The legs are hand-turned on the lathe without the use of duplicators or steady rests. The skill of the turner is the only quality control. After assembly the legs shrink around the rungs. Under the arm is branded the Lucky Acorn logo, with the signature of the artist and the year. The hand woven seats are available in split hickory bark, or Shaker tape in a variety of colors.
Hickory bark is a tough and resilient material used in traditional chair bottoming.
By far the most durable, it is stripped from logs in the spring. The outer bark is removed and the inner bark or phloem layer is hand-split and woven into seats. Proper care consists of wiping occasionally with a damp cloth. This seat will last 40 to 60 years. Shaker tape is a tightly woven cotton fabric.