Getting a glimpse into a great artist’s workflow is always an amazing thing. I get overwhelmed when I start designing a piece of furniture, forgetting that most of my favorite furniture was not designed in one sitting. It is likely that a lot of struggle, failed attempts, and revisions took place before an artist got to that beloved final piece of furniture.

Tim Coleman’s designs have always made me want to spend more time with a sketchbook in my hands. In this video, Tim shows us every step of the journey he took to create this incredibly thought out and beautifully executed piece.

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• Tim Coleman: Dining table shows off its joinery – Exposed joinery, echoed shapes, and elegant curves on display
• Behind the Design: Duncan Gowdy – Furniture maker Duncan Gowdy walks you through his design process—from inspiration to sketching, scale mockups, full-size mockups, and finally the finished piece.
• Behind The Design: Mike Korsak’s En Pointe – Mike Korsak takes you through is design process for one of his newest pieces, a case on stand, En Pointe