That is a WOW design and build.  I love it.  

If you decide to do more steam bending, look into using a strap clamp.  Lee Valley sells one but I just made my own with some metal flashing with some wood blocks screwed to it.  It really helps to reduce the chances of it breaking as you bend it.   

--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.