Low Rider is the one to meet
The Los Galos Chair is the first chair from Whyrhymer designer Brandon Morrison. His inspiration for the long lines of the chair came from the low-rider beach cruiser bicycles. The chair is completely handmade using the time-honored traditional joinery. The chair is constructed of a wood called Lyptus which is a very special wood that has the look of mahogany but it comes from a tree that was specifically bred to produce a hard wood that is renewable. It is grown on plantations in Central America that are specifically dedicated to growing and harvesting renewable Lyptus for use as lumber. The leggy chair is also available in walnut, cherry, ebonized walnut, teak and maple. The seat is covered in organic linen and is also available as a sculpted wood seat. The retail price is $3,500. Each piece comes with a short documentary showing the piece being built. Whyr’hymer delivers each piece with a guarantee of quality and the furniture is signed, dated, and stamped with the company logo. For each piece of furniture that is purchased, Whyr’hymer donates 3% of the sale price to charity.Morrison says of his commitment to sustainability: "Having grown up with my family being in the timber harvesting business I have a very literal sense of the importance of taking only what you need. What excites me the most about the environmental movement we are now experiencing is that it's becoming a way of life instead of a something that is cool to talk about. Technology allows for inefficient processes to be replaced and that is what is happening now. The easiest way for even the most complacent person to be engaged is to offer them useful items that continue their way of life with the addition of contributing to the environment. There is always the need for stewards to lead the way in any movement. I am very proud to be a part of the community of people who bring products to people to use and enjoy physically and spiritually, knowing what their purchases represent. Every piece of Whyr'hymer furniture is made from renewable, reclaimed, or FSC certified lumber. In
addition, I use low VOC tung oil or Danish oil, and carnauba wax. For a protective finish I use a water-based urethane."
