Bubinga Cabinet on Stand

Gary — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:21:45 +0000

This bubinga cabinet was inspired by a beautiful wall cabinet that I did for a client in California this year. I so mourned the loss even though it went to a good home. But I couldn’t wait to do another, this time on a stand. It is an impressive size which gives compliment to the distinguished wood.

Old Friend Book End

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:07:18 +0000

Old Friends Book Ends

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:03:10 +0000

This cabinet is one of a pair of cabinets made of wenge and spalted sugar maple shows off nature’s artwork at its best. I let the natural aspects of the wood tell me what to do. As you can see the attempt was successful. So, much so that I wanted to prove that I could make twins and I did…thus the name OLD FRIEND BOOKENDS.

Maple Burl Coffee Table

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:55:36 +0000

A very special piece of burl came my way that delighted a client. Here is the completed coffee table highlighting mortis and tenons at one end and dove tails at the other.

Burl End Table

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:51:26 +0000

Someone ask what I did to the dog that chewed the corner of this table. I laughed and asked them to look again. When nature gifts you with a unique one-of-a-kind design how could I not use it?

Bubinga End Table

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:48:41 +0000

Birds Eye Pedestal Table

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:44:42 +0000

New design for me and I am thrilled with the way it turned out. It is now on its way to Brentwood, California to a very special client.

Walnut Buffet

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:36:39 +0000

Contrary to what some may believe, Arts and Crafts style absolutely does not require fumed quarter-sawn white oak! The client’s choice of walnut and cherry for this blatant Arts and Crafts style buffet cabinet was an excellent decision. Certainly, this meticulously crafted cabinet-on-a-stand would be right at home standing next to the work of Ernest Gimson, Sidney Barnsley, William Lethaby, or any of the other Cotswold craftsmen of 100 years ago.

Levinson Bed

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:28:25 +0000

This bed was designed and made for film director Barry Levinson. I was fortunate enough to craft many pieces for him. But this Wenge bed is what I am most proud of.

Wenge Wall Cabinet

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:18:04 +0000

This cabinet of wenge and tulip wood is an extreme example of putting two very contrasting woods together and watching them unexpectedly compliment each other. The real name of this cabinet is the “Non-KISS” cabinet. There is nothing KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) about this piece. I used mortis and tenons, very tiny hand carved (always by hand) dovetails and tapered drawer sides to enhance and set off the delicacy of the cabinet.