This custom handcrafted oval table is made from an ash tree. This custom hand carved oval table is special to me because it is made from one of the first trees that I milled into lumber. The work crew that harvested this tree had a contract to remove it from a city park after it was damaged in a wind storm. Fortunate for me they called me to ask me if I was interested in the log for lumber before they cut it up into fire wood or haled it to a land fill. I was very happy to drive to the tree removal site and participate in the harvesting of the tree as a green product that I have since used as lumber to build this custom solid hardwood oval table and other custom one of a kind furniture pieces. This custom handmade oval table is special in many ways having a yellowish tan color over all and being the first in the production of this custom handcrafted oval table line. It will be a stunning piece of custom solid handwood furniture in your house. As your guests admire the custom handmade oval tables physical beauty and feel how soft the custom finish is to the touch, they will engage in pleasing conversation and express admiration for the piece of custom American made handcrafted furniture that you have acquired. Pieces such as this custom handmade oval table are what make a simple house a home to enjoy living in. Acquiring this custom hand carved oval table will also help Noble Bear Furniture a budding business bloom as it is striving to do. We at Noble Bear Furniture specialize in personalized one of a kind furniture we create personalized one of a kind chairs, personalized one of a kind rocking chairs, personalized one of a kind ottomans, personalized one of a kind tables and personalized one of a kind dinning sets. Wood preference, personal dimensions, style variations and ornament selection enable each patron to have a custom handmade chair or a custom handmade dinning set of chairs. If you like the style of this custom handmade oval table and would like this piece personalized for you simply give us a call and we will begin the process of creating a personalized handmade solid hardwood oval table for you today.
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
A Biographical Note On The Craftsman
Thomas Patrick McKeever
Born In Los Gatos California
In The Spring Of 1964.
The family of five soon moved to Benicia California along the shores of the Carquinez Straights. This is where young Thomas grew up and went to school. He did well with school and entered many of his achievements in the local fair receiving blue ribbons year after year.
Always interested in the arts, Thomas spent time acquiring a taste for good forms and craftsmanship.
While growing up Thomas admired the fine yachts and graceful cruisers along the waterfront. Later Thomas had the privilege of restoring some.
Thomas continued his education. Enrolling at Solano College to study metallurgy he acquired machine shop and welding skills. Although these skills were very interesting and useful Thomas had to return to his love of working with wood. All was round and smooth upon completion of the Wood Technology Program at Laney College.
Seeking employment in this noble field he was offered a position under Robert Erickson. For five years he worked on refining forms skills and techniques. Each day was a quest to find beauty in the world of fine furniture.
After Erickson Thomas found work with one and then another cabinet shop. The first was Keith Moon Fine Woodworking the second was Rivendell Woodcrafts.
The seeds were sewn. He opened his own shop first under his own name then under Noble Bear Furniture and yes in Benicia where his roots are deep.
Vernon Wharff
For Vernon's Coffee TableTom did an excellent job with my commission, a small six-point star coffee table, and delivered it as promised and on schedule. I appreciate him personally delivering it and he was very professional for the entire job.
Ellen Mancini
For Oval Maple End Grain Cutting BoardThe cutting board is positively beautiful. Tom was great to work with, and a true professional. I have no doubt, should I seek another wood piece, he would be the first I would contact.
Michael Nieto
For Modarondack - Modern Adirondack ChairI will work with Tom McKeever again Great craftsmanship and knowledge!
tom bromaeus
For Alder Bar StoolWas very happy with the bar stools. Communication was great. Delivery was on time. The craftsman ship was exceptional and more than satisfied my expectations
Bob Lansing
For New ProjectTom was AWESOME!!! I wanted a specific sized cutting board, and the entire process was perfect. I've never used this site prior, but the communication was forthcoming and convenient, the build was quick and in the timeframe we had discussed, the shipping was 2 day and board was packed crazy well, and the finished product looks as if I bought it from Williams-Sonoma!!!!! All was/is perfect!!!! A HUGE Thank You Tom.
Jaroslaw Cegielka
For Rectangle Maple End Grain Up Cutting BoardVery nice product. We exchanged couple of emails trying to figure out final dimensions and shape, he explained to me how the board is made and what dimension would give final, nice looking pattern. I am very happy what he made. The packaging was out of this world. Thank You Tom! Bulletproof, 4 or 5 layers of protection. Arrived in perfect condition. Now is being conditioned with oil as per Tom advice. I think it was priced reasonably too. This many pieces of wood cut, shaped, glued together and then sanded and shaped again required a lot of time and skill. If I can think of something to make out of wood I will be definitely turning to Noble Bear Furniture for help. Thanks again. Jaroslaw.
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