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Here is a desk just completed. This is the third “themed ” type desk the I have done.The wood is Alligator Juniper and a little cherry burl on the small drawers.The legs came from a source in Oregon.Oil painting was done by a local artist Vicki Mauldin and the handles were also made from a local jeweler friend, Donna Spray .There is inlayed turquiose and small gold horse shoes in the top piece.The handles are carved into the doors along with all the sides etc. having waves carved into them (no flat panels except the very top)This was kind of a tuff desk but I’m very pleased with the way it came out.I did make a special chair to go with the desk. I will post after I get more pics back from my photographer. Sorry I have not posted on LJ much lately but this project is some of the reason why, along with a move to NW New Mexico ,Boy was it fun moving all my equipment and wood!!!!
-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com
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Joseph Cataldie
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#1 posted 1386 days ago
Wow. Very impressive!
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mtnwild
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#2 posted 1386 days ago
Fantastic!!
There’s some originality.
Very cool, love the door handles, along with it all…............
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BeachedBones
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#3 posted 1386 days ago
Wow, I can’t believe I can say this truthfully; I’ve never seen a desk like that. You creativity is amazing. Great work, you truly push the limits of design.
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Dan'um Style
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#4 posted 1386 days ago
Very nicely done. Reminds me of Thomas Molesworth furniture, but a step above his style. Rancho Deluxe !
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khop
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#5 posted 1386 days ago
WOW !!!! VERY CREATIVE, Did you make it for someone?
KHOP
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whitedog
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#6 posted 1386 days ago
now that’s a desk… i love everything about it , esp the waves in the doors.
can’t wait to see the chair.
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Dennis Zongker
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#7 posted 1386 days ago
Very cool! Great job, Scott.
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reggiek
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#8 posted 1386 days ago
Very innovative!....great theme!......it belongs in one of those big shiny art books!....a real showpiece!....
I’m going to need a thesaurus to look up adjectives just to try and do it justice.
Thank you for sharing it with us….
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Mark A. DeCou
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#9 posted 1386 days ago
OMG! Speechless.
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#10 posted 1386 days ago
Crazy cool
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SuperDave0002
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#11 posted 1386 days ago
Nice, really looks good, how long does it take to sand out just one of those legs?
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noknot
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#12 posted 1386 days ago
WOW!
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mmh
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#13 posted 1386 days ago
WOWEEE! Now that’s a desk! I’m usually not a fan of rustic furniture, but this is more of a museum/gallery quality piece of work. I really like the way each detail flows into another. A very well thought out project and well executed!
The legs remind me of either the wild mane of a pony or a cowboy’s chaps over pant legs. The bare white wood is quite sensuous and the brown bark is rugged. Very unique and the lines flow extremely well into each other. The drawer handles are quite unique too and well done. The attention to detail is masterfully done, yet you kept it simple, and this makes it elegant. Rustic elegance? If that’s a category, you have achieved it. Bravo Cowboy!
I can’t wait to see the chair!
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trimtrac
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#14 posted 1386 days ago
you do some really creative, artistic work. I have really enjoyed studing the pictures. could you post some more? I ‘m not sure what the legs are. Would like to see some different sides and “Up close” shots. Thanks, Mark aka trimtrac
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sidestepmcgee
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#15 posted 1386 days ago
very cool,this desk has got some cool things to say.great design!The handles are super neat-o.
-- eric post, tallahassee FL
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