Wishbone Chair
This is the latest addition to my design portfolio. This dining chair has involved countless hours of design and construction prototyping, making it the most complex piece of furniture I have created to date. The name of this chair comes from the shape and appearance of the back leg and backrest support assembly.
Each chair undergoes extensive shaping with various power and hand tools, and both the seat and backrest are curved to enhance seating comfort.
The next version of this chair will feature a cushioned seat and/or backrest, which I expect to complete by late 2025.
Bentwood Side Table
This table was designed to fit in a corner between a couch and a loveseat. The customer provided a rough sketch to illustrate the concept and after drawing an image to scale, I realized that it would need to have a wider base to remain stable. I added a lower shelf made of a contrasting wood to space the legs apart.
The table is made from sapele, an African hardwood, and curly maple. The legs make this table standout. They were created using a process called bent lamination. Bent lamination involves taking a piece of wood and slicing it into smaller strips of wood. These strips are sequenced and re-glued using a form. The end product leaves indistinguishable glue lines and maximizes the control of how each piece is bent.
Walnut and Cherry Console Table + Desk
I designed both of these pieces of furniture to utilize the same trestle style base. Each trestle curves outward and is supported by horizontal stretchers below. The benefit of a trestle style table, beyond design flexibility, is that you gain more leg room compared to a traditional table with 4 legs and aprons.
The console table to the right was to be located under a television and the drawer was made to house A/V equipment.
The desk was about 8ft long and 3ft wide. This allowed the flexibility of use as a small conference table when needed.
Trestle Style Dining Table
This table is inspired by the desk/conference table that was created earlier. It incorporates one of my favorite features: a bent laminated arch. This arch not only enhances the negative space below the tabletop but also adds significant stability to the table.
The base of this table is cherry, which darkens overtime to a deep caramel color. The tabletop, shown in progress,(right) is made from 1.25″ ambrosia maple. This will yellow over time and provides a rustic appearance.
Trestle Console Table
This table is the most recent iteration of the trestle style tables that came before. For this version, I decided to remove the center shelf and keep the open vase shape uninterrupted. This table also has a wider base than previous version above, allowing for a larger top. The primary wood is walnut and the shelf is made from a contrasting ambrosia maple.
Shaker Style Side Table
This shaker table, made from cherry wood, is designed to provide ample storage. It features a well-sized dovetailed drawer, while the compartment behind the door is perfect for storing extra blankets. The drawer knobs, turned from maple, create a nice contrast with the darker cherry wood. The cabinet is constructed using mortise and tenon joinery throughout. True to the shaker style, it includes a simple frame and panel door.
Modern Plant Stand
I designed this plant stand as a Mother’s Day gift for my wife. The tall, curved legs are sculpted, leaving no flat surfaces. The height of the plant stand allows for plants, such as this pothos, to easily drape below, but stay off of the floor after trimming.
I regularly teach classes at Tryon Arts and Crafts School. I periodically teach a Modern Plant Stand class in a six week format. During this class participants will learn how to take a rough piece of hardwood lumber and construct this elegant plant stand. Use the teaching schedule link to see my upcoming schedule.
Shaker SideBoard
This is one of the heaviest pieces of furniture I have made to date. This cabinet was designed to store bottles of wine, liquor, and glassware while still providing ample additional storage space. It is built in a shaker style with frame-and-panel construction throughout. The drawers feature heavy-duty undermount slides, and once the doors are opened, there are pull-out drawers for extra convenience. The main body of the cabinet is constructed from solid cherry wood, while the top is a butcher block made of walnut. I also made the drawer and door pulls specifically for this piece.
Younger Brother Woodworking 