Starting a New Project - Curved Blockfront Dressing Table
I have decided to make the curved blockfront dressing table that I found in several books. The best information I located was in New England Furniture at Winterthur. I have the overall dimensions and a couple of pictures, so I should be able to figure it out.
This is the mahogany one that is at Winterthur.
This is a walnut table with ball and claw feet in a private collection. Great picture.
I get started by making blowups of the pictures to actual size if I can. This allows me to take measurements off of the pictures, plus a little guessing.
I have an old HP 36" plotter which allows up to 36" x 44" prints which helps.
I have started to make the full size drawings, it helps me think through the construction and of course the dimensions.
I am going to make the front, side and top view because there is a lot of curves to figure out in this one. Look's like I am going to need some 12/4 mahogany for the legs but I think I have the rest of the material that I need.
Looks like you are becoming the "period table " master! You've been busy, drawings almost completed and it appears you are well on the way. Have you decided where will you be purchasing the 12/4 mahogany for the legs?
I have a Harden Furniture version of the Curved Block Front Lowboy, made in Black Cherry. I think it was made in the 1980s. Great piece of furniture. Too bad Harden has closed down.
es, Harden paid Yale University Art Gallery to have the rights to reproduce a number of their pieces in the collection. That is one of those. They did great work, but tastes change and there is no longer a market for the furniture.
Yes, Harden paid Yale University Art Gallery to have the rights to reproduce a number of their pieces in the collection. That is one of those. They did great work, but tastes change and there is no longer a market for the furniture.
Looks like you are becoming the "period table " master!
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy, drawings almost completed and it appears you are well on the way.
Have you decided where will you be purchasing the 12/4 mahogany for the legs?
I think I will check with Kiem, I only need a little 12/4 and I am hoping that they have some. Also, could stop at Yoder while in the neighborhood.
DeleteAnd........the tool store: Colonial Homestead, in Millersburg as well.
DeleteSee you at WIA.
I have a Harden Furniture version of the Curved Block Front Lowboy, made in Black Cherry. I think it was made in the 1980s. Great piece of furniture. Too bad Harden has closed down.
ReplyDeletees, Harden paid Yale University Art Gallery to have the rights to reproduce a number of their pieces in the collection. That is one of those. They did great work, but tastes change and there is no longer a market for the furniture.
DeleteYes, Harden paid Yale University Art Gallery to have the rights to reproduce a number of their pieces in the collection. That is one of those. They did great work, but tastes change and there is no longer a market for the furniture.
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