Awards & Recognitions

Awards

Best in Show | 2024 New England Woodworking Competition

2024 Phil Lowe Maker’s Challenge Winner Society of American Period Furniture

An elaborately decorated traditional federal style card table made of solid Central American mahogany with Ceylon satinwood, rosewood, ebony, figured mahogany and holly. I added a secret drawer in the back rail to store cards. The design of the veneer and inlay is my own but inspired by many historical pieces. The hardware is solid brass.

Competition

Second Place, Best Traditional Piece | 2024 New England Woodworking Competition

Queen Anne Solid Walnut bench with Shell Carvings. This mortise and tenon bench was made to sit at the foot of a bed. The four knee and two rail shell carvings as well as the leg shaping is all done by hand. It was also upholstered by my hand.

Competition

First Place, Best Technical Detail | 2023 New England Woodworking Competition

Quilted Maple Tea Caddy Jewelry Box. The exterior of this box is modeled after a federal tea caddy but the interior has been transformed into a more useful jewelry box. The box is solid instrument grade quilted maple with holly and ebony details. The hardware is solid brass.

Competition

Second Place, Contemporary Piece | 2023 New England Woodworking Competition

Walnut Jewelry Box. The exterior of this box is in the shape of a federal tea caddy but it has been given a decidely modern makeover in its decoration. The box is solid figured walnut with curly maple and holly details. The hardware is solid brass.

Competition

Press

How a retired Brookline physician’s intricate card table won ‘best in show’ at a regional woodworking competition | Brookline News

11/19/2024: Brookline News