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  1. 06-25-2009, 3:02 PM #1
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    Gentlemen's writing desk

    Hi all
    This is a writing desk set I just finished based on a couple of Greene and Greene pieces. The desk is based on one from the Blacker house it is made of California walnut, ebony and abalone. The top and side panels are veneered and the rest of the desk is from solid wood. The chair is based on one from the Thorsen house, it is made of CA walnut, ebony, cherry, white oak, sterling silver, abalone and mother of pearl.
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  3. 06-25-2009, 3:09 PM #2
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    That is gorgeous. Nice work.
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  4. 06-25-2009, 4:39 PM #3
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    That's a very handsome desk. Using California walnut, ebony and abalone is quite appropriate for a Greene and Greene style desk. I like the added look of the abalone.
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    Realy Sharp! The top is outstanding! Do you happen to have some pics of the breadboard assembly?
    Again, nice, realy nice work!
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  6. 06-25-2009, 6:47 PM #5
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    That is a beautiful desk and chair with great selection of materials. Congrats on an excellent project!
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    Beautiful work. I'd like to see more of the chair.
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  8. 06-25-2009, 7:28 PM #7
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    Beautiful..... very pleasing to look at.... Excellent craftsmanship!

    I can't wait to see the pic when it settles in to it's rightful place.

    Bravo!
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    Absolutely stunning work!! Ive never done anything in this style but I know good when I see it, this is great!!
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    Superb job Tom. Absolutely superb...

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    Tom, I am not well versed in Greene and Greene, but from the little I have absorbed, this appears to be a faithful production - very well executed, and the veneer work is beautiful. As much as I like the desk, the chair appears to be an equally impressive piece, and like Bruce, I would like to see more detail pics of the chair - and some closeup shots of some of the joinery on the desk.

    Excellent work!
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  12. 06-26-2009, 8:07 AM #11
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    Great looking desk Tom ! - I would also love to have a better look at the chair.
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  13. 06-26-2009, 10:39 AM #12
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    Beeeeeeeeeeeeautiful !!

    where did you get that great Walnut wood ??


    Stunning design, execution, proportions, craftsmanship !!

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  14. 06-26-2009, 12:55 PM #13
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    That's inspiring!
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  15. 06-26-2009, 9:23 PM #14
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    That's really nice, Thomas!
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  16. 06-26-2009, 9:57 PM #15
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    Mark,
    Veneer came from www.theveneerstore.com the listing for claro walnut is under exotics and the lumber I bought from a friend.
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