African Mahogany

A Sapele and African Mahogany Bookcase
February 14, 2023

John built this bookcase to fit a specific location in his vacation home. Influenced by the Mid-Century style, John mitered the corners and cut a clean oval profile on the…
Inspired-Chippendale Spice Cabinet
February 14, 2023

Inspired by a Chippendale spice cabinet (c. 1765, Montgomery County, Pa.), Gilbert stayed true to some elements of the original, and went with his own interpretation on others. Like the…
Prince of Wales Feather Paterae Table
March 22, 2019

Champion admired the look of Steve Latta’s demilune table (“Federal Card Table,” FWW #180) and wanted to build something with similar decorative features, a curved front, and dimensions that fit…
Table
May 31, 2014

My second project is this occasional/nightstand table approximately 20wx16dx26h. The top is Brazillian Cherry and the base and drawer are all African Bees Wing Mahagony. I reversed direction on the...
African Mahogany and Ponderosa Pine Tea Table
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Rick TomkinsTomkins built this table (20-in. wide by 47-in. long by 15-in. tall) as a gift for his daughter. He says it’s more a tea table than a coffee…
Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Nathan SchoeningInspired by Carlyle Lynch’s article in FWW #48, Schoening built this Hepplewhite chest of drawers (22 in. deep by 33-1/4 in. wide by 36 in. tall), taking a…
Balboa Park Bench
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Thomas Nordstrom This bench (28 in. deep by 84 in. wide by 50 in. tall) is part of a series of pieces incorporating architectural elements. It depicts different parts…
Mahogany and Madrone Chest of Drawers
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Steve OrtonOrton made this chest of drawers (18 in. deep by 24 in. wide by 66 in. tall) for his sister-in-law. At first she wanted a traditional Shaker-style chest,…
Carousel Jewelry Cabinet made from African Mahogany (Khaya Senegalensis)
November 12, 2009

Carousel Jewelry Cabinet made from African Mahogany (Khaya Senegalensis)
Making Sense of Mahogany
September 1, 2009

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