The furniture I design and build in my shop north of Ovando is best described as traditional. Some pieces incorporate Asian design elements, while others are influenced by the Arts-and-Crafts era of the early 20th century. What all pieces have in common are mortise-and-tenon joinery, solid wood, and an attention to detail not seen in manufactured furniture. Pieces are planed and scraped smooth before finishing with either an oil/varnish mix or lacquer. Similar to the construction of furniture, my concern in designing large-scale cabinetry and built-ins is that they appear unique. I prefer to use inset doors with butt hinges, wide face frames that permit application of molding, and bases derived from traditional furniture.
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