The price is for one, small discount on these labor intensive art tables. These unique and I think fabulous nightstands were built for an artist who is not afraid of color and wanted tables to fit next to her bed that has more clearance on one side than the other. These table are made from purpelheart and yellowheart (aka. pau amarillo). They are naturally finished with no dies, stains, or paint. This the natural color of the woods, which will (unfortunately) mellow some over time. They feature my own elaborations of traditional Greene & Greene Brothers decorative elements, including dual sided cutouts on the breadboard ends, hand fashioned drawer pulls of African wenge, inlaid cutouts at the leg bottoms and a flush round joinery accents. They are finished in wet-sanded Danish oil and satin wax. These tables are very heavy and super strong. These are special pieces of art masterfully crafted if I do say so myself. Not for the timid. They are a sight to behold.
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.
Jonathan Walkey is retired professional furniture maker who now makes selected pieces for discriminating clients. I am a one man studio, specializing in decorative arts and crafts, mid-century, Greene & Green, etc. furniture. my own personal style generally includes contrasting hardwoods with beautiful grains and hand worked inlays. In between commissions I simultaneously work on personal studio furniture projects.
I was raised in Lincoln Massachusetts where my father was the director of the DeCordova Museum of modern art. My mother worked as an expert in fine crafts and furniture . I attended many arts and crafts classes and summer art camps at the Museum. I was trained as a silversmith at age 11 and at age 12 built a 10 foot kayak made of wood and canvas. I was a U.S. Navy trained aviation mechanic and earned my living for 15 years as a master mechanic, working mainly on motorcycles. I am also a former carpenter, criminal appellate attorney, credentialed teacher, professional writer, and painter.
Today I apply my talents and interests to building fine arts and craft furniture. My lifelong continuing education combines training of the mind with training of the hands. What you buy from Jonathan is fine art as well as heirloom quality furniture built to last many lifetimes. These qualities are reflected in the cost of my work, neither of which should ever be compared with that of commercial furniture.
Manny Guerra
For Coffee Table 5101Wonderful workmanship………….excellant craftsman highly recommended
Trevor Fisher
For Solid Black Walnut Modern TableSusan Older
For Christina's Starry Night Coffee TableThis artist/carpenter is a pleasure to deal with. He does amazing work. The coffee table he made for us weighs a ton. He strives to make everything he does perfect.
Kevin Carpenter
For Kevin's DeskThis was my first experience with working with a Marketplace project, and I must say it was an enjoyable experience. My chosen “maker” Jonathan, was a pleasure to work with. He provided consistent updates on my project which included photographs. He listened to my directions and created the desk of my dreams.
Thanks for creating my beautiful desk!
Peggy and Alan Frank
For Scott's "Mittens And Slippers" Jatoba Coffee TableWe have just received the coffee table that Jonathan Walkey made for us. It is beautiful…exactly what we requested and perfect for our space! We really appreciate the way Jonathan kept us posted on his progress and the pictures he sent as he worked on the table. We are grateful for his excellent craftsmanship, reasonable price, honest opinions and prompt delivery. If we need any more pieces, we'd love to work with him in the future.
Peggy and Alan Frank
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