Gallery One

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This clock, made from Black Cherry, has patinaed with age to become an elegant example of contemporary craft with a distinclty Shaker-style feel.  The pendulum and hour markers are made from turned Ebony.

 

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The floor lamp is approximately 5'6" tall and is constructed of Lacewood and Figured Walnut.   Soothing Vellum is used to diffuse the light eminating from the base of the shade.   A hint of the Arts and Crafts movement belies an otherwise asian flair.

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This mahogany and Ebony Frame commands attention to the work within its masculine borders.  A not-so-sublte ribbon stripe figure in the mahogany, however, whispers "don't forget to look at me, too!"

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A small vessel of Cocobolo Rosewood feels remarkably massive:   Partially due to the dense wood, and partially due to the bowing, seemingly straining sides of the vessel
blk_basswood_incised.JPG (4039 bytes) A striking contrast is developed when a turned, painted bowl is carved to reveal the light wood beneath the surface

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Food really does taste better when you have the right tools to prepare it! Black Limba is detailed with Ebony to create this cullinary masterpiece.
herringbone_zebrawood_veneer.JPG (8992 bytes) A herringbone pattern of Zebrawood Veneer gives a taste of "La Vida Loca" to the top of a writing desk

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Recovered Space over this radiator makes a beautiful and welcome addition to a room. Built to fit right!

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The free edge of the walnut tree is remembered and unadulterated in this decorative dish. Nice Curl! walnuttray_flame_figure.gif (44682 bytes) A flame figure on this beautiful Walnut serving tray renders it almost too nice to use for chips & dip!

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