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Erickson Biedermeier

Cynthia — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:42:44 +0000

Biedermeier design,for Matthew, is simple yet elegant geometric styling. This large entertainment center features a traditional drop down desk surface with the upper panel pocketing back into the cabinet. The columns and ball knob pulls are black lacquer. The three lower drawers operate with full extension and provide ample storage.

Rolling Banquette Tables

Cynthia — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:23:54 +0000

In the world of truly custom furniture each job has its own unique requirements. In this case the two dining tables, with one edge rounded along each of their lengths, are designed to correspond with curved banquettes. The tables, with their geometric patterned tops of quarter sawn cherry, can join together to create one large table (joining hardware is concealed) or be separated to function independently.

Ebony Wedge Buffet

Cynthia — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:38:04 +0000

The title “Ebony Wedge Buffet” says it all. This server speaks with it’s contemporary styling and plain geometric shapes. The ebony wedges rest on each end of the birdseye maple base and support it’s glass top. It is a clean design with no visible hardware. The doors open by touch latch and the drawers open via a groove on the side. The glass top allows you to put things on it right out of the oven. Bon appetit!

Mayan Credenza

Cynthia — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:46:17 +0000

The design of this credenza was inspired by the Mayan temples of Chichen Itza in what is now Mexico. The central gold leaf band emulates the steps that climb the sloping facade of the pyramid. The fiddleback makore veneer creates a waterfall effect that flows from one panel to the next. The pulls are solid brass. The base and top border are ebonized maple. The top itself is birdseye maple.

Pickled Cypress Hutch

Cynthia — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:21:54 +0000

This large pickled cypress hutch provides ample lighted display and storage areas above a base cabinet with doors and drawers. The lights are concealed behind valences and have dimmers. The upper doors are hand made with leaded glass panes.

Kidney Bean Desk and Credenza

Cynthia — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:02:24 +0000

This kidney bean shaped executive desk does not have conventional corners or corresponding parallel planes. However, it is symmetrical in it’s layout and function. The large, vertical and coved mahogany planks render a sculpted curved facade with open bookcases on each end. The desk has a standard compliment of drawers. The credenza end panels are also coved mahogany planks. The credenza has drawers and general storage areas behind doors.

Long Buffet

Cynthia — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:29:49 +0000

This long buffet is packed with features that make it a superb server. The curly maple top has an inset of St. Laurent Marble where hot items can be placed. There is a bow front drawer above a pair of mappa burl doors on each end. The middle section provides three touch latch doors with leaded glass panels that reveal a lighted display area. The donut stack pilasters provide visual breaks along the facade and are accented with hand carved feet.

Hammered Gold Spice

Cynthia — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:12:11 +0000

This dining table incorporates a variety of exotic veneers and hardwoods such as radiused zebra wood aprons with rosewood beading, sketch and patterned curly maple top, and mahogany legs with ebonized boots. Each corner block is hammered for texture and gold leafed.

Obrien Desk and Credenza

Cynthia — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:50:11 +0000

Crotch mahogany veneers, mahogany solids and mappa burl accents come together to create this unique office look. The customer requested that we engineer a number of concealed compartments throughout the desk. Observe the bowed crotch panel, the bowed drawer front and the decorative 3-dimensional appliques.

Antique Bookshelves Revisited

Cynthia — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:23:34 +0000

These pieces were designed and engineered from an old photograph of a fine antique bookcase. These two bookcases employ inlaid solid brass elements and borders. The fronts show a columnar leg post that translate its three quarter round shape into the marble stone top. Note how the brass matches the radius of column and stone.