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“Even Keel” Cabinet
August 3, 2023

This piece is titled Even Keel. The design and process of building the cabinet are aligned with the term’s dictionary definition: “noun (nautical) the situation in which a watercraft is…
A Book-Matched Cherry Cabinet
June 8, 2023

The cabinet is made of book-matched cherry. The base is claro walnut, given to Peter by a former student who had a walnut tree in her Oregon backyard. The ginkgo…
Heirloom Cradle
September 28, 2022

This is the fifth heirloom cradle Eric has made for family members. He discovered a love of sculpting wood some years back, while building a Maloof-style rocking chair. Along the…
“The Lilies” Entry Table
December 13, 2021

Michael made this entry table for clients who lost their home in the 2017 Tubbs Fire in California. Also lost in the fire was a small table Michael had made…
Wharton Esherick’s Famous Library Steps
July 23, 2020

John made this version of Wharton Esherick’s famous library steps while in his second semester at The Krenov School. “I was drawn to the sculptural element, the curved dovetails, the…
280- Walnut Rocking Chair
November 21, 2019

Houston credits his mentors, James Cooper and Chester Cornett, with inspiring all his chairs. “In 1974, James forced me to make a dinner chair with an axe. Shortly after that,…
279- Toshio Odate Inspired Toolbox
November 1, 2019

This box is based on Toshio Odate’s tool box, with its sliding lid and wedge lock. “I had just finished my third piece at College of the Redwoods and had…
279- Wall-Hung Tool Cabinet
November 1, 2019

This wall-hung tool cabinet has 3 1/2-in.-thick doors and employs a French cleat system so that the tools can be rearranged as needed. As the issue this is featured in…
Claro Walnut Chair
October 11, 2018

The subtle shape of Wilson’s chair showcases the grain on the book-matched back panels. He designed it in his second semester at The Krenov School and credits instructors Laura Mays,…
Claro Walnut Rocker
May 27, 2015

Rocker update sports pillowed surfaces and danish cord

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