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The paying work slowed down so I had some time to spend on some artsy stuff in the shop. Of course it's wrapped with veneer. Wish I could get my hands on some solid plank with such figure. I had a maple burl veneer pack that I was just dying to find a use for so this is what I designed for it. Leg posts are solid walnut.

I guess it's kind of an unconventional method of construction to have veneer just feather out to a point on a mitered corner and to have edges exposed. I think the casual observer will not know or care. Maybe I'll try banding and borders on my next project.


Box measures 15"h x 8.5"w x 7"d. Originally I had planned on the hinged door to be for necklaces but decided it was too small so I made ring rolls lined with suede leather along with the drawer boxes. I wish now I would have shortened the door and had extended top shelf all the way across. The door sticks shut with invisible magnets embedded behind the finish. Decided not to put a knob on the door so as not to compromise the aesthetic integrity. (picked up that terminology from an architect many years ago and now finally got a chance to use it)

Finish is 3 coats of semi gloss poly but I think I'm gonna do a light sanding and put a final finish coat of satin.

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That is a real cool artsy box, Jim….............Jim
 

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wow man, thats far out!
 

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Very creative design, great execution!
Mike
 

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wow, that is beautiful, great job
 

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Sweet, such a cool design
 

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Very innovative and attractive design and wood selection .
I agree that the upper shelf or top should span the total width .

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Love your work! This is really unique and fascinating.
 

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Fantastic design. You did a great job.
 

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You knock it out of the park again mr sellers. Incredible. Had to look at this for a few minutes to take it in
 

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Jim,
Outstanding work! The design is very unique!
 

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My head just exploded. I wish I had the skills to do something like this. It's spectacular, Jim. Thanks for sharing this!!
 

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Very interesting challenging piece especially with the veneer. It must have been a struggle to get the corners and edges to line up with all the angles and curves in this burl box. Good Job. Andy
 

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Thanks for all the comments and compliments. They are very much appreciated.
 

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great design, beautiful !!
 

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Jim, this is lovely work. What original thinking. You have truly mastered veneering techniques. Incorporating bentwood and introducing a curved element as handles is a really striking element and it catches the eye and gives focus to the softness of the curved element rather than the starkness of squareness. That bent wood really makes this piece special. What a wonderful piece. Keep boxing and keep posting.
 

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Great job! Unique, eye appealing and functional, everything that I admire.

Thanks for posting,
 

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A really cool design Jim. I really like it.
 
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