John Krubsack    1907    “Dammit, one of these days I am going to grow a piece of furniture that will be better and stronger than any human hands can build.”

John Krubsack grew a chair from 32 box elder little saplings. Started in 1907 and finished in 1914. Is the first known shaped chair. To read some more history and outside links follow this link.

Axel N Erlandson    1925     " I belive I can get a tree to grow like this illustiation." 

Axel N Erlandson grew many various forms into trees. Though his patterns appear wild they are very symmetrical. Axel grew a chair, he appear to intend to harvest. At this time nobody knows the location of this chair. To read some more history and outside links follow this link.

Dan Ladd   1979  

Dan Ladd has grown various forms, and seems to enjoy using inclusions with his trees.To read some more history and outside links follow this link.

Dr Christopher Cattle    1978/9        

Dr Christopher Cattle has an awareness of the environment, and this led to his idea of growing furniture. Having successfully grown 15 stools, he now actively encourages others to have a go. To read some more history and outside links follow this link.

Nirandr Boonnetr    1983    

Nirandr Boonnetr created trees suitable for his children climb and play on, this hobby merged into chair growing. To read some more history and outside links follow this link.

Aharon Naveh    1985    

Aharon Naveh started by shaping cactus, in time this lead him to creating intriguing forms with trees. To read some more history and outside links follow this link.

Peter Cook    1987     "I wonder if I can grow a chair"

Peter Cook, grew a chair, and pot plant stand. Nine years later he be a co-founder of Pooktre. Pooktre has created various forms of living and harvestable art. To read some more history and outside links follow this link.

Mr Wu    2000 ?

Mr Wu has one harvested chair, and six more growing.To read some more history and outside links follow this link.