Part 2 – Parquetry Pieces

Craig Thibodeau recently posted a few new Parquetry projects to the portfolio section of the website (www.CTFineFurniture.com) that are worth a look. First is the final piece in a five piece bedroom set designed by the client in collaboration with one of the galleries that sells his work*.

Zig Zag Dresser - Size: 39" high by 20" deep by 72" long

I call it the Zig Zag Cabinet and once you see the photos you’ll understand why. I’m glad this piece looks so calm because it was quite a job to get it all to come together. So many little pieces of veneer that all needed to line up perfectly with so many other little pieces of veneer. Much like the Diamond Cabinet which was actually for the same client a few years ago.

Craig Thibodeau

 

Zig Zag Cabinet - Detail 1

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Quartersawn Maple, Fiddleback Maple

Zig Zag Dresser - Detail 2

Description

The last piece of the five piece bedroom set in Cherry and Maple done for this client. This piece features a zig-zag parquetry pattern of veneer in a wide band across the drawer fronts and side panels. The interior is veneered in Maple and there are shelves behind the four doors. The entire unit is finished with satin Conversion Varnish. The last detail image shows one of the other four cabinets utilizing the same horizontal Cherry and Maple stripes.

Craig Thibodeau

 Diamond Cabinet

Diamond Cabinet - Size: 34" high by 20" deep by 42" wide

Materials:

Jatoba, Madrone Burl, Quartersawn Maple, Quartersawn Sapele

Diamond Cabinet - Detail 1

Description:

An Entertainment Cabinet in Jatoba with parquetry veneerwork in a harlequin pattern of Madrone Burl and Maple diamonds. The interior has four adjustable shelves and ventilation slots in the back and base of the cabient. The interior is veneered in Quartersawn Sapele and the cabinet is finished with Satin Lacquer inside and out.

Craig Thibodeau

Diamond Cabinet - Detail 2