from Beersheba Springs, an old Tennessee resort town. Above: Photo by Ber na r d Tronc a le – The Lookout Mountain Rocker by Wood Studio.

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