Longleaf Pine Credenza
This credenza houses a large laser printer and a lateral file cabinet. It was crafted from longleaf pine and has mahogany pulls and feet. It was finished with 7 coats of General Finishes clear topcoat. The entire carcass is of solid wood and was joined together using box joints, allowing the entire piece to move together with seasonal expansion and contraction. The drawer pulls match the profile of the credenza feet, creating an interesting, contemporary design. Note the grain-matching across all surfaces, particularly the drawer fronts. In designing this piece, I enjoyed making something contemporary out of a wood that is more typically associated with a rustic or country design. It makes the piece a little whimsical or contrarian, I'm not sure which. Since those are moods I feel frequently, it could be both.
Style
- contemporary
- rustic
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
Material
- mahogany
Meet the Maker
John Loftis
Lone Star Artisans
John is a custom woodworker who made his first piece of furniture in shop class in 1984. Since then, he has completed hundreds of woodworking projects. In 2011, John launched LoneStar Artisans, a company dedicated to finding and celebrating the best artisans in Texas.
Customer Reviews
Matthew Duncan
Nov 27, 2017Lone Star Artisans made a custom platform base for one of my display cases. They did an AMAZING job! I highly recommend Lone Star Artisans and will be using them for any future projects.
Kristin Sustaita
Feb 18, 2016John installed custom cabinet doors to match our current cabinets, along with a drawer and a butcher block counter piece. He was very personable and timely, and we are really happy with the quality of the work!
marcia koenig
Sep 15, 2015John made 2 very large cherry picture frames for me. Communication during the process went smoothly. John completed the frames on time for an extremely reasonable price. John is very easy to work with, and the frames look wonderful!
David Sparks
Aug 24, 2015John provide great value for the excellent work he performed for me. My project was a live-edge table top. He joined my planks together with a seamless seam, along with corrections for a warp in my boards. I am thoroughly satisfied with the final project. I would highly recommend Lone Star Artisans for their craftsmanship and customer service. Thanks for a job well done.
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