Chest construction changed dramatically through the years. Early chests where made using simple butt joints and later rabbit construction. This can be seen in both the blue and red chests. As the quality of tools evolved craftsman were able to produce finer joinery techniques that evolved into dovetail construction. Both the green strong box and the large red chest are examples of hand cut dovetail construction.

 

This cabinet is basically shelves with doors added to them, this cabinet was a major design challenge due to limited space.

This cabinet was designed using traditional techniques and incorporating molding from a cabinet found in Martha's vineyard. Notice the large molding at the top of the cabinet. This sets off the top of cabinet. Also notice the flush doors to give a clean appearance to the cabinet.

 

This reproduction is out of popular and is taken from an example that is dated 1710. The cradle is dovetailed together on a 5 degree miter on all 4 sides. This technique is especially challenging compared to regular dovetails. Also notice the curved top to the cradle. This was created using a coopering technique, just as you would use to create a barrel.

This is example of a historically inspired piece. Taking the lines from a Chest of Drawers, this piece has been modified to serve the purpose of a jewelry box. These can also be done in walnut which is very popular. Notice the red felt lining in each drawer. There is also a hidden drawer located in the bottom of the jewelry box, the base will pull out to reveal the drawer.

 

Desks very similar in this construction are seen in the later part of the 18th century and mainly around Shaker communities. One of the more well known examples is Thomas Jefferson's Desk that is at the Smithsonian.

  

This tray is another historically inspired piece. Trays similar to this were used to transfer flatware to dinning tables. This tray is out of cherry with a simple oil finish.

 

This mirror is an exact reproduction of 18th Century mirror. The Chippendale period was known for the integrate curves and the ornainete details of each piece. The wood is African mahogany, which closely resembles the Cuban mahogany used in the 18th century

Although this is not an 18th century piece it does have historical reference in that is a copy of a Gustav Stickley original magazine rack. Stickley was a major influence on Mission Style furniture in the late 19th and early 20th century. Mission style is known for the use of quarter sawn oak and simple design.