Fine Woodworking

Sideboard

American Hepplewhite Sideboard

May 29, 2020

Litto built this reproduction American Hepplewhite sideboard using drawings from Construction of American Furniture Treasures by Lester Margon (Dover Publications, 1975). He drew the piece in AutoCAD before beginning the…
The Power of the Pentagon

December 6, 2018

When Ottawa-based furniture maker Christopher Solar was invited to build a sideboard for the Canadian ambassador’s residence in Hanoi, he decided he wanted the cabinet’s doors to be the focus…
Cherry Sideboard

October 11, 2018

Like most of Martin’s work, this sideboard was made using hand tools. The form was inspired by Garrett Hack’s huntboard, and the ebony and holly inlay around the doors and…
Furniture Construction: Our Favorite Articles

July 13, 2018

A roundup of our top articles from Will Neptune, Jeff Miller, Mike Korsak, and Christian Becksvoort on constructing and engineering furniture
Mid-Century Credenza

March 29, 2017

Thoughtful details and modern joinery merge in this sleek design
Side Table of Curly Cherry and Tiger Maple

April 14, 2016

This curly cherry and tiger maple table was a wedding present for my son and his bride. It was specifically designed as a serving table with storage for wine bottles…
Side Board (design is from Garrett Hack)

April 9, 2016

This was from Garrett Hack. While I know it doesn't match his quality... I did my level best not to embarrass him. I've had lots of complements on it. He has great…
Server Table in the Greene & Greene Style

March 5, 2016

Server table to accompy dining room table and chairs completed earlier
Dichomate Stained Cherry Buffet

February 21, 2016

This buffet was constructed from solid cherry (frame and top) and shop-made veneer plywood panels all around. I used traditional mortise/tenon joints and dovetailed drawers (front and back). The...
Biedermeier Sideboard

February 11, 2016

This sideboard is a house-warming gift I made for my son and his family. I designed it based on Biedermeier furniture (mid 19th century Austria), whose classic simplicity seems to…

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