James Owen is the principal and owner of James Owen Design in Portland, Oregon. With over thirteen years of design expertise he has created and developed...
The Dove Chair is a balance between austerity and romance that is most evident in the baroque silhouette of the graceful legs and broad undecorated planes of painted Walnut veneer. These details, as well as the chair’s satisfying scale and rigorous joinery, convey a commitment to quality and an up-to-the minute aesthetic statement.
Through the combination of a simple, ivory finish and tidy proportions, the design communicates a sturdy architectural persona. The chair features a wide, comfortable seat pan with a soft and subtle indentation to relieve pressure on the spine. The slight pitch and curve of the backrest allow for dining and conversation at a leisurely pace. The avian graphic on the backrest adds playful relief to the boldness and solemnity of the overall design statement.