Mid-Century Walnut
Audio Cabinet
This was a gift for my parents’ 50th anniversary. Having grown up in a house filled with music and mid-century furniture, the design and function was easy to determine. The difficult task was building something with a small footprint capable of storing state-of-the-art AV equipment and vinyls. The final piece was built with 100-year-old walnut and veneer and contained slatted sliding doors, a hidden compartment for the amplifier, and built-in speakers.










Teak and Cherry
Audio Credenza
Taking inspiration from Gothic and Romanesque architecture, I wanted this AV cabinet to feel both substantial and elegant. The arched doors and fluted columns with the rich color of the teak struck a nice balance. The footprint needed to be small, but the equipment was of considerable scale, so this was a lesson in ergonomics. It's easy to hide equipment, but making it accessible and vented is a different story.










Mid-Century Walnut Office Desk
You know you've succeeded with a project when you don't want to let it go. The desk is made of solid walnut with a natural finish, constructed with dovetail joinery (with maple accents), hand-made pulls, a pencil drawer and holder, and two massive drawers for hanging files. The narrow tapered legs with maple button accents help this elegant desk float in it's new Boston home.










Walnut Demilune
When my client requested a “simple walnut side table” I relaxed and prepared for cruise control…then they mentioned "demilune, inlay, and through-mortises” and I knew I had my work cut out for me. I created a jig using the CNC for the bent lamination and started matching veneers. A month later I unveiled this sundial inspired demilune with maple inlay, solid walnut apron and legs, and veneer top. I secretly love this piece, but swore to never make one again.










Walnut, Cherry, and Lacewood Puzzle Box
When a client requests a custom credenza that is "devilishly simple" I start to get excited. In this case the request came from a talented puzzle-loving architect who wanted a functional cabinet inspired by puzzle boxes. Constructed from peruvian walnut, lacewood, zebrawood, cherry, and maple accents, this was a pleasure to build and finish. The most challenging component was the hidden locking mechanism I invented. The center square has a reversed chamfer allowing your fingers to grab it, pull and with a 90º turn, the cabinet unlocks.