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Lindsay's Tansu: It was a real challenge to build a Japanese style entertainment center which would house stereo equipment, display art, and provide desk space. The units were constructed in four separate pieces that fit together like a puzzle making the installation possible. The warmth of the mahogany, cedar, and redwood colors meld well in the existing space.
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Larry's Table: A found piece of pool table slate was the inspiration for this whimsical coffee table. The design had to incorporate supporting 3 broken slate pieces that fit together as one for the top. The sturdy mahogany structure was dyed with a red mahogany stain and the cylinder supports are painted Chinese red. The asymmetry of the rod layout was to support the slate at the naturally occuring cracks. Because of the weight it needed to be mobile; red neoprene wheels were mounted between the legs.
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Centreville Lectern: A falling down shack in Mississippi revealed 100 year old vertical southern pine framing. I packed up what I could and flew it back to California. Years later it was the perfect wood to blend with the eastern cherry in this Oriental style stand.
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Cherry Side Table: A cherry plank rich in figure and vertical growth was the inspiration for this small delicate side table with a drawer. The small shell carving serves as a relief for the fingers behind the madrone pull.
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The Parson's Dictionary Stand: Built as a stand for my large dictionary/atlas, the richness of the Honduran mahogany has become warmer with 15 years of use. It is a great place to stand, discover new words, locate new places on a map, and make notes on the goatskin writing surface.
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Kwila Wall Cabinet: This solid kwila cabinet was designed with glass doors for displaying small collectible objects. Four small drawers are hidden behind the doors.
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Rama Screen Table: I was commissioned to build a sofa table to highlight an antique Japanese rama screen. I chose teak which blends very well with the buttery warmth of the Japanese cedar. A glass top protects the delicate screen and acts as a solid surface for a lamp and books behind a large sofa.
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San Francisco Cabinet: This piece was commissioned by an artist in San Francisco to house a TV and stereo. The entertainment center was constructed of eastern walnut and designed in a craftsman style. I had numerous constraints to consider in the design and construction of the piece due to the configuration of the room.
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Dave's Dresser: The solid mass of the dark figured Claro walnut four drawer dresser with its black metal pulls and small detail carving makes a strong masculine statement. Hand cut dovetail drawers and joinery assures strength for generations of use.
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Jewelry Box: A small dovetailed alder box with a sliding tray was made as a gift for a friend.
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Sea Side Bench: After milling 1000's of feet of coastal redwood and cedar and looking at these large stickered piles for a few years, I decided to build a number of these 5 ft. benches which were gone as soon as they were completed.
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Boreal Stool: This stool was made from oak that I harvested in northern Minnesota in the early 80's. It was built in the style of an old milking stool and yet is quite comfortable in a home environment for additional seating. The hand texured plank seat creates a reflective surface and has a pleasing tactile feel.
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Sensei Stool: This stool was built of leftover claro and eastern walnut. I wanted it to have the appearance of a director's chair to sit higher than normal and still be comfortable. Could be used in a studio, office, or home, a very comfortable sit.
Dimensions: The plank seat sits 28 1/2" above the floor. |
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Geta-bako: The design evolved through my interest in calligraphy and carved textures; it is constructed of wenge and dyed mahogany. The mahogany door panels are carved to create the patterned texture. The doors slide open to reveal a curved shelf.
Dimensions: 18" x 18" x 52. |
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