Charleston Document Box 1
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Charleston Document Box

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This is a mahogany document box that I designed and made for a customer living near Charleston South Carolina. It is a romanticized view of 18th century rural life at, if I remember correctly, the Drake house, the oldest existing plantation house in the area. In my portrayal, I hoped to signify the torrid heat of the strong sun rising over the house with the two field workers resting under the shade of the live oak trees festooned with Spanish moss. More icons of the deep south are the trailing magnolia foliage/blossoms under the lid on all three sides and the trailing jasmine vine trailing on three sides at the base molding. An open well inside and a pull out drawer below the entire width of the box. All three sides are similarly carved. I made this the year of 1998

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ralph mitchell

ralph mitchell

furnishings of intoxicating beauty

butler, OH
Member since: 2013
4.7
57 Maker Reviews

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    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

Working alone, I state working alone because nearly everything that I design and make are works of art made by me alone and signed by me for 20+ years, Ralph produces furnishings and signs rebelling against "mechanical mediocrity" refusing to work within the limitations imposed by machines and produce objets d'art which can only be accomplished with many hours/days/weeks/months of hand tooling.
To summarize, I am an artisan, not merely a furniture maker. Thank you for your interest in my fascination.

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    Paula Leeds

    For New project
    5.0

    I love his work and I will keep working with him always.

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    Paula Leeds

    For Couple stool
    5.0

    I am very happy will all his work, he is a true master at what he does. I'm very happy to have the pleasure to display his work in our home.

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    Thomas Gulbrandsen

    For Emperor Palpatine / Darth Insidious Cane
    5.0

    Very happy with the finished product, the craftmanship is impressive and just what i needed to complete my costume. Good communication through the whole project. Would recommend to others seeking the same

  • Cara WalkerCW

    Cara Walker

    For Duplicate statues for awards presentation
    5.0

    I have worked with Ralph on several projects. His attention to detail, artistic expertise and timeliness are impeccable. These qualities are exactly what you need on a custom made artistic endeavor. I will be working with him on future projects.

    Cara Walker

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    David Jagger

    For Karate God Busaganashi
    4.8

    I am extremely pleased with my Busaganashi. Working with Ralph was a pleasure and I would certainly work with him again on other projects and give him a strong recommendation for anyone looking for quality work.

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