Well, I have not posted very much on SMC, much less any finished projects. The truth is the finished projects have been few and far between.....
But, I recently had some nice pictures taken of a table I finished in 2010. It is modeled after a table I saw in a Winterthur publication(The Downs book for reference). The original was from Philadelphia, made in the Chippendale style, so I tried to carry through the character of the original, even though this was not an exact reproduction.
This was my second piece with carved ball and claw feet, and I think these were MUCH better than the first set. The carved moldings were fun to do. By far the most difficult portion was the carving on the knees. At this I just think I need to keep practicing.
I was proud that my Dad showed this table at his presentation at the SAPFM annual dinner when he accepted the Cartouche award last week. Congratulations Dad!
Wood: Walnut and Red Oak (back rail and interior bracing)
Finish: Aniline Dye and shellac
Dimensions: 48” L x 34” H x 22” D
Top: Granite
Photos: Jim Mathis, Overland Park KS
Thanks everyone for checking it out. I look forward to your comments. Cal
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