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…
When I design for a client I always develop several designs. The designs usually represent two or more different directions, giving the clients more choices. In Tune was a close second that I felt would be great one to do and show around. On my lumber rack I had a Read more…
My favorite furniture period is Art Deco, I love this period for its elegant curves, fine materials, attention to details and outstanding craftsmanship. This table is my version of the style. I had a large 12/4 board of Honduras Mahogany plank with a chard end on my lumber rack that I salvaged Read more…
I was asked to design a variation of on of my designs, a piece called Coming About for a new client. I drew many thumbnail designs and selected about 8 designs that I felt were suitable to show the interior designers I was working with. Avorio was the one selected. I made Read more…
The original orientation of Stacking Up was to be vertical however while refining the shape and sanding I saw that laying the table on its side had the potential of being more dynamic. The addition of glass and the heavy steel allowed the form to be laid on its side. Read more…
Coming About is a signature piece because of its sculptural qualities. Most of my work involves pleasing curves and interesting form. I enjoyed using traditional fine hand tools to create these free flowing lines carved into the wood. The different surfaces reflect light in interesting ways, often highlighting the wonderful Read more…
The focus for Arabesque’s design was to combine a number of important elements that in combination would produce a delicate refined table, presenting the material in the best possible way. All the components have a light fluid form that blend together to create a well-balanced symmetric stance that gives Arabesque Read more…
