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A look at some of the pieces I've built

I have been making furniture for over 34 years. For me it remains a hobby and not my profession. I am primarily interested in American period furniture from the mid to late 1700's as well as the work of the Shakers.

In addition to the items on this page More pieces can be seen by clicking 'older posts' at the bottom of each page.

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Connecticut Highboy

In cherry, finished with oil and shellac. Two drawers have fan carvings.

The dovetails are hand cut and the piece has 158 dovetails in total. The upper case joints are also dovetailed but these dovetails are hidden by the cornice and waist mouldings.

Painted flat to the wall cupboard

Inspired by a Lincoln county piece featured in Howard Pain's book. The width was modified to suit a smaller dining room. The piece sits on a plinth base with fully dovetailed corners. The upper doors feature true divided lights. Finished in milk paint and linseed oil.

Sheraton Tall Post Bed

A queen size tall post bed in cherry. Post height is 81 inches.

Fan back side chair.

Philadelphia arm chair

One of the earlier forms of windsor furniture with a large D shaped seat, ball and cylinder feet and carved volutes at the ends of the crest rail.