The Backrest

The backrest is made from a 1958 Mercedes. Jake really liked the shape, so its pretty much untouched. It affords a nice surface on the back of the couch for some artwork...

The Shape

It took a while to get the shape right, those things tend to grow rather organically. But this is close. We may have to shave another inch or so off the back.

Starting Out

Jake dug out this bumper a few days ago and we went to work. Its from a 1955 Cadillac and will soon be someone's couch.

Concept

This is usually where it begins. Shown here is the "updated concept sketch". i.e. What it became...