Federal Period Ladies Writing Desk. Winner 2007 “Best in Show” Traditional Work, Providence Fine Furniture Exhibit. Inspired by the masterpieces of John and Thomas Seymour. Cherry, fiddleback maple, holly and ebony primary woods & maple and pine secondary woods. Hand crafted bellflowers & sand shaded inlay
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Beautiful and well executed Seymour writing desk. Clean lines and tight inlays. I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into this piece. As a member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, I have a love for the Federal period syle.
Yes Dennis, I do have closeups, I will post them soon. P.S. I checked out your work as well, some fantastic marquetry and carving. Im working on a mahogany and satinwood worktable with a parquetry top.My first foray into advanced veneering techniques after a conversation with Silas Kopf about possibly apprenticing with him. His advice to me was this: How do you get to Carnegie Hall... Practice, practice, practice.
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Beautiful work. Congrats on the award.
Amazing piece!! i really like the choice of cherry .
John and Thomas Seymour really where the greatest..
Beautiful and well executed Seymour writing desk. Clean lines and tight inlays. I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into this piece. As a member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, I have a love for the Federal period syle.
Excellent Craftsmanship!!! Do you have any close up pictures? It would be nice to see more details. Congratulations on your award!
Yes Dennis, I do have closeups, I will post them soon. P.S. I checked out your work as well, some fantastic marquetry and carving. Im working on a mahogany and satinwood worktable with a parquetry top.My first foray into advanced veneering techniques after a conversation with Silas Kopf about possibly apprenticing with him. His advice to me was this: How do you get to Carnegie Hall... Practice, practice, practice.
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