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Olsen console

Posted on February 4, 2023
in casework, Shibui collection, The Draper collection
by John

A wooden table with two drawers and one shelf.

Olsen II side table

Posted on March 30, 2022
in casework, Modern mission, Shibui collection, The Draper collection
by John

Canada Drive chair

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by John

Subtle contouring to the retro-inspired chair frame with hardwood accents.

Walnut and Ash Bluetooth speaker

Posted on January 9, 2022
in miscellaneous
by John

Stream your favorite music or podcast with this elegantly rustic Bluetooth speaker. walnut with live edge ash

JB dining chair

Posted on November 27, 2020
in Chairs, seating
by John

A wooden chair sitting in the grass near some trees.

Olsen console table in walnut and butternut

Posted on July 9, 2020
in Tables
by John

Live edge butternut slab is wrapped with a black walnut frame. This can be used as a desk, entry table or side table.

Draper credenza in walnut

Black walnut cabinet with sliding by pass walnut door panels. 28 tall x 38 wide x 15 1/2 deep.

Mid century style credenza

Posted on July 4, 2020
in casework, The Draper collection
by John

Mid century modern inspired cabinet with two sliding bypass doors. This piece features resawn and bookmatched figured cherry door panels.

Olsen side table

Posted on May 5, 2020
in Shibui collection, Tables, The Draper collection
by John

Grain wrapped side table with natural void

Tri Table

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by John

Two sizes available for the small round tables. Large top is 19 1/2″ diameter and the small has a top 15 3/4″ diameter. height is 24″

Draper accent lamp

Posted on May 4, 2020
in miscellaneous, The Draper collection
by John

Inspired by mid century Danish design this lamp adds a nice warm glow to a room. Choose your preferred wood and shade material.

3 leg waterfall bench

Posted on April 16, 2020
in seating, Shibui collection, Tables
by John

A wooden table with legs and a curved top.

natural slab bench with two turned legs and one waterfall leg. can be used as coffee table or bench.

#5 stool

Posted on June 14, 2019
in Modern mission, seating, Shibui collection
by John

Counter height stool. These stools can be made in a variety of wood combinations to suit your home. Seats can either be live edge or not.

Olsen chair

Posted on June 13, 2019
in Chairs, seating, The Draper collection
by John

A chair in the middle of some grass and flowers

Under all the wonderful fabric dressing is a solid wood frame joined together with traditional methods. Spring seat and back . Upholstered portion nests in a hardwood frame . Chairs can be custom made in your choice of fabric and wood.

Trestle table II

Posted on December 16, 2018
in Modern mission, Shibui collection, Tables
by John

A wooden table with two legs on top of it.

This trestle base allows more leg room around the vertical support. As with all my tables you are welcome to choose your top and base material.

Draper loveseat

Posted on May 1, 2018
in Chairs, seating, The Draper collection
by John

Introduced in 2018 , this mid century inspired loveseat can add a touch of retro style to a home. Cushions are custom upholstered to suit your design palette.

Tripod lamp

Posted on March 4, 2018
in The Draper collection
by John

Tripod base table lamp ,legs join a hexagonal center post and cord runs through a wire chase in one leg. These mid century style lamps can be done in a variety of domestic hardwoods to compliment your decor.

Z-chair

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by John

Mid century chair inspired by the Selig chair designed by Poal Jensen. Mortise and tenon construction throughout chair. This chair can be made in a variety of wood species and with your choice of upholstery fabric

folded coffee table

Posted on October 3, 2015
in Shibui collection, Tables
by John

A wooden bench with a slab of wood on top.

A walnut “Y” shaped slab created the opportunity to build this table. Each leg is mitered and reinforced with mortise and tenon joints.

Credenza

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by John

A wooden cabinet with three drawers and two doors.

Double doors with single shelf and 4 storage drawers make this a useful piece for a variety of applications.

woven bench

Posted on September 17, 2015
in seating, The Draper collection
by John

A bench with two wooden arms and a woven seat.

bench seat with woven fabric seat. Bench is very lightweight while still remaining strong. Bench can be made in a variety of domestic hardwoods and fabric tape choices.

Low back stool

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by John

A wooden stool with a wood seat and back.

Sculpted seat stool with low lumbar support back. Can be made in a variety of domestic hardwoods.

Torii stool

Posted on September 16, 2015
in Chairs, Modern mission, seating
by John

tall back stool . can be made in many different wood combinations.

Open Pedestal Table

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by John

This table base is suited best for a small slab not more than 5′ long. The open base allows plenty of leg room on all sides. Table shown is a maple slab top and walnut base.

Split apron table version II

Posted on December 14, 2013
in Modern mission, Tables
by John

Contemporary look with Arts and Crafts roots this table features an open apron with accents of contrasting wood. Table can be made with a natural edge top or conventional top. You can choose to use contrasting wood or use one species throughout.

Draper Lounge chair

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by John

A chair with a wooden frame and grey patterned cushion.

Mid century inspired lounge chair. Elastic seat webbing makes for a comfortable chair. You are welcome to choose your own upholstery fabric and wood selection. shown in various woods

tabouret

Posted on May 22, 2013
in Modern mission, Tables
by John

A small table in the middle of some grass

Contemporary version of mission style tabouret.

Floating top table

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by John

This table features a top that appears to float above the base.Features tapered legs and mortise andtenon joinery.

Luminaria writing desk II

Posted on April 16, 2013
in Modern mission, Tables
by John

A wooden desk with a drawer and two legs.

Slightly different version of my Luminaria desk. This version does away with the arched apron and instead has a narrower beaded apron. Also added were the side slats and removal of the cross brace. Just another example of working directly with my client to customize a piece to fit their […]

Bistro Table

Posted on April 4, 2013
in Modern mission, Shibui collection, Tables
by John

A dining room table with two chairs and a fireplace.

Bistro table 36″tall with open pedestal base. Single piece slab top.

Single slab “Omoi” headboard and platform bed

Posted on March 26, 2013
in Shibui collection
by John

A bed with white sheets and pillows on it.

Wall hung massive slab provides a unique headboard. No two pieces are exactly alike. Omoi=massive

Mission style storage bed

Posted on March 23, 2013
in Modern mission
by John

A bed with drawers and a wooden headboard.

6 Drawers of storage in a mission style bed. Great for maximizing your storage in a small room.

Natural Edge Coffee Table with Waterfall leg

Posted on March 22, 2013
in Shibui collection, Tables
by John

A living room with a couch, chair and coffee table.

A curved natural edge slab of walnut created the opportunity for this design. The base features a waterfal leg on one end and single upright on the other. Joining the two is a curved laminated stretcher. In the background you will also see a cherry sagaku table .

rustic media cabinet

Posted on March 20, 2013
in casework, Shibui collection
by John

A wooden bench with trees carved into it.

Custom Black Cherry and elm cabinet with two sliding doors. Sawn twig stile in doors and stick slats in sides for air circulation.

Double Door Three Tier Cabinet

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by John

A wooden table with two doors and shelves.

The beauty and shape of individual trees bring an organic feel and natural elegance to each piece. With a storage area and open shelving these cabinets serve as both a practical piece of furniture and a display unit for treasured pottery or other possessions.

3 tier cabinet with single door

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A wooden shelf with two shelves and one door.

Sequentially sawn walnut planks areused to create thesecabinets.cantilevered section creates a lovely area to display treasured pottery or other possessions.

Split Apron Desk / Table

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by John

A table with two wooden legs and a marble top.

Arts and crafts influence shows in this desk/table. The split apron and floating top lightens the overall look and the natural walnut side panels bring out a more rustic character. The piece shown is cherry with a maple top and walnut accents.

Luminaria Writing Desk

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by John

A small table with a drawer and a wooden top.

Mission styling with a contemporary feel. Inverse taper legs lighten the look and stained glass adds a nice splash of color. Piece shown has sycamore top and cherry base but can be made in a variety of wood combinations.Click on image to see larger version

Bookmatched Headboard

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A bed room with a large bed and a wooden headboard

Bookmatched elm natural edge headboard hung via french cleat. Cantilevered nightstands feature spalted sycamore door panels.

Walnut bedroom featuring butterfly headboard

Posted on March 19, 2013
in Modern mission, Shibui collection
by John

A bed room with an orange wall and wooden headboard.

Features: walnut natural edge platform bed One of a kind walnut headboard created using sequence cut slabs. Low profile platform in walnut. Nightstands are arts and crafts inspired and feature ambrosia maple panels. Also shown is a sycamore box with pin latch

Torii dining chair

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by John

Two wooden chairs are sitting on a gray floor.

Dining chair with obvious asian influence, hand carved seat and curved back. Ample dovetail holds front legs in place.Click on image to see larger version .

Natural Edge Desk and Shelf Unit

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“L” shaped office counter features a natural edge. Small cabinet under counter acts as wire chase for ease of wire management. File cabinet can be rolled out from under cabinet to act as another work surface. Upper corner cabinet and cantilevered shelf unit add storage and versitility.

Temple 3 Drawer Treasure Box

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A wooden box with two drawers and a small drawer.

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Shibui curved coffee table

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by John

Curved slab top coffee table with cantilever. small cabinet for storage

miter cabinet

A wooden cabinet with a wood panel on the door.

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Trestle table

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by John

A wooden table with two legs and a slab of wood on top.

trestle base with a slab top.

Cantilever shelf

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A wooden table with a small stool on top of it.

live edge top with small cabinet.

Jewelry armoir

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by John

A wooden dresser with many drawers and pulls.

Pacific nightstand

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A wooden cabinet with two doors and one drawer.

This cabinet can have a single door, double doors or lower portion can be left open.

Aurora Nighstand

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Two wooden cabinets in the grass near a bush.

Satori treasure box

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A close up of the wood grain on a cabinet.

Flitch bookcase

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A wooden shelf in the grass near some trees.

Consecutive live edge slabs used to create shelf tiers.

4 drawer dresser on skid base

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by John

A wooden dresser with three drawers and a wood top.

Pacific sideboard

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by John

A wooden cabinet with two drawers and a small clock on top.

treasure boxes

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A wooden table and chair set on the floor.

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Wine cabinet

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by John

A wooden cabinet with two doors open and wine glasses in it.

pinwheel table

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by John

A wooden table with four different wood pieces.

small offcuts were the inspiration for this unique tabletop. Click on image to see larger version

cutting boards

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by John

A wooden board with two pieces of wood on it.

Cutting boards and serving boards. food safe finish. Click on image to see larger version

Sagaku table

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by John

A wooden table with a slab of wood on top.

Single balanced upright with outriggers for lateral support. Coffee table height , side table height, or buffet height.

dining table with slab base

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by John

A wooden table sitting in the middle of a field.

Solid slab uprights provide a sturdy base for the slab top. the base can be square, flared, or tapered.

Dining table with Butterfly base

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by John

A table with two legs and a wine glass holder on top.

Dining table with butterfly uprights.This base is best suited for tables less than 6 foot long.

8 Drawer Treasure Box

Posted on March 18, 2013
in miscellaneous, Modern mission
by John

A wooden cabinet with many drawers and doors open.

With 6 drawers and 2 verticle drawers this box will hold a wide variety of treasure. Vertical drawers can be customised to for your specific needs.

Pacific coffee table

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by John

Contemporary mission style coffee table. Features taper legs and beaded apron detail.

Arts and crafts side table

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by John

A small table with an open shelf in the middle.

Arts and crafts side table with slatted sides. Click on image to see larger version

San Souci Rocking Chair

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by John

A wooden rocking chair with black seat cushion.

Mission style rocker built to last for generations ofcarefree relaxation.Click on image to see larger version

Straight Line Torii Bench

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by John

A wooden table with a piece of wood on top.

Natural edge top. Lower stretcher is reminicient of the torii gates of Japan.

walnut buffet

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by John

A 3 d image of the top portion of a table.

temple treasure box

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single drawer pagoda treasure box

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A wooden table with drawers and a card holder.

Shaker style 8 drawer dresser

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by John

A tall orange chest of drawers with black knobs.

Shaker style 8 Drawer dresser with frame and panel back and sides. Beaded drawer fronts. Classic styling

Gus Bookcase

Posted on March 17, 2013
in miscellaneous
by John

A wooden cabinet with stained glass doors and shelves.

Mission style bookcase with glass panels.

Flitch Bench

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by John

A wooden bench with legs and a slab of wood.

Flitch sawn planksgivethese benchesa refined rustic flair. The bench features a contemporary base with one tapered slab leg and two lathe turned legs . click on image to see larger version

Mission style dining chair

Posted on March 15, 2013
in Modern mission, seating
by John

mission styling with contemporary flair.Click on image to see larger version

tall cabinet

Posted on March 11, 2013
in casework, Modern mission
by John

A tall wooden cabinet with a door and drawer.

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Yugen cabinet

Posted on February 16, 2013
in casework
by John

A small wooden cabinet with two doors and a base.

Small cabinet on skid base. Can be done with either frame and panel doors or modified breadboard doors. Natural edge top adds a nice organic element to each piece. Click on image to see larger version. Yugen:profound mystery of things

Rustic 3 tier cabinet

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sequence sawn walnut planks were used to create this piece. legs are willow. cantilevered section creates a lovely area to display treasured pottery or other possessions. click on image to see larger version

shaker mantle clock

Posted on January 19, 2013
in casework, miscellaneous
by John

A wooden clock with roman numerals on it.

Katsu Table

Posted on August 22, 2012
in Tables
by John

A wooden table with two legs and one of the legs is folded down.

The wane edge (natural edge) of two consecutive walnut planks opened the possiblility to create this little accent table with a negative space in the center of the top. The open base of the table contributes overall lightness of the piece .

Tabouret

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by John

A small table with two shelves in the middle.

A more contemporary table with roots in the arts and crafts styling. Table features inverse tapered legs for a visually lighter feel. The table can be done in a variety of different wood options.Click on image to see larger version.

Chest

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by John

contemporary mission styling. Front of chest opens and slides into upper portion of cabinet.

Temple 2 drawer treasure box

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With two drawers and lift lid this box offers ample storage for all your treasures. The box shown is walnut and maple but can be done in a variety of woods.Click on image to see larger version

Shaker style accent table

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Timeless shaker styling and stunning Pennslyvania hardwoods are combined to create a piece that will fit into almost any home. Table shown is curly maple with walnut pins.Click on image to see larger version

Rustic mission style headboard

Mission styling is evident in this rustic walnut platform bed frame. Maple butterflies accent the walnut slab.

Curved Front Cabinet

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A corner cabinet with two doors and a vase of flowers.

Curved front corner cabinet in sycamore, curly maple and walnut beading.Click on image to see larger version

Sliding Door Console

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A wooden table with a piece of wood sticking out.

The large crack created a nice focal point for the top of this contemporary cabinet, shown in cherry with spalted maple panels and walnut butterflies.

Curved Torii Bench

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A bench sitting in front of a fireplace.

Designed with the torii gates of Japan in mind this bench takes advantage of the natural curve ofthe log. Lower stretcher is laminated from four consecutively cut pieces. Slab legs are tapered in thickness to futher refine this rustic bench.Click on image to see larger version

Coffee Table with trestle base

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by John

Slab top Hackberry and black walnut coffee table with trestle base.

Walnut Knife Holder

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Torii Bench with upright legs

Posted on January 14, 2011
in one of a kind, seating
by John

Designed with the torii gates of Japan in mind this bench takes advantage of the natural curve of this cherry log. Lower stretcher is laminated from four consecutively cut pieces. Slab legs are tapered in thickness to futher refine this rustic bench.

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