Fine Woodworking - Page 9 of 14

A combination of influences led to the final design of this bench. The basic form came from Japanese architecture, while the stringing  and fans were inspired by the work of…

The mountain scenery outside the clients’ front door became the inspiration for the marquetry and kumiko panels in this floating-top console table. WALNUT, MAPLE, VARIOUS VENEERS, 16D X 60W X…

Shane designed this piece to attract the eye from any angle. The facets on the benchtop all oppose each other to present balance and continuity while the facets on the…

Made to evoke the magic of The Wizard of Oz, this cabinet features marquetry panels portraying iconic images from the 1939 movie: the Emerald City; the Yellow Brick Road; the…

This Krenov-inspired cabinet-on-stand was Ethan’s second-year project at Conestoga College’s woodworking technology program. He dedicated the piece to all his woodworking mentors along the way, but especially to his high…

John originally built this sideboard for the 2020 juried showcase in the Northeast Woodworkers Association’s annual event. Two weeks before the show, the Covid pandemic struck and everything was shut…

Influenced by traditional step tansu, Craig built this shelf using the overall form but only doing a single step due to space constraints. The marquetry design on the drawer fronts…

The texture of adze-hewn surfaces sometimes seen in rustic English furniture intrigued Brennan, and he wanted to convey that in this table. He created his pattern with a precise layout…

Glen was inspired by the elegant curves, fine materials, attention to detail, and outstanding craftsmanship of his favorite furniture period, Art Deco, when building this gift for his wife. He…

Lucinda designed this stool to be short enough to go under a kitchen island and comfortable enough to be used regularly. Her design process started with researching standard sizes for…