My Handmade Furniture Portfolio Across the DFW Metroplex
Hopefully you like what you see. Take a look at some of the pieces I've made.
The Seattle End Table
A mid-century modern walnut end table inspired by futurist architecture
The Seattle End Table is a study in balance, proportion, and material contrast — a reflection of mid-century modern design reinterpreted through contemporary craftsmanship. Its form was inspired by the Space Needle, the iconic centerpiece of Seattle’s 1962 World’s Fair, designed by Edward E. Carlson and architect John Graham Jr.
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The Space Needle’s distinctive silhouette — a slender structure flaring upward to support a hovering, circular observation deck — represented a vision of optimism and progress in modern architecture. That same sense of elevation and lightness guided the design of this custom walnut end table, where a floating glass top appears to hover above a maple and walnut framework, echoing the cantilevered structure of the original tower.
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The table’s curved walnut legs mirror the Space Needle’s graceful, tripod-like base, providing strength through tension and proportion rather than mass. Between them, precision-cut maple fins intersect to create a dynamic visual rhythm while supporting the glass top. Together, these elements translate architectural engineering into fine woodworking, celebrating structure as both form and function.
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Built by hand, each curve and joint was shaped to highlight the contrast between materials — the depth of walnut, the brightness of maple, and the clarity of glass. The result is a custom furniture design that feels simultaneously sculptural and functional, grounded in craftsmanship yet expressive of architectural ideals.
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At Dallas County Woodworks, pieces like the Seattle End Table explore how ideas from modern architecture can be interpreted through custom woodworking, transforming design history into tactile, human-scale objects built to last.
Design Notes
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Material: Solid hardwood, walnut top with maple
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Joinery: rabbeted and dado construction
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Finish: Hand-applied hard wax oil to highlight the natural grain and luster of the wood
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Dimensions: Couch End Table
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Design Influence: Edward E. Karlson & John "Jack" Grahams' Space Needle
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The Orlando Coffee Table
A mid-century modern white oak coffee table
The Orlando Coffee Table is a white oak coffee table designed and built to highlight the quiet beauty of natural materials and simple, functional design. Crafted from solid white oak, it features a gently curved apron with a single brass-knob drawer and a lower storage shelf that adds balance and utility.
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The clean proportions and careful joinery draw inspiration from mid-century modern and Scandinavian design, focusing on warmth, clarity, and craftsmanship. Each piece of oak was shaped, joined, and finished by hand to reveal the depth and texture of the wood grain.
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This project represents the approach taken at Dallas County Woodworks — designing and building custom furniture that blends timeless form with everyday function. It’s a straightforward, durable piece that reflects the value of handcrafted woodworking and thoughtful design.
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Whether serving as a living room centerpiece or a quiet accent in a sitting area, this handmade white oak coffee table demonstrates the level of care and detail that goes into every custom furniture project built for clients across the DFW metroplex
Design Notes
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Material: White oak bent laminations, solid white oak legs, top and shelf
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Joinery: dowel pinned and rabbeted aprons, lock rabbet drawers, and lapped dovetail sub-frame
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Finish: Hand-applied hard wax oil for a satin sheen and tactile warmth
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Design Influence: Mid-century modern and Scandinavian furniture traditions
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Functionality: Single drawer and lower shelf for practical storage
The Pinehurst Bookcase
A Barrister Bookcase with Arts & Crafts Influence
This Pinehurst Bookcase, a custom cherry barrister bookcase is a study in functional design and traditional joinery. Built from solid cherry, the case features four glass-front compartments that lift and slide smoothly into the cabinet body, offering both visibility and protection for books or display pieces.
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Each frame and panel was cut, fitted, and finished by hand, emphasizing the warm tones and subtle grain variations unique to cherry wood. The case’s vertical proportions and recessed panels create a sense of balance and structure. The exposed joinery at the base adds a quiet nod to fine woodworking traditions featuring wedged through mortise and tenon joinery, as well as a dovetailed case. Each shelf sits in a sliding dovetail ensuring the bookcase is both incredibly strong, and visually appealing.
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The design draws inspiration from early 20th-century barrister bookcases utilizing elements of the American Arts & Crafts design styles, reinterpreted through a modern lens that focuses on clean lines and solid craftsmanship. It reflects a careful approach to custom furniture design — thoughtful in proportion, built to last, and crafted to age gracefully over time.
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This piece represents the kind of custom woodworking that defines my work at Dallas County Woodworks — timeless materials, honest construction, and attention to detail at every stage of the build.
Design Notes
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Material: Solid cherry with inset glass panels
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Joinery: Traditional panel construction, sliding dovetailed shelves with wedged through-tenon base joinery
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Finish: Hand-applied hard wax oil for a natural satin sheen
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Design Influence: Early 20th-century American Arts & Crafts barrister bookcases
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Functionality: Four lift-and-slide glass doors for display and protection
The Sao Paulo Coffee Table
A unique coffee table inspired by the Sao Paulo museum of art.
The São Paulo Coffee Table takes its inspiration from the São Paulo Museum of Art, designed by renowned architect Lina Bo Bardi. The museum’s bold under-hung structure — a massive volume suspended between two lateral supports — finds a quiet echo in this table’s design, where a walnut carcass appears to float between slender maple legs and stretchers.
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Built as an exploration of balance and structure, the table merges architectural form with fine woodworking. The grain-wrapped walnut body provides both visual warmth and geometric clarity, while the light maple framework adds contrast and tension. A clear glass top adds utility without obscuring the composition, allowing the structure itself to become the focal point.
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When opened, the drawer reveals a hidden detail — maple crotch wood sides with a striking natural figure, offering a moment of surprise and refinement for those who take the time to look closer.
This custom walnut coffee table bridges design and craftsmanship, architecture and furniture. It reflects an approach to custom furniture design that values proportion, restraint, and the interplay of contrasting materials.
At Dallas County Woodworks, projects like this are opportunities to explore how fine woodworking can interpret architectural ideas into functional, human-scale objects — furniture that invites touch as much as contemplation.
Design Notes
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Material: Solid hardwood, walnut top with hard maple legs and stretchers, tempered glass top
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Joinery: Continuous grain wrapped top, bridal jointed legs
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Finish: Hand-applied hard wax oil to highlight the natural grain and luster of the wood
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Dimensions: Designed for narrow entryways and transitional spaces
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Design Influence: Inspired by Lina Bo Bardi's work on the Sao Paulo Museum of Art
The Portland entry Table
A walnut entry table inspired by the work of James Krenov
The Portland Entryway Table draws inspiration from the work of James Krenov, whose approach to furniture design celebrated sensitivity to proportion, fine joinery, and a deep respect for wood as a living material. Built from carefully selected hardwood, this custom entryway table reflects that same philosophy — quiet, deliberate craftsmanship guided by the natural character of the wood.
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The design features slender, tapered legs supporting a narrow top and apron that highlight precision and balance. Every joint, curve, and surface was shaped by hand to feel cohesive and intentional. The table’s understated form allows the natural grain and tone of the wood to take center stage, creating a piece that feels both modern and timeless.
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In the spirit of Krenov’s cabinetmaking philosophy, this handcrafted entryway table values craftsmanship over ornamentation and proportion over complexity. It embodies the ideals that guide much of my custom furniture design — attention to detail, harmony of materials, and a sense of quiet presence that rewards close observation.
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This piece reflects the kind of custom woodworking practiced at Dallas County Woodworks, where design and craftsmanship come together to create furniture made to last and to be lived with.
Design Notes
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Material: Solid hardwood, walnut top with cherry legs
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Joinery: Continuous grain wrapped top, dowel pinned legs, traditional mortise and tenon stretchers
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Finish: Hand-applied hard wax oil to highlight the natural grain and luster of the wood
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Dimensions: Designed for narrow entryways and transitional spaces
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Design Influence: Inspired by James Krenov’s balance of craft, proportion, and simplicity