Athol Desk

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An old growth Redwood slab, charred by a fire which spread in the barn where it was drying, features a recessed compartment beneath two cast bronze tree bark doors.

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Three of the four legs are crafted from musical grade Oregon Walnut with interlocking cast bronze elements. A hidden modesty panel allows for cords to travel into the hollow bronze fourth leg.

Furniture as Art as Furniture at LAX

The Throne, a sculptural chair I designed and built in 2013 was selected by an esteemed jury to be part of a six month exhibition at the arrival section of Los Angeles Airport Terminal Three.  The show focuses on west coast studio furniture makers including internationally recognized woodworkers such as Sam Maloof.

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