Japanese Maple Leaf Cabinet

Listing #2689 Listed on: 04/08/2010 Company Name: CT Fine Furniture
Name: Craig Thibodeau Member

Here are some photos of two spec pieces I just finished with marquetry imagery of Japanese Maple leaves flowing across the front and top. The other piece is a small side table. I'm trying something different with the marquetry using only natural wood colors, no dyed veneers or sand shading this time.

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Posted By:Open and shut
That is very nice - one of the best things I have ever seen posted here. Well done, and I hope you find a buyer - your work is excellent.
Posted By:Brad S
So which Magazine are we going to see this in? Incredible work.

Brad
Posted By:Bob, The Wood Doctor
Craig,

Just as beautiful as all your work. Once again you humble me. Having said that; I'm not sure I would hace chosen the spalted maple background. I think it's distracting from the marquetry. but that's just one man's opinion. Keep up the good work and keep sharing.
Posted By:Harry De Vrieze
You are a master of marquetry. Great work.
Posted By:Ryan S
Nice work. Good lines, nice proportions, fantastic inlay work. My only criticism would be the size of the hinges. They are distraction on such a well done piece. Thank you for sharing!
Posted By:Craig Thibodeau
Thanks for all the comments.
Bob, I had initially intended the piece to have a subtle/simpler look but in the end the combination of the spalted maple and the variously colored maple leaves was a bit more dramatic than planned, I do still like it though.
Ryan, you are right about the hinges, I am still looking for a nice alternative to the butt hinge that has enough strength but is less visible.
Craig
Posted By:David
Very beautiful pieces! What species did you use for the leaves? I love the detail with the veins!
Posted By:Josh
Craig, your execution is impeccable! Thanks for sharing so much of your work here.
I like the spalted maple background, it enhances the fall foliage feel of the piece. I do agree the hinges are too bulky and should've been those nice brass knife hinges made by Bob up in Fort Bragg. Well Done.
Posted By:Craig Thibodeau
David, the leaves are made from a variety of woods: satinwood, mahogany, sapele, cherry, walnut burl, and a few other I didn't recognize.
Josh, I like using knife hinges, and Bobs are very nice, but the doors hang over the lower stretcher about an inch so there is nowhere to mount the lower hinge with making a protrusion on the inside of the door to hold the hinge leaf. Any thoughts on how to attach the lower leaf to the door?
Thanks
Craig
Posted By:chris w
True artistry in wood!

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