Purple Heart table is named for the wood in this design and it is definitely one of my favorite designs. The table has the strength to last many years and become an heirloom. I was very pleased when Fine Woodworking Magazine chose to highlight the table and Lark Books selected Read more…
Marriage of Triangles is hand crafted from Shedua and Curly Maple. The mirror is made of Curly Maple, and the table with curved legs are done in Shedua. Gentle curves and classic symmetry of form gives this table and mirror a feeling of composure. The eye connects the two shapes Read more…
Falling Water was made from solid rescued Mahogany. The top of the table has a rare piece figured with a veneer that has an iridescent quality; reflecting light in a way that makes the top surface seem to shimmer. I wanted to create a piece with legs that flow from Read more…
Shanghai table is shown in Curly Maple and rescued East Indian Rosewood. Hand crafted from one large plank of Curly Maple wood, the reason there is so much visual interest to this table is because of the way the wavy grain reflects light. As with most of my pieces, I Read more…
Harmony end table highlights the natural beauty and depth of Shedua and Curly Maple woods. The top is made from Curly Maple and the curved legs are done in Shedua. The base uses a coopering technique similar to making a barrel and the entire table is finished with seven coats Read more…
Mesa Blanca is a very understated table. The focus of the piece is the simplicity of its form. The individual parts that comprise the whole blend one into the other so that the eye can move along the form without interruption.
While working in my studio, I heard chainsaws across the street. I walked over and found out it was a Northern Catalpa tree being cut down. I related to the man in charge that I was a studio furniture maker and asked if I could have some of the wood. Read more…
