358 Solid wood computer desk

358 computer desk made to order

A farmhouse style table desk with a classic look made of inexpensive alder and birch with little turned walnut knobs.  The different woods give it a subtle shaker look.  

Ideal dimensions are 68 x 28 x 30h. 

358 computer desk library table or writing desk

A close view of the front showing the difference in color and grain patterns between the alder, birch and walnut.  There's some distressing on this piece and a simple scratch detail around the perimeters of the drawers and top.

358 computer desk library table or writing desk

Close view, front / side

358 computer desk library table or writing desk

Our clients desired a flip down keyboard drawer.  This drawer has a cutaway back for easy transit of cords so that the drawer can be slid open and closed.  This holds the keyboard and mouse.

358 computer desk library table or writing desk

Drawer flips down like so.

358 computer desk library table or writing desk

358 computer desk library table or writing desk

And there are handy shallow drawers to the sides of the main one, and very handy pull out writing surfaces that are large enough to accommodate a regular piece of paper.

358 computer desk library table or writing desk

Showing the ergonomics.  The CPU and mouse fit at the right side of the keyboard.  With the keyboard lowered in this manner, the body automatically adopts a comfortable position.  The shoulders drop and the neck is relaxed.

As always, we do custom sizes and can make this desk in any species.  Shown here is a mixture of alder and birch.  Click to order here in our online store.

483 Farmhouse extension dining table with self storing leaves and authentic antique finish

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

Here is an unusual piece built with pullout breadboards, leaves and a cutting board.  It is a newly built farmhouse extension table (opens with leaves).

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

Showing the four leaves in place, and one of the two matching benches below it.  Unfortunately, this got cropped a little short, but you get the idea.

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

This table was made as a bespoke project for a Scottsdale family who has a nice eat-in kitchen.   They desired a very heavily distressed finish with lots of dings, marks, stains, and rub-throughs.

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

The finish is what we call a "living finish".  This is a term which we thought we invented, but we discovered it is used in the metal industry, for instance to describe faucets which are designed to age naturally and get a weathered patina.  Our living finish means the color goes deep into the wood and it is anchored in with many coats of penetrating drying oils.  The combination of this technique, and the subtle discolorations and distressing mean that the finish will wear well over time and look great in areas of high use.  We have lived with finishes of this sort for many years in our own home.

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

Here you can see the "breadboard end".

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

At one end of this little table is a flip down drawer, underneath the breadboard.  You can see that the breadboard is attached to two leaf arms.

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

This breadboard will pull out as shown in the following photos.

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

Breadboard is pulled out to accept a leaf.

You can see that there are four leaves stored within this piece.   One caveat:  not all width to length dimension combinations will support this method of self-storage.  It is tricky and time consuming to build, and because a lot of the end apron gets cut away, there is hidden steel involved.  Therefore, the self storing leaf drawer method is one of the more expensive ways to do an extension table.

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

Two leaves, ready to be fitted.  The finish on the leaves was deliberately done a little differently, as we figured leaves would have lighter distressing and a slightly different color, if the table was really a couple hundred years old.

483  Farmhouse extension table with self storing leaves

Two leaves, in place.

291 Swedish buffet or credenza with chicken wire door panels and an 18th century antique look

Here is a piece that we designed for a client who loves the Swedish 18th century look.  Many layers of gently crackled casein paint and brass chickenwire do a great job of pulling off the antique thing.  Press this link for pricing and availability.  

The entire piece is made of solid poplar except for the curved panels on the sides which are plywood, and the shelves inside.  

Here you can see the many layers of paint, the subtle color variations between each coat, and some of the raw wood showing through on the "high wear" spots; also an "open joint" between the top boards. 

The paint is coaxed into subtly crackling here and there.  These are fake keyholes.  The doors are held shut by a brass ball catch at the top of each.  

Showing moulded detail along the door bottom and cabinet bottom.  The door bottom would be expected to show very heavy wear.   

Inside, showing shelf.  

Detail of the foot. 

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As always, custom sizes, options, colors available.  Email us for lead times and prices.  Here is a link to the price and availability on this exact piece.  

290 Swedish painted gilded trumeau mirror with antique finish and antiqued mirror

Here is a mirror that is supposed to have an 18th century Swedish appearance.  It has several layers of grey casein paint, and a nice dirty white in between the gilded moldings.  Press this link for pricing and availability.  

It is a newly built mirror frame of solid poplar and oak, with a newly produced mirror that has been aged chemically to look like an antique.  

Showing close view - the piece was to look aged and worn and just a little bit dirty.  

If you look closely you can see a few crackles, and what appears to be a loose joint.  The joint is actually tight but we have made a surface gap so that it looks as if it has dried out and opened up over the years.  

I love to study real antique mirror, and my technique leaves the end product looking much more mysterious and authentic than many examples I've seen on the market. 

A three piece, hand made crown adds some heft to the top, and this was given an eroded look as well as many "worm" holes.  

A close look will show the subtle differences in color of the several layers of paint, as well as the chalking and yellowing that may be expected on an old piece and which gives the color some softness and complexity.  Press this link for pricing and availability.

443 Dual pedestal goblet base table with aged ivory paint

Here is a dual pedestal table that went to Wisconsin.  The finish was meant to look very aged and yellowed, particularly at the base, and was to have multiple layers of casein paint (of which, very little remained on the top).  

Showing details of the foot plate, at the floor -- paint was supposed to look very worn and heavily distressed, with lots of yellowing.  

Showing details near the base of the column.  

Shows pedestal detail at top. 

Top texture and color

Another look at the table against a dark background. 

More details on base.

This picture shows the joints between the top boards at the edge, and splines which hold them in place.  

Top details.  

Top finish, showing erosion of the grain and different layers of paint. 

"Worm" damage to the top, crackling paint.  

This shows how the trestle arms hold the top.  These are sliding dovetails which allow the top to expand and contract across the grain with the seasons, as all wood will do.