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Nakashima Inspired Conoid bench

Nakashima Inspired Conoid bench

This photo is my interpretation of Nakashima inspired conoid bench. The seat is a quarter sawn sycamore crotch with significant flame figure and the legs, spindles and crest rail are walnut. The legs...

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Low sofa table

Low sofa table

A low sofa table commisioned to fit in an existing space.  Designed to harmonize witht eh existing furniture, design sensibilities and color pallatte.  In figure hard maple and walnut...

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Nakashima inspired free form coffee tables

Nakashima inspired free form coffee tables

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These coffee tables were made from crotch sawn pieces of a locally harvest walnut tree. They were begging to be used in some free form piece. The size varies but both are approximately...

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Shop Talk Live 18: George Nakashima 2.0

Shop Talk Live 18: George Nakashima 2.0

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Find out how George Nakashima's acclaimed woodworking studio faired after his death, and learn how daughter Mira picked up the reigns in an exclusive interview

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Help Complete the Vision of George Nakashima

Help Complete the Vision of George Nakashima

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Two upcoming events will raise funds to help complete the vision of George Nakashima

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nakashima inspired (loosely) Table lamps. First project.

nakashima inspired (loosely) Table lamps. First project.

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I recently moved into a house with a basement that finally allows me to start working on projects and building things and I decided for my first woodworking project to build some lamps. The lamps are...

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George Nakashima inspired coffee table

George Nakashima inspired coffee table

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Designed the project a year ago trying to figure out a base for a piece of cypress that I had gotten from my grandfathers garage. Came up with a beautiful base that was inspired through the works of...

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Cherry Coffee Table

Cherry Coffee Table

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Cherry with Wenge & Bocote butterflies. Copper joins legs, legs are joined to top with fox wedged tenons. Finish is Tried & True varnish oil. 18 X 48 X 19 

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Ryan Floating Walnut Media Shelf

Ryan Floating Walnut Media Shelf

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  RYAN FLOATING WALNUT MEDIA SHELF with HANGING DRAWER + ZEBRAWOOD INLAY ** The shelf's final dimensions are:  116"L  x  12"W  x  5"H ** Finish is hand-rubbed oil & wax: 5 coats of natural...

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Fayette Cedar Slab Cocktail Table

Fayette Cedar Slab Cocktail Table

FAYETTE CEDAR SLAB COCKTAIL TABLE Eastern Red Cedar Slab Top with Steel Hairpin Legs Commission, Completed 6/2010 DIMENSIONS: 51"L x 12.5"W x 135"HwwwfacebookcomSchefflerWorkedWoodThis...

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Coker Cherry Slab Coffee Table

Coker Cherry Slab Coffee Table

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COKER CHERRY SLAB COFFEE TABLE This is my 3nd attempt at creating a modern slab coffee table.  Wanting to create a piece that combined the American Craft design style with the look of Mid Century...

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Rice Cherry Slab Coffee Table

Rice Cherry Slab Coffee Table

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THE "RICE" CHERRY SLAB COFFEE TABLE with MAPLE BASE + MAPLE INLAY This is my 2nd attempt at creating a live-edge slab coffee table - and my 1st attempt at doing a Nakashima-style piece, or any sort...

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Shooting a FWW article with NBCs Nick Offerman

Shooting a FWW article with NBC's Nick Offerman

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Nick Offerman, who plays the stodgy Ron Swanson on NBC's hit comedy, Parks & Rec, is a real-deal woodworker. I traveled this week to his roomy shop in LA to shoot an article about the clever router jig Nick developed to level the big slabs he uses in his Nakashima-style tables. After a 20 year-acting career, he remains a humble guy who would rather be woodworking.

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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Esherick, Maloof, Nakashima: Homes of the Master Wood Artisans by Tina Skinner

UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Esherick, Maloof, Nakashima: Homes of the Master Wood Artisans by Tina Skinner

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See who won a copy of Esherick, Maloof, Nakashima: Homes of the Master Wood Artisans

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Zen Breakfast Table

Zen Breakfast Table

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The Zen Breakfast Table is made from a salvaged Chinese Pistache tree cut down in Woodland, CA.  Given the nature of the tree it seemed fitting to honor it with a Nakashima inspired design and...

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Cherry Nakashima Inspired Coffee Table

Cherry Nakashima Inspired Coffee Table

This is my first natural edge piece. I wish I had more photos as well as better quality photos to show you. Both top and legs are natural edge Cherry, bow ties are Wenge. The legs are set into the...

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Bench - Ironwood and Cocobolo

Bench - Ironwood and Cocobolo

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  The seat is desert ironwood and the primary leg piece is cocobolo.  The third leg and other structural elements are bolivian rosewood.    I love Nakashima’s work and...

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Nakashima: The Early Years

Nakashima: The Early Years

Exhibit highlights formative years of craftsman's career

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Maple Table ( Nakashima Inspired )

Maple Table ( Nakashima Inspired )

This is one of the tables I will be showing at the Fine Furnishings Show this weekend. The base is ebonized Ash and stainless steel. I used steel wool soaked in vinegar to ebonize the Ash. Finish is...

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