Amundson Bar Height Dining Set
I designed this bar height birdseye maple and black cherry dining set with my clients to fit well into their kitchen for comfortable everyday use. It also features an 18" leaf (not shown) when entertaining requires a little more space. Seating is also flexible with bar height chairs and a matching bench with room for two. The table top and carved seats are made of 1" thick, incredible figured birdseye maple. The accents on the seat backs are birdseye as well. The chair and bench legs, stretchers, etc. are black cherry as are the legs and aprons of the table. The cherry will deepen in color with time to add even more natural beauty to the pieces. The chairs, bench and table feature flared legs and arched aprons to add some formal visual interest and a little Arts and Crafts aesthetic as well. The dining set is hand rubbed with multiple layers of oil polyurethane to highlight the figure of the wood and provide maximum protection.
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My name is Aaron Maes. I'm an artist, designer and master furniture maker. My work is known for its quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
My formal training is in studio art. I like to draw and paint, but in school I quickly gravitated to sculpture in wood and metal.
The physical process, the immediate feedback and the noise and smells and dust-the overall experience really engaged me creatively. The transition to furniture making was a natural one. I have always appreciated the art of finely crafted furniture, the beauty of the wood itself and the design challenges involved. It also lends itself well to my perfectionist nature as I strive to create art in a functional and beautiful piece.
My work is based on my love for the craft. I especially appreciate the design of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the simple lines of Shaker furniture, but I also thrive on the challenge to create a beautiful and well engineered piece that compliments an existing space or existing furniture.
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