Chess Case For Oversize Pieces
The wife of a friend commissioned me to design and build a chess case for his birthday. The ceramic chess pieces were very special to him in that they were hand made by his mother-in-law. The difficulty they presented in designing the case is that they were especially large. The king was approximately 6" high while the knight was almost 3" wide. This meant that the board (which is also the top) had to be able to accommodate these pieces. The case is constructed of black walnut with mitered and splined corners. The height of the box is extended because two stacked trays were necessary. The trays are constructed of baltic birch and lined with royal blue felt. A joy I received from this project is that I was invited to the birthday party and was able to see my friend's face when he opened this present.
Long-time member
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Fast shipper
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
Great service
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
White Dove Woodworking produces fine furniture pieces that our customers are proud to display in their homes. Each piece is designed to meet the desires of the client while upholding our own artistic and craftsmanship standards. Personal discussions with the client and seeing how and where the piece will be used will aid in the design process. Each piece is constructed with individually selected furniture woods using sound and proven joinery techniques. It is our express desire that the piece will be passed on to the next generation. We invite you to visit our website or contact us for additional information.
- NC
Nancy Celentano
For desk and tables5.0I did a lot of shopping around before selecting Ray to make a custom desk for me. I could not be happier with the process or the desk that he delivered this afternoon. I felt like the project was a collaborative venture. Ray was a good listener and he made suggestions based on what I told him I liked. As we got further into the process, I asked him to add whatever touches he wanted. He did not disappoint. Ray is an artist and wood is his medium. I hope to have him make additional pieces for me in the future.
- JM
John Murphy
For Custom coffee table frame and legs5.0Ray Riddell of White Dove Woodworking was commissioned by my wife Isabel and me to make a coffee table. What we received was a beautiful piece of art that also happens to be a coffee table. Ray worked with us on a design; he turned our basic concept into something special. He listened to us and delivered two designs for us to choose from. Ray stayed in constant communication throughout the project and hit his deadlines. Ray is an artist who works with wood as his medium. His workmanship is superb and his pride in his work shines through. You can be sure that we will use Ray again. We can't thank him enough for turning our ideas into reality.
- JF
James Ferrara
For Chess Case For Oversize Pieces5.0Working with Mr. Riddell was an absolute delight. I sort of knew what I wanted in this case, but I didn't know what was possible. Mr. R spoke with me multiple times , making suggestions, sending drawings and revisions, directing me to websites for possible alternatives, and talking me through the pros and cons of each choice. I was pretty sure the finished product would be beautiful; what I didn't know was that it would be a stunning work of art. His choice of materials blend so beautifully with one another, the detailing is so fine that the harmony of the whole is breath taking. Visitors seeing the pieces displayed on the case audibly gasp in delight. He has produced something that will give my family pleasure for generations to come. And the price was very reasonable, even when extra veneers increased the cost slightly. I cannot recommend him highly enough. A ten!
Maker Policies
Discover true craftsmanship each week
A guide to the best items from the best makers and the stories behind them.