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Woodworker: Carl Swensson Carl Swensson designed this Japanese-style folding screen as an abstract representation of stars in the sky. Swensson created this piece before he ever traveled to Japan so...

Woodworker: David Fay When designing this lamp Fay started with rough sketches that were then taken to a graphic designer who rendered them on a computer. This computer-aided design enables…

Woodworker: David Finck Japanese paper with ginkgo leaves gives this birch sconce by David Finck a soft, peaceful glow. Photo: Zachary Gaulkin

Lidded box in made from paulownia by Japanese craftsman Isaburo Wada.

Jensen made this Japanese oak armchair during a woodworking class with the Grew-Sheridans. Inspired by asian furniture making, Jensen wanted the seat cushion to seem to float above the seat…

Vogt made this table for a craft show celebrating Japanese pottery. He designed the table 17 in. high for floor-seated tea drinkers. The table further reflects the Oriental lifestyle with…

Japanese-style lidded box by Gary Rogowski. The box is made from alder and features an ebony handled, brass pinned lap joints, rounded sides, and a bottom lined with Japanese rice…

A writing cabinet in walnut and pau ferro inspired by Japanese design. The writing surface is a hidden pull-out located underneath the sliding doors. The cabinet is finished with oil.

This Japanese-style credenza uses a variety of mediums in its construction. The case is made from birch plywood on which a linen decoupage was glued. The paduak trim on the…

Mowry’s Asian-inpsired sideboard is made from quartersawn white oak, maple, teak and teak veneer. This piece is finished with oil.