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Custom Fine Furniture Our love for beautiful wood and fine craftsmanship is at the heart of the custom furniture we make. Our furniture works well in many design settings. Traditional, with a contemporary flair best describes our style. View our Portfolio of past and recent pieces by clicking on the Furniture link at left.
The Workshop, by Scott Gibson We are honored to have been included in the newly released Taunton Press publication: The Workshop, by Scott Gibson, photos by Randy O'Rourke. Click on the image of the cover to link to Taunton Press for more information.  |
RECENT WORK
 Easy Chair No. 1 Using compound curves and extraordinary materials, I aimed to create a stylish and contemporary alternative to the easy chairs of the 18th century. The idea for this chair was born on April 10, 1997, just hours before the arrival of my youngest son Quinn. It began with a simple sketch, drawn while sitting expectantly beside a hospital labor bed...between contractions of course. Materials: Figured crotch makore, figured New Hampshire-grown crotch yellow birch, figured crotch walnut, Cuban and Honduran mahogany, ebony. Dimensions: 38" diameter x 28" high. Handcrafted by Tom McLaughlin, with apprentice Levi Lucks.  Rhapsody in Red Inspiration can come from the most unexpected and sometimes distant places. Some years ago while in Indonesia, Tom was struck by the simple yet stunning beauty of the terraced gardens dug into the hilly countryside. He supposes those deep visual impressions were stored away somewhere to surface at just the right moment - in the design of this piece. The upswept curves of the ebonized legs converge into the shadowy classical column, appearing to rise up and explode through the top, cascading like fireworks streamers into glittering Art Deco-like fields of rare red Amboyna burl. Materials: Ebonized Honduran mahogany, Macassar ebony, red Amboyna burl, nickel-plated cast brass feet. Dimensions: 17-3/4" deep x 37-3/4" wide x 29-1/2" high. Handcrafted by Tom McLaughlin, with apprentice Levi Lucks. Carving by Clive Hamilton of Worcester, MA. RARE OPPORTUNITIES Extraordinary materials From time to time Tom "unearths" a rare find of extraordinary material. Click here to view, and read how this wood could make a beautiful heirloom piece for you, by highlighting it's best features for generations to come. Please note: We currently have shares of this one-of-a-kind veneer available for purchase towards application on a future custom project. Anyone interested may contact us for more information. |
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Photo of Tom as pictured in The Workshop
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