Author Michael Cagno writes for NJ Lifestyle Magazine, and in the latest issue he shines a light on my process for creating bespoke furniture. I also discuss how the collaboration of artisans and interior designers enhance the art form, for artists and collectors. The article can be read by clicking Read more…
I designed Curvilinear with the idea that a number of wood combinations could be used. Curly Maple and rescued Zebra wood present a quiet strength, allowing the natural beauty of the wood to take center stage. As you can see the glass top allows the curves of the table to Read more…
For Presentation Box, I chose Ebony wood to dramatically show off the sculpted lines.I don’t often do boxes, but when I was asked to design an award for Women in the Arts, I designed and made Presentation Box. It was presented to the “Most Outstanding Woman in the Arts,” (1981). Read more…
5th Avenue Nightstand is very versatile; it can be used as an end table or a nightstand. The proportions can be customized to fit a special situation and can include one or two draws. I designed the nightstand to complement the bed and armoire of the same design on this Read more…
5th Avenue Armoire has many fine details. There are eight hand dovetailed Curly Maple drawers. I bent and veneered the doors using a two-part mold. The Shedua sides are hand shaped with one of my many planes. The interior of the armoire is veneered with Curly Maple. I choose to Read more…
Rescued Red Oak from a fallen tree was traditionally joined, then carved to create this piece. I designed Allegro for an exhibit of my work to be displayed at the state’s Performing Arts Center. To relate my work more to the site I wanted to show at least one piece Read more…
This display cabinet in Black American Cherry and Wenge is a companion to two other of my earlier pieces I made for the same office. The cabinet utilizes the same intricate leg construction as the conference and reception tables already in place in the office. It was both a joy Read more…
High Society is made from rescued Walnut wood and has a wonderful presence, unifying a room, and pulling together other furniture elements. I offered to make a mirror for our bedroom to go between two new glass Art Deco lamps. Among the many designs I drew, this one intrigued me the Read more…
Curly Maple Mirror has several soft curves adding interest to the piece. The free flowing form plays with the tiger maple, notice the round shapes toward the bottom of the mirror showing off the figure of the wood very nicely. Also the ribbon effect on the left side of the Read more…
