Photos by Matthew Messner

Photos copyright and courtesy Matthew Messner, www.theoperablewindow.blogspot.com

Screen by Ray W. Doeksen and Michael W. Dreeben

Room dividing screen, in two suspended panels. Hackberry, approximately 60″ x 60″ x 1 7/8″ overall. Ray W. Doeksen and Michael W. Dreeben.

Photo courtesy Corey R. Lewis: www.lightofdusk.com

Chair by Michael W. Dreeben

Leatherwork seat by Gunschel/McGuinness.

Chair by Michael W. Dreeben.

Wall hanging by Gunschel/McGuinness

Wall hanging by Casey Gunschel and Meg McGuinness.

Glass case by Gunschel/McGuinness

Glass case by Gunschel/McGuinness

Side table and bed, by Carson Maddox

Side table and bed in walnut.

Split Table by Jonas Wahlstrom

Split Table by Jonas Wahlstrom

Lounge Chair by Jonas Wahlstrom

Lounge Chair by Jonas Wahlstrom

Two-Seat Bench, by Jason Lewis

Two seat bench with hand sculpted seat and back. Shown in black walnut.

Maribel Lounge and Miami Lounge, by Manny Torres

Meribel Lounge

Miami Lounge

Meribel Lounge and Miami Lounge, by Manny Torres.

Estudio

Count Bench, by Manny Torres

Count Bench, by Manny Torres

Estudio

2nd Annual Object Society Exhibition; Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The 2nd annual exhibition of new work by
members of Object Society, in the gallery at 217 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60647.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 6 to 10 pm

Featured designers:
Michael W. Dreeben
Ray W. Doeksen
Michael Koehler
Carson Maddox
Jason Lewis
Elizabeth Hayes
Ross Fiersten
Manny Torres
Bridgette Buckley
Jonas Wahlstrom
Jonathan Martin
Gunschel/McGuinness

And in the auxiliary gallery, Object Design League,
showing work from their 2010 workshop: ‘Bags.’

Musical entertainment by Two Aglets Jazzing.

Hybrid Coffee Table by Michael W. Dreeben

Sustainably harvested solid Black Walnut. 60L x 24W x 16H.

Michael W. Dreeben

Writing Table, by Jason Lewis

Writing Table, by Jason Lewis

Writing Table - Black Walnut - 55″ x 30″ x 30″. A compact table with two shallow drawers for storage, this piece can serve multiple functions - as dining table or writing desk, or both.

Jason Lewis Furniture

Aycock Bench, by Michael Koehler

Aycock Bench by Michael Koehler

Aycock Bench, drawer detail

Solid rift white oak. Boots behind sliding doors, gloves in the drawer.

For ten years Michael Koehler has produced custom furniture and installations from his studio overlooking Cabrini Green.

Koehler Design-Build

Johnson bedroom wall, by Gunschel/McGuinness

Johnson bedroom wall, by Casey Gunschel and Meg McGuinness.

Collins Dining Chair, by Bridgette Buckley

Bridgette Buckley | Studio
Collins Dining Chair
22W x 20.75D x 33H
Urban Harvested Ash (Arms), Stainless Steel (frame), Upholstered seat and back

Continually turning to Scandinavian Design as a reference, Bridgette Buckley looked to the work of Poul Kjaerholm for inspiration for the Collins Dining Chair.  Like his furniture, this piece aims to achieve an architectural purity, and honesty of material.  By using steel for the frame to allow the thinnest profile possible, and wood where the body comes in contact with it, it provides comfort and restrained beauty.

Bridgette Buckley | Studio

Verde Desk, by Carson Maddox

Verde Desk by Carson Maddox

The Verde desk’s form and materials represent a balance of competing elements. The form is comprised of thick, strong lines complemented by the natural organic flow of indigenous white oak’s deep grain and strands of green grass embedded in recycled cast resin. A desk is for working, though, so the Verde desk has ample room for storage and filing drawers as well as integrated wire management.

Carson Maddox

Terrace Nesting Tables, by Ross Fiersten and Elizabeth Hayes

The Terrace Nesting Tables consist of three brightly colored tables with undulating edges - the powder coat finish makes these suitable for indoor or outdoor use.

Ross Fiersten and Elizabeth Hayes operate out of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood and focus on delicately crafted metal objects, furniture, and architectural elements.

rfmetalworks.com

Photos from the 2009 Object Society show