Modern Handshake
Modern handshake that i sculpted from one solid slab of cherry wood. 14 inches long 7 1/2 inches high. left click and open in a new tab to see it undistorted.
Type
- wood
Material
- cherry
- oak
Style
- modern
Meet the Maker
ralph mitchell
furnishings of intoxicating beauty
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.
Customer Reviews
Stacie Soto
Dec 22, 2019Ralph was very diligent during the whole process, he explained everything to me including why he chose the wood he did and the type font. It was nice to have the information when presenting this gift. Ralph was professional, friendly, communicative and extraordinarily talented.
Nathanael Boone
Apr 5, 2019The final result was awesome. Ralph took the time to work with me despite all the things he had going on. The project took a little longer than I thought because I was in a time crunch, but if you have time, Ralph is definitely the guy. Always professional and willing to take on a project.
Cody Snyder
Jul 19, 2015I loved the final product although damaged in shipping was not fault of ralph. I quickly fixed it and loved the final product. He has amazing communication and paid very close attention to detail. Wasn't done in the allotted time but by no means is he to blame. He didnt wanna rush things and I have the upmost respect for that. He took a little longer but the quality of work and detail was worth the extra few weeks. I would recommend him to anyone. Amazing work!
Marc Grasley
Jun 2, 2014Ralph was in constant communication and allowed me to be very involved with the creation process. He also sent various illustrations and pictures as he worked on my project. Upon completion, my project was sent and received within the time frame we agreed on. He did a great job and would definitely work with him again!
Michael Contus
Jun 17, 2014Ralph of Furnishings of Intoxicating Beauty was amazing to work with. He crafted exactly the piece I wanted -- a custom carved cross in a traditional ethnic design. The finished piece is beautiful, elegantly hand carved with a superb finish. Ralph is a professional and a true artist. He took the time to make sure he understood the requirements of the job and offered suggestions that only made the final project better. Thanks again, Ralph!