No me, silly! I have to show all of you the beautiful artistry of my husband. Vince is a man who believes in the beauty of handtools and handcrafted wood items. He has a pretty nifty shop and he has just completed what I believe to be one of his most magnificent projects. In the winter we discussed his next project and I asked him to build a "sideboard", "buffet", or whatever it might be called. I wanted it made of oak to match our table and chairs in the front dining room of our home. We measured the spot where I wanted to place it and we discussed my needs. I wanted drawers for placemats, napkins, and napkin rings and such. I wanted closed places to store serving pieces. Finally, we arrived at a top which would secretly (not a secret anymore) lift where I could place my silverware chests. He set to work in February and what we believe to be over 400 hours later and much careful measuring and cutting, you see the finished product. It is completely wood except for the piano hinge and the door hinges. The drawer slides are wood and all of the dovetails and joints are hand cut and formed. He is truly a craftsman. His skills are quite good even though he is most humble about it all. I love it and wanted to share it for all to see.
5 comments:
So very beautiful...and priceless when you consider it's origin! XO.. Pat
Sylvia I can also imagine that it smells absolutely heavenly! I love the idea of the top opening, so unusual. How clever of Vince to make this, I'm so envious...
Caroline
WOW--Truly a beautiful piece of furniture.
Tina
It came out looking as beautiful as I imagined when I saw it partially finished. Wow! It is truelly a work of art.
I am glad you chose to share it! That is simply a beautiful piece of furniture...how talented is that man!!? I love the secret spaces for the cutlery. Wow, you are so lucky to have such a talent for your husband:)
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