Aurora Table Desk

beautiful desk and design, very well done.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

Very nice design and execution. The “rules are for fools” statement is so true. It does nothing but confine creativity.

-- Julian, Park Forest, IL

A classy looking desk Darrell. The arches add a very nice look to your design.

-- Each and Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. Greg Little

This is very nice.

Robin Renee’

AKA…......Woodchic

-- Robin Renee'

I,m always impressed by your work. The design essay was interesting and from it i,m guessing your not only a clever designer but a closet trekky as well?! I have to admit to being more of a copyist than an original thinker, most of my stuff i,ve made in the past just doesn,t work and I usually end up useing other peoples ideas.

-- if the hand is not working it is not a pure hand

Thanks everyone,
Kiwi – I am a bit of a trekky – but I don’t walk around the shop dressed up as a Klingon. I saw the new Star Trek movie and liked it – wasn’t sure if I would.
I have a little exercise I used to do – to help me branch on my own——
Take a design you really like – usually something from a book or magazine
spend a few minuets every night for a week or two just staring at the design
think …....what is it you like about the design
Put the book or magazine away for at least a week – don’t even peek at it.
Now start drawing the piece – again without looking back at it.

I think studying other people’s work is a good starting point in finding out what you want to design yourself.

I found I would often draw something a bit different than the original

-- Darrell Peart - Seattle - www.furnituremaker.com - author G&G Design Elements for the Workshop

I will give that idea a try. I often modify old plans to suit modern needs, like writing desk internals to suit electronics rather than cubbys, but from scratch has always been a challenge.

-- if the hand is not working it is not a pure hand

Light and graceful design ,This desk looks beautiful as does all your work.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Jim – yes – I am glad you picked up on that – I wanted to make it light and graceful but I also wanted to convey a feeling of “stoutness” with the 8 legs and dominate center negative space. I was hoping to balance masculine and feminine qualities.

-- Darrell Peart - Seattle - www.furnituremaker.com - author G&G Design Elements for the Workshop

Darrell: great looking piece. Very powerful in a graceful concept.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

A lovely and functional design. What are its dimensions? I really congratulate you. This is a beautiful piece.

Darrell, when retraining to become a furniture maker I applied to enter a course and used pictures of your work as an example of what I’d like to be able to create when I finished. Still not at your level but glad you didn’t give up. Wish I lived in the US and could go on one of the courses you teach at. Please post more of your work for all to appreciate! Must get round to buying your book…....

Hi Bloonose,
Good luck with the furniture making class. I am sure you will do well. I will post more images of my projects soon.

kcrandy—- the dimensions of the Aurora Table Desk are 29 3/4” high x 30” wide x 60” long

-- Darrell Peart - Seattle - www.furnituremaker.com - author G&G Design Elements for the Workshop

Hi Darrell! I really enjoyed you sharing your design. It’s lite almost oriental flavor gives a nice look accented with your understated touches. Great job. Very nicely done…