2016 Woodworking Show
Bruce Powell

• Cabinet
• Curved tray
• Screen

Wood: jatoba, walnut burl, maple

Finish: Varnish

Size: 28.5in wide by 16.5in deep by 44.5in tall

Technique: production/interpretation of an ancient Chinese furniture piece

Inspiration:
"This cabinet is a modern interpretation of a classic Chinese round corner cabinet, a yuanjiaogui. The legs are octagonal in cross-section. Top and sides are solid jatoba in frame and panel construction. Doors are 4-way bookmatched walnut burl veneer on show side and walnut veneer on inside. The doors pivot on custom blade hinges of brass. Adapted from Chinese Domestic Furniture by Gustov Ecke. "

Wood: 15 types of veneers and solid walnut

Finish: multiple coats of polyurethane

Size: 12.5in long x 9.5in wide x 1.8in high

Technique: marquetry

Inspiration:
"I am making a series of these curved trays with different themes - birds, leaves, animals. The art of marquetry is intense and enjoyable. People like the form "

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