Superb craftmanship and meticulouse detail combine to make each piece of furniture a unique original.
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This blackwood corner desk was designed by John specifically to complement existing Victorian furniture in the restored Old Cabinet Room at the Treasury Place buildings, Melbourne. It was made with the assistance of year 11 Warrnambool Braurer College students and presented by the college to the Minister of Education Hon. Phil Gude in September 1998. |
Blackwood Wall Unit
This imposing dresser made from Tasmanian Blackwood is a fine example of traditional pegged 'mortice and tenon' joinery. The dresser has been hand planed and scraped to a smooth finish, before being buffed to a rich patina using a selection of oils and waxes.
African Mahogany Desk and Chair
The chair was designed specifically to fit and support this clients posture. The solid timber curved back was carved away to flow into armrests with a 'scroll' feature, upholstered in rich green leather to match the desktop. The solid Mahogany desk features seven drawers, two of which are lockable filing units, an embossed leather top and hand carved 'scroll' handles.
Redgum Dining Table
Measures 1.5m, seats up to 8 people. This 'tree design' dining table has been crafted from Vic. River Redgum but could be made from a variety of suitable timbers with dimensions altered to suit individual clients requirements. The hand-crafted oil-wax finish is hardwearing and very forgiving - allowing relaxed dining and entertaining. Tas. Blackwood Dining Chairs. All of John's chairs feature mortice and tenon joinery with epoxy resin glue, ensuring lifetime durability and heirloom quality. Leather upholstery by Peter Hulin of Warrnambool.
New Guinea Rosewood 'butterfly-leaf' Table
Extension butterfly leaf table can seat up to 10, but can be made to any size-requirements. Handrubbed oil-wax finish for durability and practicallity.
Reclaimed Messmate Entertainment Unit and Coffee Table with reclaimed WA Karri tops.
Eontemporary design TV-entertainment storage cabinet with doors-drawers customised to hold DVD-CD's. Handrubbed oil-wax finish.
Blackwood Ebonized Drawer Unit
A stylish unit with deep drawers, designed to meet the clients requirements and to minimise dust collection, i.e. flush panels and vertical handles.
Hall Table
This elegantly designed contemperary piece made from Tasmanian Blackwood features 'through-tenon' joinery and a carefully selected 'fiddle-back' grain top.
Blackwood Bookcase
This superbly designed and finished Blackwood Dresser features fluted columns and a handrubbed oil finish.
Curved Top Table
Interlocking curved-top redgum table with interesting twisted leg. Originally designed for 'Fishtales' Cafe Warrnambool. Can be made from a range of timbers and to any size.
Hall Table and Reproduction Chairs
Reproduction Chairs. As illustrated here John can meticulously replicate existing peices to complete a set or replace a piece that is beyond repair. Upholstery by Peter Hulin of Warrnambool.
Jarrah Table
This reclaimes jarrah table measures 3.2 metres by 1.4 metres and had to be completed on site.
