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This is a hexagonal Tabouret that I designed to sit next to my arm chair. It’s made of Beech, an under appreciated and under utilized, domestic species. The marquetry is a 1,2,4 basket weave pattern with a tear in it and bees coming through onto the surface. I’m extremely pleased with this. The proportions are spot on and the interplay between the six legs and the arches is an unexpected bonus as you walk around the piece. Also the marquetry has a whimsical feel to it but if I do it again I think that I’ll have Ladybugs instead of Bees. Any opinions?
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rance
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#1 posted 243 days ago
I love the whimsical. And very nice work.
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#2 posted 243 days ago
Incredible work. Distinctive doesn’t even begin to describe your one of a kind art piece.
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#3 posted 243 days ago
very well done … like bees fine, but lady bugs would be cool too and add a little color
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#4 posted 243 days ago
yes, I have an opinion. Spectacular! I have similar ideas. We think a lot alike. Thanks for the inspiration.
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#5 posted 243 days ago
Outstanding work and idea
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#6 posted 243 days ago
wow.
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#7 posted 243 days ago
Very nice work !
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#8 posted 243 days ago
I like the legs.
...and your marquetry is very nice.
How are you doing your cutting? Knife? Scroll saw? Other?
Your shading is working very well also.
Good work.
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#9 posted 243 days ago
Oh, I like the beees – almost as if they are climing out of their hive. This one made me smile.
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#10 posted 243 days ago
beautifully clever… bees over lady bugs…
I really appreciate not only your art, but your construction skills…
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