Saturday, August 21, 2010

Leather-topped Writing Desk


It's fascinating to see how a few small changes in the design of an object can transform it. This desk differs from others I've made, such as the one I posted last year. A careful look at each shows a few major but subtle differences. For example, the legs are thinner (I'm moving toward less massive legs). In addition, the desk profile is inverted: the latest desk has the profile below the writing surface.

The bowls and vase, none of which are lathe-turned, are Carole's work. They come from her first book for Fox-Chapel, called Wooden Bowls From the Scroll Saw. Her second book for this publisher is almost completed and should be out in a few months.

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