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Step Tansu
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Rob Brown Rob Brown built this piece because he liked the history of the form. Step tansu were traditionally used in Japan to give owners access to their upper…
White Elm Shoji Screen
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Rob Brown Brown often uses Japanese paper to add texture, color, and individuality to his pieces. He took this shoji screen a step further by adding a silhouette of…
“Palindrome” Slate Table
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Henry Fox This table, called “Palindrome,” is made from two pieces of natural cleft slate, Swiss pear, and sandblasted aluminum. The table is finished with varnish. Photos: Bill...
“Reading in Autumn” Table with a Drawer
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Jeffrey Cooper This table is made from lacewood and cherry and is finished with an oil/varnish mix. Cooper incorporated a relief carving and a poem by the 13th-century Chinese…
“Lit Carriole”
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Christopher Michaud Quebec resident Christopher Michaud always wanted a sleigh bed, or "lit-carriole," so he crafted this one in maple. The lit-carriole style was popular in 19th...
Dual-Function Step Stool
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Alan Turner Turner made this piece for a family seeking a step stool. The dual-function is handy, but Turner added craftsmanship and style so there's no confusing it with…
Tiled Hall Table and Mirror
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Jim & Laura McCaul The McCauls live in a lake house in the woods, and the natural surroundings influence their furniture collaborations. This hall table (18 in. deep by…
Contemplation Bench
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Marc Spagnuolo This bench was an experiment in power-carving. Using a grinder outfitted with an Arbortech blade, Spagnuolo carved curves into the legs and the top. The legs were…
Asian-Inspired Hall Table
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Marc Spagnuolo This table was originally designed for a class Spagnuolo taught at a woodworking school. He designed into it advanced techniques to challenge the students...
Solid Foundation Bench
October 24, 2012

Woodworker: Joseph Murphy This hefty bench is one of a pair commissioned for the main entryway of a local school. The design, built in FSC-certified cherry, is meant to evoke…

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