Walnut Flitch Table
This black walnut table is; 72" L x +/- 54" W x 1 3/4" Th. The trestle base is also walnut with mortise & tenon joints. 'Flitch' is a term used for a slab of wood that is produced when the boards have the natural edge of the tree. This produces the widest most beautiful boards possible from the log. The beauty of Flitch wood is the natural outstanding grain patterns and color variation that parallel the natural edges, also the unique size of the board. Since the design of the top is largely the shape & grain of the tree, every top is unique. The chair design is a combination of 'Shaker' & 'Windsor'. Made public by Thomas Moser. The continuos curved arm, carved seats, delicate spindles, and the, wedged through tendons, make this chair physically strong and aesthetically light. Most any other piece of furniture can be designed and built using flitches. A few words about Furniture Furniture can be a fun, creative and a functional expression of your life style. There are ësimplyÃ, NO LIMITS as what can be designed and built. We enjoy mixed media projects and have had experience in many materials, including natural stone, metals, leather, solid surface, plastic laminate, and glass, (etched, stained and beveled). Whether the piece you want is traditional, contemporary, eclectic or artistic, as you've seen, we can built it! For additional information & photographs of this project and others, please visit my website.
Style
- contemporary
- traditional
- shaker
- eclectic
Type
- wood
Finish
- stained
- black
Material
- leather
Material
- glass
- walnut
Base
- metal
Shape
- curved
Meet the Maker
Birdie Miller
Craftsman, Designer, Artist Birdie Miller
Welcome to my Site . . .
I'm a skilled Craftsman, Designer, Artist, who specializes in fine cabinetry, furniture and Artwork. I seek individuality in design for my customers.
Since 1970, I’ve designed & built custom cabinets, furniture in PA, NJ, and NY.
Each project is designed for you, using my many years of experience. I can also work with your architect, designer or builder, using your designs.
My projects range from ‘Classic Traditional’ to ‘Contemporary’ in design, including ‘Crafts Style’, with its artistic exposed joinery. As you will see in my online portfolio.
I use a wide range of quality and interesting materials. From unique solid woods in the form of flitches, (natural edge boards that can be 36’’ wide, 14 ft long and 3’’ thick) to specific highly selected exotic veneers and grain patterns.
Over forty years of experience has tempered and honed my skills…. along with the ability to understand the needs of my clients and communicate my ideas.
My projects have been published in, House Beautiful Sept 1986, House Beautiful Home Remodeling and Renovations, Spring 1988, Better Homes and Gardens, Better by Design, April 1999. And most recently Fine Woodworking.
I'd like to mention my invention and subsequent US patent award, for the “EuroButt II System Hinge”. Which allows the cabinetmakers that use or want to use the concealed hinge the option to give the traditional design element of the traditional ball tip hinge barrel to the European concealed hinge.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
I hope you enjoy your visit at my ‘Show Room’.
Customer Reviews
patricia danaher
Mar 13, 2015The cabinet fits just perfect. All your little "cut out" details make a huge difference. Everything is so neat and tidy, no plugs or cables showing. We bolted it to the wall right away. It's really great looking, a naturally beautiful & unique piece we will always enjoy. It's so sturdy too. Keep up the good and creative work. I have other "hard to fit" areas in this house. Thanks for creating such a cool piece.
Shelley Hutchinson
Jan 30, 2013Birdie was a joy to work with, and we couldn't be more pleased with the end result. We'll treasure this cabinet for years to come. I would highly recommend Birdie and would be happy to work with him again.
Andrew Feiner
Mar 3, 2017Birdie is an artist. His work is beautiful and it was a pleasure working with him.