Period European and American furniture, especially the Queen Anne, William and Mary, and Federal styles has always interested me, both in terms of quality and appearance of the finished work and the ingenuity and craftmanship inherent in the design and building of beautiful and functional pieces. I enjoy working with all types of wood, but am particularly fond of standard American hardwoods, both in terms of economy and in terms of looks. Whether it comes to complicated turning, intriguing new joinery techniques, or the simple-yet-elegant look of a finely designed period piece, I pride myself on both adopting the work of the period craftsmen and adapting that work to new methods, tools and design.

Please browse the Furniture Gallery to see more examples, including pieces that combine woodwork and ceramics.