The Wood

Pick up the Atelier piece. Feel the surface. Smell the wood. The walls, barely thicker than an eggshell, reveal the veins, knots, and natural coloring of the wood. All this is brought together by nature and the artistry of the turner who aspires to reveal its inner secrets. It relaxes you. You feel good! While each individual’s response is as unique as the wood itself, along my journey with wood, I discovered two distinct reactions: “This is absolutely beautiful!” or “What’s this for?” If you are part of the first group you will know what I feel as soon as you hold an El Atelier piece. "