I was asked to design two end tables.  One stipulation was given.   They were to have Gingko leaves as the theme.    I worked with Myron Hanson an artist that specializes in  metal work.   We each came up with ideas for our part of the project.   I settled on a “cycle of life” theme for the large table, and a fall look for the smaller table.
I started with some hand sketches.   Refined them to the look I was after.  Then drew them into a software program.    I wanted to use a Laser to cut out the field.    I used another software program to layout the tables and the field veneers.   Once those were cut.  I switched over the hand marquetry part.   The small table I cut all by hand with a fretsaw.    The larger table I ran programs that did all the parts on the laser.     Once I had the tops completed, Myron had the bases done.  Put the 2 together and they accent one another wonderfully.
Woods used are a waterfall bubinga.  Curly/quilted Maple.   Various dyed veneers and some other natural veneers used for the color I required.

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