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Tables
Low Boy/dressing table
This is an example of a Southern Low Boy. This example is
made out of mahogany as a primary wood and cypress as a secondary wood. It is
finished with aniline dye and lacquer.
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Tea table
I was commissioned to build this Newport ball and claw foot
tea table. Notice the piercing (open space) between the claw and ball. John
Goddard, a famous 18th century cabinetmaker, used this particular design on
several of his pieces. Since John Goddard built furniture in the Newport area
this claw foot design became known as the Newport style. This table also has a
dished top made from one wide board. This is a copy of the original that is on display at the Bouyo Bend
collection in Houston, TX. The table is made out of mahogany. The finish is
aniline dye with shellac and lacquer.
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Tilt/turn tea table
This tea table was used for special occasions during the 18th
century. It is made out of mahogany and finished with aniline dye and shellac.
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Drop-leaf Table
The drop-leaf table was very common during the
18th century. Houses were small and many tables were made to fold down so they
could be moved out of the way to make room for other activities. The design
also allows for many tables to be put together to make a larger table.
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Sideboard
Used in the 18th century to store
fine silver and other dining accessories. Still in use today and is found in
many different forms. As with all of my pieces, all drawers are constructed
using hand-cut dovetails and will stand the test of time. This example is built
out of mahogany and is finished with aniline dye and lacquer.
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Bedside table
This bedside table is constructed out of cherry with poplar
as a secondary wood. Finish is aniline dye with lacquer.
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