Gentlemen's writing desk

[Thomas S Stockton]

Hi all
This is a writing desk set I just finished based on a couple of Greene and Greene pieces. The desk is based on one from the Blacker house it is made of California walnut, ebony and abalone. The top and side panels are veneered and the rest of the desk is from solid wood. The chair is based on one from the Thorsen house, it is made of CA walnut, ebony, cherry, white oak, sterling silver, abalone and mother of pearl.
Tom

[Jim Rimmer]

That is gorgeous. Nice work. :eek:

[Don Bullock]

That's a very handsome desk. Using California walnut, ebony and abalone is quite appropriate for a Greene and Greene style desk. I like the added look of the abalone.

[David Gendron]

Realy Sharp! The top is outstanding! Do you happen to have some pics of the breadboard assembly?
Again, nice, realy nice work!
David

[Ron Jones near Indy]

That is a beautiful desk and chair with great selection of materials. Congrats on an excellent project!

[Bruce Page]

Beautiful work. I'd like to see more of the chair.

[Ed Sallee]

Beautiful..... very pleasing to look at.... Excellent craftsmanship!

I can't wait to see the pic when it settles in to it's rightful place.

Bravo!

[Jim Kountz]

Absolutely stunning work!! Ive never done anything in this style but I know good when I see it, this is great!!

[John Thompson]

Superb job Tom. Absolutely superb...

Sarge..

[John Keeton]

Tom, I am not well versed in Greene and Greene, but from the little I have absorbed, this appears to be a faithful production - very well executed, and the veneer work is beautiful. As much as I like the desk, the chair appears to be an equally impressive piece, and like Bruce, I would like to see more detail pics of the chair - and some closeup shots of some of the joinery on the desk.

Excellent work!

[Darrell Peart]

Great looking desk Tom ! - I would also love to have a better look at the chair.

[Mark Valsi]

Beeeeeeeeeeeeautiful !!

where did you get that great Walnut wood ??


Stunning design, execution, proportions, craftsmanship !!

"A+" all around

[Billy Chambless]

That's inspiring!

[Jim Becker]

That's really nice, Thomas!

[Thomas S Stockton]

Mark,
Veneer came from www.theveneerstore.com the listing for claro walnut is under exotics and the lumber I bought from a friend.
Tom

[Thomas S Stockton]

Hi Darrell
Here is a fairly random set of pictures of the chair done in mahogany, I just finished 8 to go with the 2 arm chairs in some of the photos.

[Thomas S Stockton]

Here are he last few shots of the chairs.
Tom

[Andy Bardowell]

What can I say that others haven’t already, serious work man!

[David Gendron]

Wow! Everything is so beautefull! The chairs, the desk and the house look realy nice to! did you build you timber frame house?

[gary Zimmel]

Beautiful craftsmanship! Absolutely beautiful....

This is one of those threads that I will have to bookmark.
Thanks for sharing Thomas.

[Walt Caza]

Congratulations Thomas!
Just beautiful...
thanks for giving us a peek. Wow

What are you building next?
be well,
Walt

ps fabulous colour... care to share any insight into your recipe?

[Thomas S Stockton]

Walt
The color is natural, the finish is a combanation of polyurathane tung oil and thinner.
Tom

[Carl Heidesch]

Impressive work! I noticed the desk legs don't have much taper... Is that typical of G&G style? Stunning figure on the desk! Love the details of the chair back!
Can't decide which I like better.... both are excellent!!!!
What made you decide of that particular pattern/color for the seats cushion?
c

[Thomas S Stockton]

The walnut chair has a black leather seat. I choose that color because the piece will be in a show and it is goes well with anything. The mahogany chairs had fabric supplied by the client, which I thought went well with the piece.
Tom