Custom, Fine Furniture
Handmade by Jon Peirce
All my furniture is made by hand using the finest solid woods available. No plywood, pressboard or any other compromises! I use traditional tools, techniques and materials to create beautiful, graceful pieces that will last for centuries. My passion is making fine furniture and my objective is to make things that people will treasure and pass down to future generations.
My furniture is custom made to order, so I can alter dimensions and details of anything I've done previously, or create completely new pieces to meet your exact requirements.
ABOUT
Industrious Revolution is a one-man furnituremaking shop that aspires to recreate the quality, beauty and attention to detail of furniture made in the glory days of American furnituremaking when everything was hand crafted.
I make all my furniture myself, in my Union Village, Rhode Island workshop. Using exceptional native hardwood lumber, locally made brasses, and traditional materials, tools and techniques, I build my furniture to last for centuries and be used and enjoyed for generations.
Thanks for your interest in fine hand crafted furniture. I hope you see something you like!
NEWS
I was honored with the "BEST IN SHOW" award for Furniture Craftsmansip - Traditional at the 26th annual Fine Furnishings Show that took place in Providence on Nov 5-7, 2021
Miguel Gomez-Ibanez, President Emeritus of the North Bennet Street School in Boston, and Lynda Simonton, market editor at New England Homes magazine judged the show and provided the following critique:
"From major pieces to small accessories, everything is extremely well crafted."
My Sheraton Writing Desk was awarded "BEST IN SHOW" for Furniture Craftsmansip - Traditional at the 25th annual Fine Furnishings Show that took place in Providence on Nov 6-8, 2020
Miguel Gomez-Ibanez, President Emeritus of the North Bennet Street School in Boston judged the show and provided the following critique:
"A meticulously detailed and crafted desk giving a traditional form a modestly new look through the successful choices of figured wood, veneers and inlay banding."
PORTFOLIO OF WORK
Below you’ll find some examples of items that I've made recently for clients.
I would be happy to alter any of these designs to meet your unique specifications, or design/build something completely custom for you. I guarantee you’ll receive an item of the highest quality that you'll want to hand down to future generations. Please contact me for a free quotation
PINEAPPLE AND ACANTHUS LEAF CARVED QUEEN BED
Hard maple bed posts with acorn and acanthus leaf carving, executed by a supremely talented but unknown furniture-maker many decades ago. I rescued these posts from a barn clean-out and finished the elements that the original maker had not. Headboard and rails are genuine mahogany. Brass bed bolt covers. Finished in ruby shellac and wax.
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FEATHER AND ACANTHUS LEAF CARVED CANNONBALL QUEEN BED
Hard maple bed posts with feather and acanthus leaf carving, executed by a supremely talented but unknown furniture-maker many decades ago. I rescued these posts from a barn clean-out and finished the elements that the original maker had not. Headboard and rails are cherry. Finished with mahogany aniline dye, ruby shellac and wax.
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COIN COLLECTION CABINET
Genuine mahogany case with ambrosia tiger maple door panels and tiger maple coin tray fronts. Hinged lid with display glass. Working door locks. Finished in ruby shellac and wax.
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FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR DISPLAY CASE
Genuine mahogany case designed to accommodate 2 full sets of gear. Tempered glass panels. Integrated dimmable LED lighting. Adjustable height shelf. Finished in ruby shellac and wax.
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CANNONBALL QUEEN BED
Hard maple bed posts with fluting executed by a supremely talented but unknown furniture-maker many decades ago. I rescued these posts from a barn clean-out and finished the elements that the original maker had not. Headboard and rails are genuine mahogany. Brass bed bolt covers. Finished in ruby shellac and wax.
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BLACK WALNUT CANDLE STAND
Fixed top candlestand in black walnut. Turned column. Hand carved claw feet. Finished in amber shellac and urethane varnish.
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BIRDSEYE MAPLE WATCH BOX
Birdseye maple box with ebony feet and knob. Ebony and holly inlay banding. French polished with platina shellac
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BLACK WALNUT VANITY BASE
Designed to accommodate marble counter top with undermount sink for small powder room. Black walnut case and faux drawer. Turned black walnut legs. Finished in amber shellac and urethane varnish
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TIGER MAPLE VALET CABINET
Tiger maple case, top, doors and panels. Finished case back. Extension valet bar. Finished in orange shellac and urethane varnish
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TIGER MAPLE BACHELOR CHEST
Tiger maple case, top and drawer fronts. Finished case back. Hand dovetailed drawers. Mortise and tenon construction. Finished in orange shellac and urethane varnish
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CHERRY TALL CHEST
Cherry pencil post legs. Wide cherry case and top. Book-matched curly cherry drawer fronts. Mortise and tenon construction. Finished in ruby shellac and urethane varnish
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CHERRY LOW CHEST
Cherry pencil post legs. Wide cherry case and top. Book-matched curly cherry drawer fronts. Mortise and tenon construction. Finished in ruby shellac and urethane varnish
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CHERRY NIGHTSTANDS
Cherry case, legs and wide cherry top. Curly cherry book-matched drawer fronts. Mortise and tenon construction. Hand cut dovetails in drawers. Finished in ruby shellac and urethane varnish
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QUEEN CHERRY PANELED BED
Cherry pencil post bed posts with lambs tongue carving detail. Cherry rails, crest rails and stiles. Curly cherry book-matched panels. Mortise and tenon construction. Finished in ruby shellac and urethane varnish
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JACOBEAN STYLE WRITING DESK
Jacobean style writing desk made from quartersawn white oak. Pinned mortise and tenon construction. Finished in Danish oil.
Dimensions: 30"H x 48"W x 36"D
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JACOBEAN STYLE WAINSCOT CHAIR
Jacobean style wainscot chair made from quartersawn white oak and tiger white oak. Pinned mortise and tenon construction. Hand carved crest rail ears. Finished in Danish oil.
Dimensions: 45"H x 24"W x 22"D
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SANTO DOMINGO MAHOGANY JEWELRY BOX
Jewelry box made from reclaimed 18th century Santo Domingo mahogany and curly cherry, with holly, ebony, mahogany and satinwood inlay banding, and carpathian elm burl keyhole escutcheon inlay. The interior has 3 black merino felt lined trays suspended over larger felt lined main cavity. Working keyed brass lock and solid brass hinges and knob.
Dimensions: 8"H x 10"W x 9"D
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CURLY ETIMOE TEA CADDY
Tea caddy / watch box / jewelry box made from tiger maple clothed in curly etimoe veneer and bordered with holly and black walnut diamond inlay banding. The interior has 2 black merino felt lined trays suspended over larger felt lined main cavity.
Dimensions: 7"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
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BLACK WALNUT BURL TEA CADDY
Tea caddy / watch box / jewelry box made from tiger maple clothed in black walnut burl veneer and bordered with cross-banded satinwood and black walnut inlay banding. The interior has 2 black merino felt lined trays suspended over larger felt lined main cavity.
Dimensions: 7"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
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TIGER MAPLE TEA CADDY
Tea caddy / watch box / jewelry box made from tiger maple with holly, black walnut and tiger maple inlay banding and black walnut feet. The interior has 2 black merino felt lined trays suspended over larger felt lined main cavity.
Dimensions: 7"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
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MAHOGANY TEA CADDY
Tea caddy / watch box / jewelry box made from reclaimed 18th century Cuban mahogany and curly cherry, with mahogany, satinwood, holly and ebony inlay banding. The interior has 2 black merino felt lined trays suspended over larger felt lined main cavity.
Dimensions: 7"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D
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Watch case
Watch box
Watch case
WATCH CASE
Curly cherry case with cross-banded satinwood and black walnut inlay banding. Black walnut burl panel bordered in maple on the case top. Diamond shaped carpathian elm keyhole escutcheon. Black walnut base with maple and black walnut inlay banding. The inside of the case consists of 8 3"L x 3"Wx 2.5"D compartments that are lined in merino wool felt and fitted with velvet watch pillows.
Dimensions: 9"H x 9"W x 9"D
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INLAID FLAME BIRCH DINING / GAME TABLE
Reverse book-matched flame birch table top with satinwood, mahogany, ebony and holly inlay banding. Arched flame birch apron and tapered cherry legs with upper inlay cuffs. Finished in ruby and orange shellac, urethane varnish and wax.
Dimensions: 36" H x 56"L x 56"D
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MISSION INSPIRED DINING/GAME TABLE
Quarter-sawn white oak pedestal table with chamfered table top. Extension leaf. Finished in gray stain and polyurethane.
Dimensions: 29"H 44"Dia Top w/o leaf, 44" x 58" top with leaf
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SHERATON NIGHTSTAND
Curly cherry case and top with mahogany, satinwood and holly inlay banding. Turned birdseye maple legs with segmented black walnut and tiger maple feet. Hand dovetailed drawer. Solid brass knobs. French polished with platina shellac.
Dimensions: 30"H x 24"W x 20"D
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SHAKER INSPIRED NIGHTSTANDS
Tiger maple case and turned legs. Cherry top, drawer front and shelf. Fully hand dovetailed drawer. Solid brass knob. Finished in Danish oil.
Dimensions: 28"H x 20"W x 14"D
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MID-CENTURY MODERN DRESSER
A single 20" wide cherry board with waterfall grain orientation forms the case, and 3 drawers and 4 trays behind a soft close door all made from curly cherry. Routed finger pulls. Fully dovetailed drawers and trays. Finished in ruby shellac and urethane varnish.
Dimensions: 34"H x 32"W x 20"D
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TIGER MAPLE KING BED
A king sized version of a bed I originally designed a few years ago. Full mortise and tenon construction with 8 bed bolts securing rails, headboard and footboard. Finished in Danish Oil.
Dimensions: 40"H x 81"W x 86"L
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CURLY CHERRY QUEEN BED
A reproduction of an antique rope bed scaled to queen size and adapted for boxspring and mattress. Full mortise and tenon construction with 8 bed bolts securing rails, headboard and footboard. Finished in ruby shellac.
Dimensions: 42"H x 64"W x 84"L
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Antique Reproduction
Antique Reproduction
TIGER MAPLE QUEEN BED
A reproduction of an antique rope bed scaled to queen size and adapted for boxspring and mattress. Full mortise and tenon construction with 8 bed bolts securing rails, headboard and footboard. Finished in ruby and orange shellac.
Dimensions: 42"H x 64"W x 84"L
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2-DRAWER STAND
This is an adaptation of my West Hill Stand design, optimized for more economical shipping. TThe turned birdseye maple legs are attached to the case with threaded inserts and 3/8" stainless steel threaded rod, allowing the legs to be detached and stored in the drawers for shipment. The casi is figure-matched tiger maple and there are black walnut accents between the case and leg and also at the cuff of the leg. Finished with orange shellac and urethane varnish.
Dimensions: 29.5"H x 24"W x 17"D
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BATHROOM VANITY
An adaptation of a washstand designed to function as a bathroom vsnity accommodating a vessel sink. Tiger maple with birdseye maple drawer fronts.
Dimensions: 35"H x 40"W x 21"D
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VIRGINIA TAVERN TABLES
Reproduction of an 18th century tavern table found at the Hanover Tavern in Virginia. Soft maple turned legs, stretchers and aprons. Tops are made from antique wide southern yellow pine floorboards
Dimensions: 30"H x 36"W x 36"D
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FARM TABLE DESK WITH HIDDEN DRAWER
Bookmatched black walnut top with breadboard ends. Tiger maple legs, apron and brackets. Hidden drawer suspended inside the apron descends when activated by depressing brass catches. Finished in amber shellac, urethane varnish and wax.
Dimensions: 30"H x 34"D x 84"L
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TILT-TOP CANDLESTAND
Tilt-top candlestand with rotating birdcage pivot. Tiger maple, finished with amber shellac and wax.
Dimensions: 30"H x 20"W x 20"D
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FORMAL DINING CHAIRS
Set of 8 dining chairs in curly cherry with cross-banded satinwood inlay in the back splat and crest rail. Turned ear adornments. Upholstered slip seats. Finished with ruby shellac and urethane varnish.
Dimensions: 38”overall height, 19.5”seat height, 16” seat depth
18” seat width, 20” overall depth
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Sheraton end table
Sheraton end table
SHERATON END TABLE
Curly cherry with holly and walnut diamond inlay. Pencil-post leg tops with lambs tongue carving at the transition to square taper. Hand dovetailed drawer. Finished with ruby shellac.
Dimensions: 14.5"W x 29"H x 16.5" D
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WEST HILL COFFEE TABLE
Tiger maple 3-drawer coffee table with walnut and sycamore inlay. Hand dovetailed cock-beaded drawers. Finished with orange shellac and urethane varnish
Dimensions: 48"W x 17"H x 17" D
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Mahogany Glass-Front Barrister Bookcase
Mahogany Glass-Front Barrister Bookcase
BARRISTER BOOKCASE
Three shelf Honduras mahogany barrister bookcase with wavy glass retractable drawer fronts. Ogee bracket feet. Finished with garnet shellac and urethane varnish
Dimensions: 36"W x 52"H x 14" D
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Malmsten Arm Chairs with Danish Cord Seats
Malmsten Arm Chairs with Danish Cord Seats
MALMSTEN ARM CHAIR
Replica of a design by Vidar Malmsten as pictured on the back cover of the June 2019 issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine. Made from white oak and laced danish cord. Finished with linseed oil and wax.
Dimensions: 25"W x 32.75"H x 23" D
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Curly Cherry Sheraton Writing Desk with Satinwood and Black Walnut Inlay
Curly Cherry Sheraton Writing Desk with Satinwood and Black Walnut Inlay
SHERATON-STYLE WRITING DESK
Small writing desk with Sheraton design elements. Tiger maple tapered pencil post legs with lambs tongue carving. Top, apron and drawer fronts in curly cherry with walnut and satinwood inlay banding. Hand dovetailed drawers and solid brass hardware. Finished with padded orange and ruby shellac and wiping varnish.
Dimensions: 36"W x 31"H x 20" D
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Curly Cherry Side Chair
Curly Cherry Side Chair
DINING/DESK CHAIR
Stylish and comfortable chair that is equally at home at a desk or dining table. Made from curly cherry with satinwood and walnut inlay in the curved crest rail and back splat. Fluted front legs. Full mortise and tenon construction with pegged joints ensures strength and durability despite absence of leg stretchers. Finished with padded ruby shellac and wiping varnish.
Dimensions: 20"W x 38"H x 20" D. 19" seat height
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Federal Mirror - Tiger Maple and Curly Etimoe
Federal Mirror - Tiger Maple and Curly Etimoe
FEDERAL STYLE MIRROR
Tiger maple, cross-banded curly etimoe and cherry frame with beveled mirror glass
Dimensions: 13"W x 16.75"H
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Shoe Cabinets - Curly Cherry with Birdseye and Black Walnut inlay
Shoe Cabinets - Curly Cherry with Birdseye and Black Walnut inlay
SHOE CABINETS
These cabinets were designed to store 6 pair of size 13 shoes in style. Made from curly cherry, with black walnut and birdseye maple inlay. Finished with ruby shellac, urethane wiping varnish and wax.
Dimensions: 26"H, 22"W, 17"D
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Tiger Maple Bathroom Vanity Base
Tiger Maple Bathroom Vanity Base
BATHROOM VANITY BASE
This vanity was designed for a remodeling effort in a c1700's colonial. Made from tiger maple with a shellac and urethane varnish finish.
Dimensions: 33"W x 33"H x 20.75" D
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Mahogany and Glass Display Cabinet for Firefighter Gear
Mahogany and Glass Display Cabinet for Firefighter Gear
FIREFIGHTER GEAR DISPLAY CASE
Custom designed and built for a retired firefighter to display his gear as part of a larger memorabilia collection. Made from Honduras mahogany with a shellac and urethane varnish finish. Spotlighting in upper and lower sections with external dimmer switch.
Dimensions: 29"W x 79"H x 27" D
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Hepplewhite dresser with curly cherry case with cherry and birdseye inlay, and birdseye maple and Honduras mahogany drawer fronts
Hepplewhite dresser with curly cherry case with cherry and birdseye inlay, and birdseye maple and Honduras mahogany drawer fronts
Hepplewhite dresser with curly cherry case with cherry and birdseye inlay, and birdseye maple and Honduras mahogany drawer fronts
Hepplewhite dresser with curly cherry case with cherry and birdseye inlay, and birdseye maple and Honduras mahogany drawer fronts
HEPPLEWHITE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Hepplewhite chest of drawers with curly cherry case and birdseye maple and Honduras mahogany drawer fronts. Birdseye maple and cherry banding and crotch cherry inlay. Hand dovetailed drawers and solid brass hardware. Finished with padded ruby shellac and wiping varnish. Inspired by piece attributed to George Whitfield Clark of NH c1815.
Dimensions: 41"W x 41"H x 20" D
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Curly Cherry Double Pedestal Sheraton Dining Table
Curly Cherry Double Pedestal Sheraton Dining Table
CURLY CHERRY DOUBLE PEDESTAL
DINING TABLE
Sheraton style double pedestal dining table made from curly cherry. The table top is made from a single cherry log, enabling the boards to be book-matched for perfect grain figure alignment. The legs are fluted, and attached to turned pedestals with sliding dovetails. Finished with hand padded ruby shellac and urethane wiping varnish.
Dimensions: 90"L x 40"W x 30" H
Seats 8 diners
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Queen cherry bed frame
CHERRY QUEEN BED FRAME
Cherry bed frame with curved headboard and footboard with "X" and "Y" shaped spindles. Mortise and tenon construction. Rails fastened to headboard and footboard with 6" bed bolts. Finished with linseed oil and urethane wiping varnish.
Dimensions: 40" headboard height, 24" footboard height.
86" overall length, 63" overall width.
Accommodates standard 80" x 60" queen mattress
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MID-CENTURY MODERN DROP-LEAF DINING TABLE
MID-CENTURY MODERN DROP-LEAF DINING TABLE
MID-CENTURY MODERN DROP-LEAF DINING TABLE
MID-CENTURY MODERN DROP-LEAF DINING TABLE
MID-CENTURY MODERN DROP-LEAF DINING TABLE
Designed for small apartment living, this table comfortably seats 2 with leaves down and 4 with leaves up. The tapered legs and arched apron are tiger maple and the top is wide board genuine Honduras mahogany. The leaves are supported by wooden knuckle hinged wings that swing out from the apron. The table is finished with linseed oil, ruby shellac and urethane varnish.
Dimensions: 32" x 35" table top with leaves down,
35" x 54" with leaves up. 30" high
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MISSION-INSPIRED CHERRY KITCHEN STOOLS
MISSION-INSPIRED CHERRY KITCHEN STOOLS
MISSION-INSPIRED CHERRY KITCHEN STOOLS
MISSION-INSPIRED CHERRY KITCHEN STOOLS
MISSION-INSPIRED KITCHEN STOOLS
These arts and crafts/mission-inspired kitchen counter stools blend nicely with a variety of kitchen design styles and themes. The curved back splats and crest rail and the padded leather seat provide a very comfortable sitting experience. All joints are pinned mortise and tenon, so these stools will stand up to everyday use over generations.
Dimensions: 24" Seat Height, 37" Back Height, 18" Back Width,
14" Seat Width, 14" Seat Depth
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MID-CENTURY MODERN BLACK WALNUT BEDSIDE STANDS
MID-CENTURY MODERN BLACK WALNUT BEDSIDE STANDS
MID-CENTURY MODERN BLACK WALNUT BEDSIDE STANDS
MID-CENTURY MODERN BLACK WALNUT BEDSIDE STANDS
MID-CENTURY MODERN BEDSIDE STANDS
Simple and clean, yet possessing some distinctive design elements, these mid-century modern bedside stands complement the modern aesthetic. Black walnut cases with grain that wraps around all four corners sit atop tiger maple legs and aprons that taper to present a slightly splayed appearance. A single hand dovetailed drawer is faced with walnut swirl veneer. Brushed brass knob. Finished with Danish oil.
Dimensions: 23.5" tall, 15" wide 14" deep.
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STUDIO APARTMENT DINING TABLE
Designed for use as a dining table in a studio apartment, these elegant and airy pieces can be used as side tables or end tables, or placed in front of the couch or chair and used as a single-person dining table. Made from tiger maple and finished with shellac and urethane varnish.
Dimensions: 26" tall, 21" wide 17" deep.
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BEDSIDE BLACK WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHESTS
BEDSIDE BLACK WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHESTS
BEDSIDE BLACK WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHESTS
BEDSIDE BLACK WALNUT BACHELOR'S CHESTS
BEDSIDE BACHELOR'S CHESTS
Designed for studio apartment living where space is at a premium, this matched pair of petit bachelor chests double as bedside night stands. Built from black walnut, with bookmatched cock-beaded locking drawer fronts and frame-and-panel finished backs, these chests are both elegant and functional. Solid brass hardware and drawer locks. Finished with linseed oil, orange shellac and wiping varnish.
Dimensions: 26" tall, 16" wide 14" deep.
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GENUINE MAHOGANY PARTNER'S DESK
GENUINE MAHOGANY PARTNER'S DESK
GENUINE MAHOGANY PARTNER'S DESK
GENUINE MAHOGANY PARTNER'S DESK
GENUINE MAHOGANY PARTNER'S DESK
A large desk designed with an extra large kneehole to accommodate an Aeron swivel chair. Lower lateral file drawers equipped with Blum self-closing glides. All drawers are hand dovetailed. Genuine mahogany with poplar secondary wood. Drawer fronts have cross banded mahogany veneer order and cock beading. Solid brass hardware and drawer locks. Finished with boiled linseed oil, ruby shellac and rubbing varnish.
Dimensions: 78" long, 31" deep, 31" high
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BLACK WALNUT CHIPPENDALE VALUABLES CHEST
BLACK WALNUT CHIPPENDALE VALUABLES CHEST
BLACK WALNUT CHIPPENDALE VALUABLES CHEST
BLACK WALNUT CHIPPENDALE VALUABLES CHEST
CHIPPENDALE VALUABLES CHEST
Incorporating elements of Philadelphia Chippendale style, this valuables chest was made entirely from black walnut, with black walnut crotch drawer fronts and door panels. 23 visible and 2 hidden drawers. Hand carved rosettes and keystone. Solid brasses. Locking door. Finished with orange shellac and beeswax. French polished
Dimensions: 30" tall, 17" wide, 13" deep
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FARM TABLE / WRITING DESK
FARM TABLE / WRITING DESK
FARM TABLE / WRITING DESK
This table was made for a client to use as a writing desk, but it would be equally well-suited as a dining or kitchen table. Pegged breadboard top on a base with rectangular tapered, bracketed legs.
Constructed from curly soft maple and finished with orange shellac, wiping varnish and paste wax.
Dimensions: 72"L x 34" W x 30"H
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TIGER MAPLE FILING CABINET
TIGER MAPLE FILING CABINET
FILING CABINET
Designed as an elegant alternative to utilitarian filing cabinets, this tiger maple 2-drawer cabinet was designed to accomodate standard sized hanging file folders, and also has a floating tray for smaller items.
Dimensions: 30" H, 17" W, 28" D
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Black Walnut bachelor's chest
Black Walnut bachelor's chest
MATCHED SET OF BLACK WALNUT
BACHELOR'S CHESTS
These diminutive chests were designed for a client who wished for a stylish clothes storage solution in a studio condo with very limited floor space. The chests' dimensions enable them to double as end tables on either side of wing chairs, a love seat or other seating, or as bedside tables . The chests are constructed with solid walnut, and yellow poplar was used for drawer sides backs and bottoms. The backs of the chests are fully finished with frame and book-matched panel construction, allowing them to be positioned away from the wall if desired. The drawers are fully hand dovetailed - through dovetails in the rear and half blind dovetails in the front. The drawer fronts are book-matched, cock-beaded and have tiger maple diamond shaped inlay around the keyhole escutcheons. Each drawer is fitted with a solid brass lock. The drawers are fitted with solid brass rosette pulls with round backplates. The chests were finished with boiled linseed oil, orange shellac, wiping varnish and paste wax.
Dimensions: 25" tall, 26" wide, 15.5" deep.
Drawers are 23" wide, 12.5" deep and graduated in height - 5.25", 6" and 6.75"
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Mahogany Coin Cabinet
Mahogany Coin Cabinet
Mahogany Coin Cabinet
MAHOGANY COIN CABINET
The English have a tradition of storing and displaying their coin and medal collections in custom made Honduras mahogany cabinets. This particular cabinet was designed with 15 coin trays, with 2", 1.75", 1.5", 1.25" and 1" coin pockets, as well as one tray with a 8" x 11" recess for displaying paper currency. The fronts of the trays are clad with tiger maple, and tiger maple was also used for the door and rear cabinet panels. There is a glass observation window at the top of the cabinet which allows the contents of the top tray to be displayed when the lid of the cabinet is flipped open. Each tray is interchangeable, enabling any tray to be positioned in any slot in the cabinet. When the front cabinet doors are locked, the lid is also locked down. When the lid is open, the front doors can be locked to prevent any of the trays from being removed. Knobs, hinges and barrel lock are all solid brass. Front door lock and key are brass plated steel. Finished with several coats of orange shellac.
The design of this cabinet can easily be altered to accommodate more trays as well as displaying other small, flat collectibles such as medals, pins, documents, paper currency, stamps, etc.
Dimensions: 14" tall, 16" wide, 13" deep.
Trays are 12.5" wide, 8.5" deep and 7/16" thick
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Front view of West Hill Stand
Top view of West Hill Stand
Front view of West Hill Stand
WEST HILL 2-DRAWER STAND
This graceful 2-drawer stand is patterned after a Greenville Co. SC antique, featuring cock-beaded drawers with hand cut dovetails and diamond shaped escutcheon inlay in contrasting wood species, solid brass knobs and escutcheons, pencil-post ovolo legs transitioning into square tapers with lamb's tongue carving at the transitions, cock-beaded case sides, hand-rubbed oil and shellac finish.
Made to order from your choice of tiger maple, black walnut, or cherry primary wood and poplar secondary wood.
Dimensions: 28.5" tall, 24" wide, 17" deep.
Drawers are 3" and 3.5" high.
Inside drawer dimensions are 18.75" wide x 12.5" deep x 2.75" high and 18.75" wide x 12.5" deep x 3" high
This stand would be ideal as a bedside table, hallway table or end table in a living or family room, either against a wall, or in the center of the room.
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Tiger Maple Queen Anne Mirror
Tiger Maple Queen Anne Mirror
QUEEN ANNE MIRROR
This classic Queen Anne mirror is a form that was popular in America and England in the mid 18th century, although the dramatic tiger maple grain in my version is a distinctly New England signature. Hand-rubbed oil and shellac finish.
Made to order from your choice of tiger maple, black walnut, or cherry primary wood and poplar secondary wood.
Overall Dimensions: 37" tall, 20" wide.
Mirror area is 20" x 13.5".
This mirror would be equally impressive in hallways, living areas or bedrooms.
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Union Village Candlestand
Union Village Candlestand
UNION VILLAGE CANDLESTAND
Hand-made tilt-top candle stand with carved feet and turned pedestal, custom made to order from your choice of tiger maple, black walnut, cherry or mahogany.
Hand carved ‘egg and claw’ feet, turned pedestal, sliding dovetails securing legs to pedestal, tilting top with button catch, solid brass hinges and catch, hand rubbed oil and shellac finish.
Dimensions: 28.5" tall, 18" wide, 21" deep
This candle stand would be ideal beside a wing chair or sofa and would accommodate a small lamp, candle sticks, small framed photos or other accessories. It would also look beautiful in the corner of a formal parlor with the table top tilted up.
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Hanover Washstand
Hanover Washstand
HANOVER WASHSTAND
Hand made to order washstand, patterned after an antique originating from the New England region circa 1810. Mortise and tenon construction. Hand-cut dovetailed case and drawer. Book-matched birds eye maple veneer on drawer front. Vintage functioning lock set for drawer.
The dimensions of the stand are 20" wide, 15" deep, 35" tall.
The stand pictured was made from tiger maple. Other wood options are cherry and black walnut, although tiger maple provides the greatest visual appeal due to the dramatic wood grain.
This stand would serve beautifully as a bed side table, as a hallway or entryway table, or even as a side table in a den or living room.
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Rhode Island Porringer Table
Rhode Island Porringer Table
RHODE ISLAND PORRINGER TABLE
The Rhode Island Porringer table is one of the most sought after tea or tavern table designs from the mid 18th century. Made from Honduras mahogany, with a hand-rubbed oil and shellac finish. Also available in tiger maple
Overall Dimensions: 25.5" tall, 27" long, 24" wide.
Due to its diminutive size, this table works best as a living room or den end table
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Queen Anne Handkerchief Table
Queen Anne Handkerchief Table
QUEEN ANNE HANDKERCHIEF TABLE
Hand made to order black walnut Queen Anne handkerchief table, patterned after an antique produced in Boston in 1740. Original handkerchief tables are exceedingly rare and valuable, often fetching more than $100K at auction. Handkerchief tables get their name from their triangular shape, when the table leaf is down, resembling a folded handkerchief worn in the breast pocket of a gentleman's suit in the 18th century.
Mortise and tenon construction. Rule joint and period appropriate hinges supporting drop leaf. Gate leg with hand-cut wooden 5-knuckle hinge. Cabriole legs shaped with spokeshaves, rasps and scrapers. Hand-rubbed oil and shellac finish.
Dimensions: Height: 27.5", Width: 33", Depth with leaf down: 18"
Depth with leaf up: 35"
Handkerchief tables are ideally suited for placement in the corner of a room with the drop leaf facing the center of the room, however they can also be used as a hallway console table, or dining room server with the drop leaf down against the wall
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SPICE/JEWELRY/VALUABLES CHEST
SPICE/JEWELRY/VALUABLES CHEST
SPICE/JEWELRY/VALUABLES CHEST
Hand made to order 16-drawer jewelry chest, patterned after diminutive antique chest of drawers used in the 18th century to secure spices.Mahogany case construction with birds-eye maple door panels and tiger maple drawer fronts and rear case panels. Each drawer is hand dovetailed and lined with black 100% wool felt. Case construction utilizes sliding dovetails for joining horizontal partitions to the case. Turned tiger maple bun feet. Solid brass highest quality hinges and drawer knobs. Bullet catch secures front doors. Hand-rubbed oil and shellac finish.Dimensions: Case: Height: 20.5", Width: 17", Depth: 11.5". Small drawers: 2.75" High, 3.125" Wide and 7.25" Deep. Inside dimensions are 2.25"H x 2.5"W x 6.375"DLarge drawers: 2.75" High, 6.5" Wide and 7.25" Deep Inside dimensions are D 2.25"H x 5.75"W x 6.375"DWhy use a mass produced jewelry box to store your precious bling when you can use a beautiful work of art instead?
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RACKLEFF END TABLE
Custom hand made to order oval shaped end table from your choice of black walnut, cherry or mahogany wood. Square tapered legs with spade feet, chamfered leg top, beveled top underside, mortise and tenon construction, oval shaped top, hand rubbed oil and shellac finish
Dimensions: 26" tall, 35" long, 27" wide
This table would be an ideal as an end table next to a sofa or love seat, or as a small game table for the living or family room.
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Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
MID-CENTURY MODERN DRESSER
Custom hand made to order mid-century modern inspired dresser with black walnut case and tiger maple drawer fronts and feet.
1" thick solid walnut case. Two smaller over four larger hand dovetailed drawers with book-matched tiger maple drawer fronts. Easy-close bottom mount drawer glides. Lathe turned tiger maple feet. Hand rubbed oil and shellac finish
Dimensions: 32" tall, 60" long, 20" deep
If the mid-century modern aesthetic appeals to you, it is unlikely you will find a better built piece. Original mid-century modern pieces extensively utilized plywood and veneers, whereas I use solid wood that will outlast original mid-century modern pieces by centuries!
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MORGAN DINING CHAIR
The client had 3 dining chairs that originated from the estate of JP Morgan and asked me to make 3 replicas so they could have a complete set of 6. The chairs were made in the late 1800's and featured carved mahogany burl crest rails and back splats. I made the replicas from black walnut, a structurally superior wood, and used reddish brown wood dye to match the original chair's coloring. The chairs were finished with linseed oil and seven coats of garnet shellac.
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BLACK WALNUT AND TIGER MAPLE JEWELRY CHEST
Hand made to order 16-drawer jewelry chest Black walnut case construction with black walnut crotch panel in front door and rear panels and tiger maple drawer fronts. Tiger maple diamond inlay in case sides and front door. Each drawer is hand dovetailed and lined with black 100% wool felt. Case construction utilizes sliding dovetails for joining horizontal partitions to the case. Exaggerated ogee hand carved feet. Solid brass highest quality hinges and drawer knobs. Bullet catch secures front door. Hand-rubbed oil and shellac finish.
Dimensions:
Case: Height: 22", Width: 18", Depth: 11.5" Small drawers: 2.75" High, 3.125" Wide and 7.25" Deep. Inside dimensions are 2.25"H x 2.5"W x 6.375" Large drawers: 2.75" High, 6.5" Wide and 7.25" Deep Inside dimensions are D 2.25"H x 5.75"W x 6.375"D
Why use a mass produced jewelry box to store your precious bling when you can use a beautiful work of art instead?
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Tiger Maple Farm Table with Folding Legs