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This vanity was a commission. It’s walnut burl veneer, walnut, and holly inserts. The mirror swivels. The mirror support was made from thin strips glued around a form. The 2 drawers on the lower right are actually 1 drawer with a slot so they would look balanced on both sides. The burl figure is spectacular and really makes the piece. The finish is wipe on oil/poly blend. You can’t really use lacquer on a vanity because some cosmetics have alcohol bases and the alcohol will dissolve lacquer. See more at alancarterstudio.com.
-- Alan Carter, www.alancarterstudio.com
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Damian Penney
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#1 posted 1863 days ago
I love this piece, beautiful.
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tenontim
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#2 posted 1863 days ago
That is some beautiful figure in that burl. Not my style either, but that’s a nicely done piece of furniture.
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GaryK
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#3 posted 1862 days ago
That’s a great looking vanity! The veneer is outstanding.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
acanthuscarver
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#4 posted 1862 days ago
What an awesome piece! I really liked your wine cabinet and the Bubinga bowfront hall table as well. Keep up the good work.
-- Chuck Bender, period furniture maker, http://www.acanthus.com
Scott Bryan
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#5 posted 1862 days ago
Hi Alan,
The vanity is simply beautiful and the veneer is, as you say, spectacular. Nice choice of topcoat as well.
Thanks for the post.
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Betsy
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#6 posted 1862 days ago
Speechless – that’s beautiful!
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bfd
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#7 posted 1862 days ago
This is simply unbelievable! both the form and the veneer layup on this are perfect!
-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com
lclashley
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#8 posted 1862 days ago
Very impressive work, and veneer.
Mathew Nedeljko
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#9 posted 1862 days ago
Wow, wow, wow….. wow again! Thank you so much for sharing!
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jcees
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#10 posted 1862 days ago
Fan-damn-tastic! Lovely work. Even though the missus hates it, Deco is one of my favs. Oh well, at least she has good taste in husbands. HA!
Keep up the good work, Alan.
always,
J.C.
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SPalm
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#11 posted 1862 days ago
YOW. That is very nice. You got skills. Thanks for showing.
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motthunter
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#12 posted 1862 days ago
really nice work.. congrats
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Thos. Angle
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#13 posted 1862 days ago
Whoa!! again just excellent work
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#14 posted 1861 days ago
very nice work
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Davesfunwoodworking
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#15 posted 1861 days ago
This is a great looking vanity. I really like this one. Wow, what a great job. Someday I hope to build things like this. Very nice, wow!!!!!!!!!!!
-- Davesfunwoodworking
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