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Over the last week or so I have been posting projects I have completed over the last couple of years or so. This is a bookcase I designed and built in 2006 for my own office. This is a rather bold and brassy piece. Literally. I designed and fabricated all the brass features and hardware on this bookcase except the door hinges and catches. These details include a medallion at the base, columns uniting the upper and lower cases, handles on the doors in the lower case, knobs on the map drawer, and finials to top the upper case.
The drawer is for maps and other pamphlets. The drawer has a lid so when you pull it out you can rest reading material on it or lift the lid to retrieve a map.
The design is based on architecture from the Empire Period-specifically the “Mansard Roof” line.
A theme of diamonds and turnings starts with the center top Pediment.
The side columns feature a 5/8” diamter rod separating a The base and top , each of which feature a 1/2” platform and four 1/2” diamter balls .
A Brass turned finial caps the design.
Hand turned hardware for the doors and drawer.
At the base- A medallion of Balls and Diamonds
In addition to the brass, this design features veneers of Quarter sawn Anigre, Cherry, Maple, Mahogany, and Red Oak. The frame is constructed of ebonized Walnut and Poplar with a shellac finish that yields a compliment to the brass, lighter veneers, and inlays. Thanks for looking. Alan
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MsDebbieP
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posted 474 days ago
ah….. “OH MY GOODNESS”
this is astounding. The overall look, the design, the individual elements, the craftsmanship… Absolutely stunning
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Greg Wurst
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posted 474 days ago
Nicely-done!
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woodworm
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posted 474 days ago
Great effort…
I just cannot imagine how I can turn the finial brass knobs.
Thanks for sharing with us.
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ryno101
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posted 474 days ago
Wow, that’s gorgeous… nice work!
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Bigbuck
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posted 474 days ago
Very nice details
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stanley2
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posted 474 days ago
Alan, that is a lot of detail to bring together – nicely executed.
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Dennis Zongker
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posted 474 days ago
Great Job!!! I se our Marquetry book by Pierre Ramond on the shelf. Thanks for sharing.
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thetimberkid
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posted 474 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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jeanmarc
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posted 474 days ago
very beautiful works. confirm the book of ramon Pierre is a very good book of reference
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mcoyfrog
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posted 474 days ago
WOW amazing detail, very nice…
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trifern
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posted 474 days ago
Nice looking piece of furniture. I like your attention to details. Thank you for sharing.
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brianinpa
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posted 474 days ago
Details, details, and details. I think you got them all with this one. Very nice work.
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Alan Young
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posted 473 days ago
I appreciate all the kinds words. And yes that Pierre Ramond Marquetry book is wonderful. Also appearing in the pictures is “Furniture” by Judith Miller-an outstanding resource. Here’s a review I wrote:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A1A3JWY3Z1PEV2/ref=cm_cr_dp_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort%5Fby=MostRecentReview
There is also a book on furniture from Winterthur -The DuPont Mansion….
Alan
daveintexas
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posted 473 days ago
Wow, you have a real set of brass balls.
Your maquetry is simply fantastic, I am very envious as I am just starting down that road.
Keep the pictures coming they are a great insperation.
Thanks for posting
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dewoodwork
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Amazing work. You are quite the talented artist. This piece certainly stands out in a crowd. I love it.
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 142 days ago
This is certainly a nice piece.
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a1Jim
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posted 142 days ago
Most unique and beautiful bookcase.
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