Hand Made Wooden Desk

jyl · jyl's Garage

Seen in a local consignment shop. Built in early 1980s. I’m entranced.

cabmandone · cabmandone's Garage

That's an art piece. Absolutely incredible!!

Evans, Marv · 03-22-2025, 03:13 PM

A thing of beauty for sure.

Alan A · 03-22-2025, 03:22 PM

I like the chair better.

masraum · 03-22-2025, 04:49 PM

Wow! That's amazing!

sc_rufctr · 03-22-2025, 04:52 PM

Amazing... Whoever made that really cared about what they were doing!

Crowbob · 03-22-2025, 05:50 PM

How much?

gregpark · 03-22-2025, 06:09 PM

Really nice. Someone has a lot of time in that desk. The roll down Tambour door is a work of art in itself. I made a Tambour door once ro hide a microwave in cabinet I built. A lot of labor involved and it wasn't nearly as fancy as his

LWJ · 03-22-2025, 06:23 PM

That is spectacular!

jyl · jyl's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowbob

how much?

$6,400

gregpark · 03-23-2025, 01:51 AM

Including the chair? The chair is spectacular. The artist is beyond talented. Brilliant design and steam bent. $6400. equates to far less than minimum wage earned on the project. It was a labor of love of his art

oldE · 03-23-2025, 03:55 AM

Interesting in that it was inspired by a butter churn. Not really a tambour front. I would describe it as a clamshell opening. I agree. Impressive workmanship.

Best
Les

jyl · jyl's Garage

Yes, including the chair.

I am trying to figure out where it could go in my house.

There is a subtle mechanism that pushes the moving part of the “drum” up when it is lifted, to clear and overlap the fixed part.

herr_oberst · 03-23-2025, 09:16 AM

You should remodel your kitchen; make it the centerpiece! (JK, John!!!)
That price is a steal. At least, I think it is.
I'll bet the materials alone would cost 2 grand or more if you wanted to reproduce that these days.

gregpark · 03-23-2025, 10:34 AM

Trivia question: anyone know which US President who would've been capable of pulling off such a woodworking project? (he actually had the skills)

Steve Carlton · 03-23-2025, 02:44 PM

Woodrow Wilson?

gregpark · 03-23-2025, 02:48 PM

Jimmy Carter was a talented wood guy. He had a really nice shop set up at camp David

Steve Carlton · 02:58 PM

I looked it up and was pleasantly surprised. He also painted and wrote poetry.

https://sketchfab.com/USF_digital/collections/the-woodworking-of-president-jimmy-carter-72c0356349964f569248cca4d8b5641a

Cajundaddy · Cajundaddy's Garage

Outstanding artisan woodworking. Someone has an incredible eye and mad skills that seem to be inspired by Sam Malouf.

gregpark · 03-23-2025, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

I looked it up and was pleasantly surprised. He also painted and wrote poetry.

And knew how to grow Peanuts!
But as prez he made the 55mph speed limit law because of the fake gas shortage.
I remember watching him speak from the White House wearing a sweater because of the fake energy crisis. Really?! the leader of the free world turned his heat off?