Custom Candlestick Holder
The owner of this antique triple candlestick asked that i make a low base to hold it. Cherry was selected to match other furniture and decor items in the owner's home. I decided to make the holder in a shape similar to the candlestick itself when viewed from above. Carving the top of each lead to the outer cups was rejected because it would pull away from the design of the stick itself and add a a set of non complementary lines and implied vertical motion.
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
- cherry
Meet the Maker
Phil Rasmussen
Mountain Woodworker
We design and create custom, hand-crafted furniture, decor items, pens for clients worldwide.
Mountain Woodworker was formally created by Phil Rasmussen in 2009 after retirement from both the military and the NC Community College System.
Phil's first exposure to woodworking was at his grandfather's knees when he was around seven years old. His Grandfather was a noted craftsman in the Boston area and did much of the repair work to furniture and other items at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
As he grew, Phil kept an interest in woodworking helping his father with home projects. In 1959,he turned his first cup and bowl while attending school in Turkey.
Continuing with his education while in the service, Phil developed his artistic skills through art and photography courses. While attending Rochester Institute of Technology, he sold his first piece of woodwork (a dinning room table) at a student art exhibit.
Since graduating from college he has taught courses at the community college and university level for students and faculty alike until he retired in 2009, at which time he formed Mountain Woodworker. While creating masterful pieces of woodworking, he continues to lecture and demonstrate various aspects of woodworking.
Customer Reviews
Kathleen Weis
May 13, 2024Phil was great to work with long distance because of his communication. He asked for my preferences in the tint color and design. Would definitely go to Phil for future projects.
Frank Tentler
Sep 30, 2023Top notch work! I needed a keep sake box for a doll from the 1890s that was my Great Grandmother's. Phil did an awesome researching what wood would work, finish, etc., explaining why it was necessary to use very low acid type of wood and finish. Exceedingly knowledgeable about his craft, a true artisan and professional. Highly recommended!!
Stuart Zysman
Jun 23, 2023Great communication and consideration of the details of my requests. The cherry keepsake box came out beautiful and very high quality work.
David Kless
Apr 24, 2023Phil was outstanding to work with. He was extremely helpful with designing the clock stand and not afraid to make his own recommendations. His work was outstanding and we are so happy with the results.
Dianne Hamilton
Oct 24, 2022Phil made a cradle for a ship's clock for us. He gave us various designs and woods to choose from. We shipped our clock to him so it would fit perfectly, and it does. He kept us in the loop throughout the process. He is highly skilled and wonderful to work with. I can't recommend him highly enough!