The “Petite Ourse” seat, made of hand-carved palm wood, is composed of rounded shapes that highlight the wood's natural grain and combine to create a primitive form that resembles an unreal and endearing character. Palm wood is a softwood and cannot be assembled in the same way as conventional wood. The piece undergoes a lengthy sanding and varnishing process to fix the top layer of its grain and enhance its unique natural color, which varies from tree to tree.