This desk was designed to work within an existing study that had an Art Deco/Egyptian interior. Each hand carved leg is copper leafed and depicts a different egyptian god and surrounding frieze. The hieroglyphics spell out the customers name and designers and artisans involved in this sophisticated project. The desk is made of curly maple, soft maple and basswood.
Houston "Castle" Entertainment Center
This cherry castle-like fireplace surround houses the TV and AV equipment in the living room of a private residence. The cabinetry sleeves back into a dry stack stone veneer that climbs up more than twenty feet. The wrought iron hardware was designed especially for this cabinet (see view 2). There are two large decorative speaker compartments with fabric and wire covers.
Patchwork Buffet
This small buffet serves up a delicious batch of exotic details. The double conical front legs join a button adorned plate covered with plum pudding veneers. The figured cherry plank doors are punctuated with decorative brickets of fiddleback makore. The pulls are solid hand made cherry. There is a small dentil band above and beneath the door panels. The server is topped off with a chocolate colored marble.
Barrister Bookcase
This traditional design was inspired by Stephan Jackman. It features three pocketing beveled glass doors. The cabinet is made with walnut solids. The hand carved base features claw feet beneath a rope braid. The side panels showcase sequenced book and butt walnut burl sketch face panels. The top projects slightly revealing a reeded leaf covered molding.
A "Taste Full" Cabinet
This mahogany cabinet is loaded with features tailored to a wine lover's needs. It is part of the tasting room in the client's wine cellar which Woodleaf Studios also designed and built. The upper cabinets have interior lighting and are made with German glass and lead came dividers. The left glass doors pocket to reveal a sink. There is ample storage and display room in this cabinet. The liquor display cabinets employ rope braid carvings and dadoed shelves for adjustability.
The Wine and Cigar Aficionado Office
Any aficionado of wine and cigars would love to keep track of his or her collection in this finely tailored environment. The built in humidor, equipped with a humidifier and monitoring equipment, is completely lined with Spanish cedar which helps bring out the very best flavors in all tobacco stored there. The fully adjustable shelves (including pitch options) are slotted for increased circulation and also are made with Spanish cedar. The glass door panel is hand carved and etched with tobacco leaves and cigar motifs. All the wall surfaces in the office are covered with alder paneling and cabinetry. There is a concealed door behind some of the paneling. The door's lever is also concealed. The entire room has a slightly distressed finish using a dark glazing to accent the panel framing.
History of Woodleaf - A Glimpse
In 1987 we started up The Woodleaf Co., now known as Woodleaf Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina. That happens to be the same year our first child was born so it is easy to keep the dates straight. We have been in business for 21 years! Matthew meets with the clients and creates the designs. I handle the administrative and bookkeeping duties and manage our new web site. We have two skilled craftsman, Randy and Robbie, that build the furniture and cabinetry. See a few snapshots below. Thanks for visiting.
Cynthia
Welcome!
Welcome to Woodleaf' Studio's blog. This is where you can see what exciting new projects Woodleaf Studios is working on and learn a little about us and our history. Matthew is in the design phase of several pieces of exhibit grade furniture and built ins. One of his current clients has asked him to design a breakfast table and a kitchen island in the Biedermeier style. Biedermeier is characterized by clean and simple lines. It is both beautiful and functional. Often geometric shapes are incorporated in the design. Below is a Bieidermeier piece made by Woodleaf Studios on display at a trade show.
Thanks for visiting.
Cynthia