Peter Danko Designs, Inc.

02/28/2026

02/28/2026

After so many prototypes and iterations I am finally pleased with my reclining swing chair. A great platform for meditation.

02/04/2026

I’ve been developing a fully reclining suspended swing chair for long-dwell public spaces like airports. Using simple mechanics and shifts in body weight, it moves naturally from upright seating into a supported recline or hammock-like rest—no motors or electronics. I’ve just completed the version with an integrated footrest, and it’s genuinely comfortable. A patent application is in progress. Curious to hear reactions—and if this brings to mind any designers or facility managers, feel free to point them my way.

05/05/2025

I am teaching Samuel Dugger woodworking while Samuel is building a 1/8 scale model of an elevator I want to put in my house. This is the completed first side of the elevator on top of the drawings.

02/10/2025

I’m making swing chairs now. Bent-ply and recycled seat belts. IM me if you’re interested.

11/29/2024

Cultural historians tell us that our tastes, our furnishings, and our perception of beauty reflect our values. But what about now? We have enormous concerns about the environmental impact of human civilization so how come there is not any real style or aesthetic sensibility reflecting these concerns? In fact, proponents of “sustainable design” actively discourage the idea. They tell us that sustainability should not be about style, or aesthetics, or our idea of beauty. This thinking defies logic. This is the first of a series of posts that will make a compelling case for a sustainable aesthetic. In fact, without a sustainable aesthetic, the idea of moving the world to Circular economy will always be a dream.

11/06/2024

Just delivered a pair of Pivot barchairs to Matthew Scarborough. Maple with Birds Eye maple backrests. The warm orange fabric really pops against the cool blue walls. .

11/02/2024

Rowen’s Jurassic headboard. Laser engraved Dinosaurs. Note the shelf. Laser engraving offers a big bang for the buck. Imagine intricate patterns or drawings for an entrance doorway or a lobby. Durable and long lasting. Message me with your idea for a project.

10/31/2024

Dinosaur bed installed. Rowen loves it. Note the little shelf.

09/09/2024

Not quite finished but clearly very cool. Laser engraving on a large scale. Very impactful. Would love to do commissions in public spaces.

08/18/2024

Segue from my normal design work. Laser engraving of Rowan’s dinosaur head-sideboard. Fun project.