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Japanese Chabudai, A Low Folding Table

$2,200
Living Room
Coffee Tables

This is a low table, built as a Japanese Chabudai. It uses the traditional method where the legs unfold from underneath and lock into place. My client asked that it weigh 26lbs, so I built it of Alder and stained it to appear to look like Cherry. I think it would look very nice in real Cherry as well as Walnut, or maybe quartersawn Ash.

4.9
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Jeff O'Brien

Jeff O'Brien

Dogwood Design

West Linn, OR
Member since: 2009
4.9
13 Maker Reviews

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This is where something clever is written to explain the woodworker’s mission and motivation.

Well, I make furniture. I hope that people will like it and find it comfortable. It’s important to me that furniture be engaging yet practical, artistic yet useful.

My work has been described as ‘a new take on Modernism blending the beauty of wood with a simple geometric grace.’ I find my design elements in many places. I have a few styles that I prefer, as well as things I see in nature. I have also found that combining contrasting species of wood accentuates the wood as well as the design. Living in Oregon, we have some great local wood species. From walnut to douglas fir, white oak and western maple, there’s a multitude of design possibilities. For me, building custom furniture is an adventure.

This is a second career for me. Previously, I edited video programs; they would rarely last a year- sometimes only one day. My goal is to build furniture that will last a good bit longer, more of a legacy, if you will.

So here is what I’ve made, on display. My backlog is now about one year, so if you have any interest, please contact me for more info and updates. I consider these pieces starting points, if there’s something here that you like, please don't hesitate to contact me.

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    • CJ

      catelyn juliano

      For Bar stool with high back
      5.0

      Excellent quality of workmanship, design and attention to detail. I highly recommend Dogwood to someone seeking creativity, value, and intelligence of design. I will work with Jeff again, and I look forward it!

    • BK

      Brian Keller

      For The Arch Hall Table, Quilted Maple And Sapele
      5.0

      The table is beautiful and just as described! It was very nice to work with Jeff and hope to again.

    • JM

      John Meier

      For Danish cord chairs and bar stools
      4.8

      Functional Art

      It's quite an understatement to say that Jeff makes furniture - what he really does is make Functional Art. You'll be surprised by the really incredible quality and extreme attention to detail.

      We started with existing designs he had for barstools and chairs. We modified the dimensions slightly. We decided on cherry and then he picked out some amazing quilted maple to use as accents. He sent us renderings so we knew exactly what to expect.

      Please don't be in a hurry. These are hand crafted with care and that takes time.

      He ended up making a total of 2 barstools and 6 dining chairs for us. It was all shipped to Hawaii. Jeff even made the crates and packed them so the chairs made the trip in perfect condition.

    • MM

      Martha Magee

      For Quilted Maple And Walnut Entry Table
      4.8

      The beautiful table and mirror frame Jeff O'Brien built for me were top notch in design, materials, construction and finish. They arrived on time and in perfect condition. The six month lead time was a bit worrisome, but the results were flawless. I would not hesitate to work with Jeff again.

      -Martha

    • SA

      Stephen Arnold

      For Bench
      5.0

      I am very glad that Jeff O'Brien agreed to make a bench for me that is very similar to the one he built and posted in photo/description on CustomMade. He used size dimensions best suited for the available space in my home and communicated with me often to discuss the final design. It is obvious Jeff was very choosy about the curly maple and cherry wood pieces he acquired for the bench. He also knew the best way to further enhance the beauty of the woods in the wood finishes/shellac he used. He combined the unique characteristics of the wood with highly artistic yet precise curves and angles along the wood edges. The three dimensions displayed in both the wood and design elements for each piece of wood create somewhat of an optical illusion. The bench complements the sea shoreline theme in this part of the house. The piece is very sturdy and rests perfectly on all four legs. Jeff took great care in crating the bench for shipment across the United States.

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