Desk and Credenza

OMG, absolutley gorgeous, slightly emabarrased as I write this from my rectangular desk

Beautiful desk, just beautiful

-- Ben Kahmann Dayton, OH

I presume the client loves it…cause I sure do!!

-- Chris N, Westford, MA - "If you won't eat something from your fridge that turned green...why would you eat something that started out that way?"

Great looking Desk & Credenza!!! Looks like you had a lot of fun making this set.

-- Dennis Zongker

Awesome desk Matthew! Welcome to Lumberjocks, glad to have you aboard!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

Outstanding and original. I love the desk design.

-- John

WOW! Very unique and beautiful. I like the bend in the metal legs too, they match nicely. Quite an impressive design. The shop photos really help show how much work went into this. How many hours did it take to create?

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Matthew, Matthew, Matthew….. just extraordinary!
The lines, the colouring, the design as a whole—just beautiful.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Matthew, Totally awesome! Love the design. Welcome to LJ’s and we look forward to more post.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

Very beautiful design and very well done.
And You have a nice website .
Thanks for sharing with us and welcome to Lumberjocks community.

-- My woodwork blog : http://www.isetehtud.pri.ee/blog/

Geeze, what a way to make an entrance! That’s a nice project. Welcome to LJs. Hope you enjoy, and thanks for sharing

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

What a great piece. You’ve got some design talent. I really appreciate the progress photos. That is what Lumberjocks is all about. Welcome!

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

Thats a great looking bench. Nice job.

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

Hi Matthew,
There are many descriptive words for your work, the only one I can think of is “inspirational”. Nobody would or could “critique” such artful pieces. Astounding.
Jack

-- Jack Keefe Shediac NB Canada

Exquisite detail and design! You do some beautiful work. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Wow! Sensational work, beautiful website.

-- ... must be time for a cup of tea and a sit-down

You tend to see the same desks and such here on a regular basis. It’s always nice to see something you haven’t seen before. Well done.

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

really cool work … welcome to lumberjocks

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Nice

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

Very very nice! I’d really like something like this at the office! :)

-- Frank, Mississippi, http://www.stoutwoodworks.com

That is sheer awesomeness. If Optimus Prime were from another planet, one where the inhabitants were cellulose based, he would transform into the credenza. Btw, how did you scallop the boards? They look the radius of a table saw blade to me.

-- Freedom is the right of all sentient beings

Very nice job Matthew….....well done.

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

Absolutely beautiful desk… very impressive design and craftsmanship. Are the peaks of all the coves capped with something like ebony?

Ladiesman, I know you can achieve those cuts on the table saw, but I’m interested to know if that’s how it was done on these pieces as well.

-- Kevin, Wisconsin

I love the lines, good looking design.

-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

Thanks for the nice words from so many new faces.
I’m new to LJ and I’m enjoying becoming familiar with all of the interesting work out there. Inspiring.

To Ladiesman217, & to Kevin83 ?s- You might say I cheated…I had some rather large crown leftover from our library job. I trimmed down both edges of the symmetrical profile using a slight bevel (to correspond with the bow front facade ). When the cove pieces butted next to one another on the radiused form there was a small saddle created between them ( square cove ) where I placed a 3/8” ebonized dowel.

I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Thanks,
Matthew

-- Matthew, North Carolina, www.woodleafstudios.com

Absolutely gorgeous work.

-- Why do you have to die with the most tools to win? I want to live with the most tools!

Fantastic job, and beautiful finish!

-- Planesmooth from TX

wow fantabulous

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Thanks “planesmoooth” & Jim…
Many years ago, when I was beginning my career as a woodworker, a man who worked for a large furniture company in their finishing department said something to me that stuck. He said…”the finish is the last thing to go on a piece of furniture, but it’s the first thing you see.” He’s right of course. I’ve always found the last step is the hardest to “nail” for the look you’re after. The same finish doesn’t really fit all pieces.

-- Matthew, North Carolina, www.woodleafstudios.com

wow thats awesome, I love the design

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

Thanks Doug, glad you like the design.
FYI- I visited your website…love your glass work.
You’ve got a rare combined skill of glass and wood. You can do some neat interesting things with that combo.
I look forward to seeing what you’ll do next.
Matthew (woodleafstudios.com )

-- Matthew, North Carolina, www.woodleafstudios.com

Very nice desk. I wish I had some left over wood like that!! Last time I purchased some mahogany it cost me a fortune. Any chance of editing your post to get a look of the finished product from the other side?

You already have 8 “favorites”; really good going. It might not make you so proud because you are a pro but I was really proud when I got two on the first project I posted (http://lumberjocks.com/projects/16248) and I haven’t seen another since!! I guess I’ll have to get more creative like you have done. Nice job.

-- Northern California http://www.lloydus.com

You are a Great and talented lad .And you are truly going to make a mark on woodworking in the future I love your work well done young man.I shall be watching your work closely .Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

Thanks Lloyd,
The mahogany did cost a fortune but, as you know, it always delivers. I don’t have the desk any longer and unfortunately I don’t have (to my knowledge) any good pictures of the seated side. We eliminated the pencil drawer (the client is tall) in the middle but had a bank of drawers (one file and 2 box) on each side. Although the desk top edge is concave where you sit, the axis line of the drawer travel remained parallel so as not to “pinch you” when opening the drawers.

Thanks for the compliments, and yes the welcome from LJs’ has been quite a pleasant surprise.
Seeing the fine work of so many of LJs’ members is truly inspiring for anyone and everyone who appreciates woodwork. Let’s keep making sawdust!

-- Matthew, North Carolina, www.woodleafstudios.com

Mr. Scotsman ( Alistair ), you are kind sir. Thank-you.
Like so many other LJ folks I got hooked when I first began to work with wood as a, shall we say, younger lad ( for I too am over 50 now :-). Wood seemed like a great medium for someone to explore design without necessarily having a client (as opposed to being an architect for instance ). Designing, in many ways, is like engineering little puzzles. That’s what I love about it.

BTW-As to wether I will “make a mark on woodworking in the future”... I’ve been chasing the “mark” for nearly 30 years and hopefully can chase the rascal another 30. I’m also still chasing making money at what I love doing. It’s been and, with this economy, remains a roller coaster. But, I still love it and feel lucky to be doing it.
Good luck to you.

-- Matthew, North Carolina, www.woodleafstudios.com

Sweeet. Awesome desk. Great organic design.

Very nice and great pics! Love how it wraps around with the slats and thier shapes.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

So neat. The scallops look like an accordion.