Eric Reece

"Form, function, and beauty: these three ideas exist equally within the creative genesis of all things and form the foundation upon which I strive to create."

In his furniture designs, Eric Reece attempts to eliminate preconceptions about steel. By choosing to design with soft curving lines and pointed feet, Reece lends a sense of dancing, lightweight form and natural grace to this industrial material.

Through an exacting application of heat and force, Reece manipulates sheet steel. He fuses old and new techniques of forging and welding, and finishes each piece by applying a hand-rubbed patina to create a natural, soft touch.