Adirondack Sewing Box

This is an antique sewing box that I saw in the Adirondack Mountains several years ago.  I modified the original design a bit and dropped the drawer to the bottom of the cabinet.  I've made one of these as a gift.

Aesthetic Movement Hall Bench

This is a Aesthetic Movement Victorian hall seat originating from England, circa 1880s. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

American Colonial Deacons Bench

This is an American Windsor spindle back deacon's bench with curved arms and turned stretchers, circa 1880. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Americana Wood Bench

This is an Americana wood bench, circa early 20th century. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Artful Contemporary Drawers

Here's a unique contemporary set of drawers inspired by Neil Turner.

Arts and Crafts 1901 Bench

A rare arts and crafts bench by Shapland and Petter that has a shaped back with a stamped copped panel above pierced heart tulip supports. The shaped arms are above pierced heart motifs. The hinged seat opens to a storage area.

Arts and Crafts Oak Settle

This is an Arts and Crafts settle with storage originating from England, circa 1910. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Arts and Crafts Gun Cabinet

This Gun Cabinet is designed in an Arts and Crafts style. The single door has a frosted upper glass to cover an internal shelf. A single drawer is at the bottom. The sides and back are typical frame and panel. The construction uses mortise-and-tenon and dovetail joinery.

Arts and Crafts Hallstand

Here's a replica of a grand arts and crafts hallstand.  The original is from England, circa 1890, by furniture makers Shapland and Petter. It is a less common model, and incorporates both a stick stand and hall seat with drawer and small cupboard.  The joinery is mostly mortise and tenon.

Arts and Crafts Hall Seat and Table

This is an arts and crafts hall seat and table sometimes known as a telephone or gossip bench. Circa 1930s. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon with locking rabbet joint drawers.

Asian-Inspired Bookcase

Here's a unique drawing that was 'inspire" by similar Asian type bookcases.  The joinery is mostly mortise and tenon.

American Walnut Settee

This Walnut Settee was patterned after a turn of the century original. The curved seat and back along with the multiple turned spindles makes for an interesting piece of furniture.  The joinery is mostly mortise and tenon.

Bentwood 1900 Double Bed

An Austrian Bentwood double bed. Circa 1900. The head and footboard feature curved and bent wood.

Biedermeier Armchair - Austria

This is a Biedermeier armchair with the back splat in the form of a harp. The chair originates from Austria, circa 1860. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Biedermeier Armchair - Swedish

This is a mid 19th century Biedermeier armchair originating from Sweden. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Bookcase and Drawers

 I call this model "Bookcase and Drawers" for obvious reasons.  It's an eye catching piece if creative furniture in a modern or contemporary design. The construction uses one angle (27 degrees) to set the diagonal center drawers.  The shelving is set in shallow dados.  The sides are frame and panel.

Bookcase - Collapsed

If you are in to unconventional creative designs, then here's a contemporary 'collapsed' bookcase for you.  This model is made in pieces (components) and can be used as a blueprint to construct the bookcase.

Bookcase - Modern Accent

Here's another creative modern design of an accent shelves bookcase. This piece of furniture has a limited number of pieces and should be an easy one to construct.

British Colonial Four Post Bed

A four poster bead originating from British India, Circa 1910. The posts have an interesting mix of square, turned, fluted and twisted features. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Dovetail Sewing Box

Here's a dovetailed sewing box with a lower drawer, two pull out trays and a contrasting wood insert for the top. The overall dimensions are 14"w x 9"d x 9"h.

Asian-Inspired Stool

I drew this "Asian-Inspired Stool" after seeing the one that Alan Turner built and displayed in the Fine Woodworking Web Site. You might say that I was "inspired" to try my hand at drawing it SketchUp.

Bookcase - Double Sided Free Standing

This early 19th century Regency period bookcase is double sided with graduated open shelves above one drawer.  The joinery is mostly dado, dovetail, and mortise and tenon.

Bookcase - Revolving Oak

This revolving bookcase is from England, Circa 1880.  The original is made from Oak. This style of bookcase was popular at the end of the 19th century through the early part of the 20th century.

Bench - Hall & Entryway

This is a simple design for a combined entryway bench and coat rack. The design uses 3/4" pine and 1/4" panels with Pocket Screws for its joinery. Quarter round inside the panel frames gives it a finished look.

Calcutta Teak Bench

A custom-made Teak bench from British Calcutta India, circa 1910. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Candle Holders - Antique

Here are three wooden candle lanterns based on Civil War and other antique styles.

Chippendale Walnut Corner Chair

The origin of this Walnut corner chair most likely came from England, Circa mid 1700's.   The joinery is mostly mortise and tenon.

Candle Holder - Bowed

Here are a couple of candle holders that are easy to make. The look and style of the two holders change just by reversing and flipping the legs to be either bowed in or out.

Caribbean Four-Poster Bed

Here's a reproduction of a Caribbean four poster bed, circa 1820. 

Chippendale Side Chair

A simple Chippendale style side chair.  The joinery is mostly mortise and tenon.

Colonial Cradle

Here's a reproduction of a simple open Early American cradle. I made a cradle using this design in the late 1980s which has now been passed around from baby to baby and is still being used today.

Communion Table

Here's a Communion Table that I designed for a friend's church.  The table is made up of several frame and panel sections and has a door in the rear to access internal storage.

Country Pine Fireplace Mantel

This is a simple fireplace surround mantel.

Curved Back Church Pew

This is a late 1800s church pew originating from the United States. The primary joinery is dados.

Dalton Credenza

A modern style three drawer credenza with painted finish and scroll cut-out doors. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon with dovetailed drawers.

Danish Teak Planter Chest

Here's a vintage Danish planter table with a built in storage chest, circa 1960's.  The joinery is mostly mortise and tenon.

Darjeeling Tea Plantation Bench

An 1890s tea plantation bench from Darjeeling India made in the British Colonial style. This bench was heavily built on four sturdy legs, back and arm rests. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Dutch Colonial Office Bench

A Dutch Colonial sytle bench form India, circa 1890. The joinery is primarily mortise and tenon.

Dutch Chair

A Dutch chair made as either a hall or dining chair dating from the mid 19th century. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Early American Ladder Back Chair

This is a late 18th century ladder back chair originating from the US. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Ethan Allen Deacon’s Bench

This is an heirloom Deacon's Bench from the Ethan Allen collection. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

English Pine Settle

An 18th century English pine settle with a tall paneled back. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Farmhouse Windsor Bench

A traditional North America Windsor bench with turned legs and stretchers. Circa 1960s. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Federal Cherry Wood Four Poster Bed

An American Federal or Georgian style four poster bed from Ethan Allen, circa 1980. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon

Federal Maple Four Poster Bed

An American Federal four poster bed, originating from the USA, circa 1820. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Eastlake 1880 Walnut Bed

A Victorian Eastlake full size bed, circa 1880s. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Ferry Steamer Boat Bench

This bench is from a ferry steamer boat originating from England, circa mid 19th century. The leg, back and arm rests are made from cast iron and the seat and back planks are made from thick Oak.

Fireplace Surround - Honeoye

This model is a floor to ceiling fireplace surround with a frame and panel construction style. A large upper center is left for a picture or TV.

Fireplace Surround - Lima

This model is a floor to ceiling fireplace surround with a frame and panel construction style. The lower side pillars continue into the upper portion. A large upper center is left for a picture or TV.

Fireplace Surround - Mission

This model of a floor to ceiling fireplace surround is based on a mission style. The upper portion has a mirror framed by pillars.

Fireplace Surround - Stoneplace

This model is a floor to ceiling fireplace surround with a frame and panel construction style.

French Hall Settee

This is a hall settee in a Gothic style originating from France, circa 1850. The primary joinery is dados, mortise and tenon.

French Provincial Bench

This is a French Provincial upholstered bench originating from France, circa late 19th century. The primary joinery is dados, mortise and tenon.

French Provincial 3-Seat Bench

This is a mid 19th century French Provential bench originating from France that is large enough for 3 people. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

French Provincial Farmhouse Storage Bin

This French Provincial farmhouse storage bin is circa late 19th century and originates from France. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon with locking rabbet joint drawers.

Georgian Oak Bench

A Georgian style Oak Bench with a paneled back and shaped legs. Originating from England, circa mid 18th century. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Gossip Bench

A Gossip Bench in an Early American style. The sides and door are frame and panel construction.

Gossip Bench Bentwood Modern

The original is a Plycraft Bentwood gossip bench or telephone table, circa 1950s. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Gossip or Telephone Bench

This is a mid 20th century spindle back telephone or gossip bench originating from the US. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Heals Arts and Crafts 1920 Single Bed

A 1920s single bed by Heals of London. The head and footboard have a distinctive cart-wheel back with spindles. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Heals Oak Four Poster Bed

This is a replica of an uncommon design four poster bed by Heals of London, circa 1900. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Honeoye Four Poster Bed

A modern version of a poster bed with iron scroll work inserts for the head and foot boards. The primary joinery is standard metal brackets and the rails and some mortise and tenon.

Honeoye Upholstered Bench

An entryway bench with turned legs and spreaders. The back and seat are upholstered and show dark tacks. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon with dovetailed drawers.

Hungarian Box Bench

A box bench from Hungary, circa 1920s. The seat lifts to a storage chest. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Hungarian Pine Bench

This Pine bench originates from Hungary, circa 1920s. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Leighton Four Poster Bed

A 21 century copy of an 18th century Chippendale four poster bed. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Library Chair/Stool

Here's a chair that easily converts to a step ladder with one simple movement. A practical piece of furniture in colonial times, this chair was commonplace in the library where shelves ran from the floor to ceiling. Ben Franklin invented the 1st library chair.

Flip-out Step Stool

Here's a stool that converts to a step stool.

Mid Century Wood Rocking Chair

A mid 20th century sculpted detail rocking chair. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Mission Craftsman Style Bookcase

This model is based on an Charles Limbert Arts and Crafts or Mission style bookcase. It has side shelves.

Mule Chest #1

This is an 18th century mule chest originating from England. The chest has 2 bottom drawers. The primary joinery is dados, mortise and tenon, and dovetail drawers.

Mule Chest #2

This is an 18th century mule chest originating from England. The chest has 2 bottom drawers. The primary joinery is dados, mortise and tenon, and dovetail drawers.

Pennsylvania 4 Poster Bed

A replica of a 4 poster bed originally made by the Showers Brothers Furniture Co. Circa early 1900. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Pennsylvania Hanging Cupboard

Here's a great example of 18th century Pennsylvania Chippendale hanging cupboard. There is a raised panel door, flanked by reeded stiles, two split lower lip molded dovetailed drawers, lower shelf with scalloped skirt and supports, with dovetailed construction.

Portsmouth Armchair

Replica of an early American desk, circa mid 1700s, now in the Hancock-Clark House, Lexington, Mass. The desk has one drawer and a front lid that drops down for a writing surface which also exposes storage shelves and a trap door that provides access to an inner storage well. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Portsmouth Ladder Back Chair

A typical ladder back chair from the mid 1800's. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Round Antique Corner Chair

Here's a turn of the 20th century corner chair in Maple hardwood with a curvilinear gallery, spindle-turned back over a circular seat.

Scandinavian Painted Bench

This shapely Scandinavian bench, circa 19th century, has a carved back with unusual shaped insets. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Scandinavian Pine Bench

This Scandinavian design bench is from the early 20th century. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Sheraton Four-Poster Bed

An American Sheraton four-poster bed, circa 1815 with headboard and foodboard.

Soren Chair

This model of a Soren chair is based on 1953 Helge Sibast design.

Southern Mahogany Bench

A good looking bench with turned front legs. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Spice Cabinet

This Spice Cabinet appeared in Popular Woodworking magazine.

Stonefield Entryway Settee

This is an unusual settee bench with 6 storage drawers and raised side and back panels. The bench is painted in a milk green paint. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon with dovetailed drawers.

Teak Bench with Sunburst Motif

A custom-made British Colonial Teak bench with carved sunburst motif on the back panels, circa 1910. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Traditional 4 Poster Spool Bed

An American made traditional 4 poster spool bed from the early 20th century. The posts and cross rails are heavily beaded with vertical turned spindles. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Traditional 4 Poster Twin Bed

An American made traditional 4 poster bed, circa 1915. The posts have acorn shaped finials and the footboard has a turned blanket rail. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Victorian Carver Armchair

A carver armchair or desk chair originating from England, circa 1890s. The primary joinery is dados and mortise and tenon.

Victorian English Mahogany Bench

This is a Victorian period bench originating from England, circa mid 1800s. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Victorian Etagere

This is a mid 19th century Victorian Rosewood Etagere.  An Etagere is described as a piece of furniture consisting of a set of open shelves for displaying small objects and sometimes having an enclosed cabinet as a base. 

Victorian Window Seat Hall Bench

This is a Victorian period window seat or hall bench originating from England, circa 1860. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Windsor Double Back Settee

Here's an unusual English double hoop chair back Windsor settee.  The two hoops with spindle supports and diagonal bracing, with turned arm supports over single plank saddled seat over turned legs joined by turned swell stretchers.  Circa 1900-1909, England

Windsor Spindle Back Bench

This is a Windsor style spindle back bench originating from the USA, circa 1960s. The primary joinery is mortise and tenon.

Windsor Stools

Here are three variations of Windsor type stools.  Two of the stools are bar height and the third is a lower 19" height.

Windsor Rocking Cradle

Here's a reproduction of a Windsor Rocking Cradle made in New England around 1790.