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Walnut Arm Chair by Ruppel Design
Our Signature Chairs


    Chairs can be the most iconic furniture items in the home.  Our solid wood chairs have been designed with this in mind.  With a focus on comfort, our chairs often repeat the lines and forms of the human body.  

    This creates a connection between you and the chair that is often missing from contemporary seating.  Our chairs are available in a number of different wood species.  We can also work with you on custom upholstery, should you desire.  

 
Incurvo Side Chair
Incurvo Chair
 
 The gentle curves and rhythmic lines of this cherry and walnut chair invite you to have a seat.  Bent lamination is used to create these soft undulating lines, while adding great strength to this chair's delicate appearance.
Apex Chair by Ruppel Design
Apex Side Chair
 
 This cherry and curly maple chair is designed using traditional chair making techniques.  The Apex chair design is driven by the striking spread of gently curved back-slats which hit you in "just the right place."
Walnut Apex Arm Chair by Ruppel Design
Apex Arm Chair
 
 This walnut version of the Apex chair is built for the head of the table. The  24" wide frame and extra back support truly embody the concept of a captain's chair, while maintaining the grace and delicacy of a Ruppel designed chair.  
Shaker Influenced Chair by Ruppel Design 

Exemplar Chair
 
 Our first signature chair, Exemplar is available in any combination of wood species you wish.  Based on an age old shaker design, we have updated the form for a more contemporary setting.  We have upholstered and hand-carved seat choices available. 
Rhythmus Chair and Ottoman by Ruppel Design   Rhythmus Chair
  
   The Rhythmus Chair is a work of sculpture.  Each chair and ottoman are built specifically for the person who will be sitting on it, much like a suit is tailored to the wearer.  Each chair is uniquely hand-carved to fit the dimensions of its owner. 
Sessio bench : Handmade Furniture by Ruppel DesignSessio Bench
  
   This solid maple bench includes gently curving rails and a laminated hand-carved solid hardwood seat. The laminations of the seat give a very subtle curve to the entire piece.
 
Apex Rocking Chair : Unique rocking chair  handmade by ruppel design
Apex Rocking Chair
 
  This rocking chair is built for style and comfort.  The flexible curved and laminated  back supports give lumbar support and give just enough to conform to the individual.
 
 
Upcoming Exhibitions and Events

01.2008   Ruppel Design is proud to announce the launch of designerprojectplans.com!  The only source for unique artisan designed woodworking plans, furniture plans, and solid hardwood furniture kits.  Designed and build by nationally renowned artists Ross and Terry Ruppel.  Our designs rely on the natural beauty of hand selected hardwoods to decorate the clean lines of our forms.  

05.02.2008 - 05.04.2008  Visit us at the 37th annual TACA Spring Craft Fair in Centennial Park, Nashville, TN.   Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, 10am-5pm
12.01.2008 -01.30.2009  Make plans to visit our exhibition in the Pryor Gallery at the Columbia State Community College in Columbia, TN.  More details upcoming...
Generations of Craftsmanship

     The Ruppel Design Group, founded in 1988, consists of the father/son team of Terry and Ross Ruppel.

    To the Ruppels, designing and building is a family tradition. Their work focuses on the beauty of select native hardwoods and traditional joinery and finishing techniques. The patina and character of each wood are highlighted whenever possible, and each piece is finished by hand-rubbing with a unique oil mixture developed over time.

    Their pieces are well designed without sacrificing any functionality. To the Ruppels, a perfectly designed piece means the blending of wood colors, patterns, surfaces, forms, repetition, and rhythms into an interesting and thought-provoking piece.