Mahogany Eliphalet Chapin Desk
This desk was completed after exhaustively measuring and photographing the original (attributed to Windsor County (CT) craftsman Eliphalet Chapin (1741-1807)) at the Garvan Collection at Yale. The hidden compartment along with its complex release method, was also duplicated for the client. At the completion of the project, the drawings were provided to Yale for use by other scholars. The front slant top is from a single piece of mahogany, with cleats to prevent splitting and warping. The hand-carved fan on the front and the hand cast period appropriate hardware made this a spectacular focal point in the home. Mahogany, with poplar secondary wood, finished with hand rubbed shellac.
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
Type
- Executive Desks
Material
- mahogany
Meet the Maker
Richard Oedel
Fort Point Cabinetmakers
I work by commission, focusing on fine furniture forms from any era, from reproduction work,(like the exact reproduction of the Eliphalet Chapin desk in the Garvan Collection at Yale) to elaborate original designs.
Chairman Ex-officio of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters
Customer Reviews
Todd Finard
Jun 12, 2012Richard Oedel is the consumate professional! He made the experience fun - informative - exciting and created a desk that I hope to live with for decades! I will absolutely look to find another opportunity to work with him. Every promise that was made was kept or exceeded in terms of quality, price, timing and communication!!!!
Morea
Dec 21, 2012Richard Oedel of Fort Point Cabinetmakers was so helpful, professional, and creative throughout our design process of making a dining room table. Very professional drawings were presented; friendly and timely communication over the phone, email, and in person to take measurements and see our space; through attention to details and consideration to our project restrictions, preferences, and style. Very appreciative of our positive experience -- and would highly recommend as Richard has a sincere interest in completing a project to the exact customer's preference and specifications.
Joseph Povoas
Oct 17, 2012From the start, Richard Oedel of Fort Point Cabinetmakers was more than helpful and insightful. Because he was making matching benches for my dining table and my table was so large, he drove 60 miles each way to see it in person, take measurements and pictures to discern the right look. Drawings were presented, a budget was agreed upon and not only was the project delivered on time, but it matched perfectly and the quality was unsurpassed. I could not say enough good things about Fort Point Cabinetmakers as to their skill, quality of work, professionalism and sincere interest in completing a project to the exact customer specifications.