Mahogany Dresser
11-drawer dresser, overall 40" high, 15 3/4" deep, 37" wide. Carcase in genuine Mahogany with chamfered trim details on base and crown. Drawers in Baltic birch plywood with box jointed corners, weathered bronze shell pulls, and soft-close drawer slides. This project had a number of challenging elements that were fun to figure out. The overall width could not exceed 37", but the interior drawer space also had to accommodate maximum dimensions: therefore the drawer slides had to be undermounted, the drawer walls had to be at a structural minimum, and the side tolerances had to be exact. Mahogany shines best when the pores are filled, so the finishing process was pretty extensive- but the result turned out quite well. Finished with multiple coats of Qualalacq lacquer, which is beautiful as well as highly resilient to water, alcohols, moderate heat, and abrasions- it's designed to take punishment that generations of use will throw at it.
Function
- wall
- corner
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
Material
- mahogany
Meet the Maker
David Wunderink
Riftsawn Carpentry
Furniture, woodturnings, installations, and reproductions. Made in Grand Rapids with solid wood and love.
I came to furniture and woodworking the long way through general construction, spending many years rehabbing urban rowhomes on the staff of Sandtown Habitat for Humanity in Baltimore, where I was forced to think abstractly and learned to love solving problems and working within restricted budgets.
This translates well to the work I do now, where the projects I love taking on the most involve critical thinking, imagination, and the challenge (and joy) of finding just the right solution to a tricky situation. The projects I love best involve elements I've never done before, which both make me a better carpenter and produce my most creative works.
I try my best to use sustainably harvested and local lumber, or reclaim lumber from barns, houses, and factories around me. I use solid hardwoods, not only for their natural beauty, but because it fits best with my own woodworking philosophies of building to last generations and reflecting the natural properties and character of different wood species. I aim for simplicity and elegance in my work, employing traditional joinery when it's needed, not simply for ornament. I love what I do, and hope you do too.
Customer Reviews
Julie Raimondi
Nov 4, 2014David is a creative, communicative, and expert carpenter. The project he created for me, which he delivered mid-storm, turned out much better than I had hoped--and I hoped for a lot. It was a pleasure to work with him every step of the way. My only regret about David is that I wish I had found him sooner.
Jessica Christina
Oct 20, 2014Working with David was the easiest purchase ever. He knew what I was looking for and made a beautiful table within my budget. I am so happy to have a custom piece in my home with such craftsmanship!!! Thank you so much!
Suraj Savalia
Oct 8, 2014David was great to work with. Provided the details, gave me good options of other batches he had done, and promptly delivered them to me before my anniversary. Thanks David! Assuming you make some other products as well, I'll be a repeat customer.
Lauren St. Pierre
Sep 9, 2014This was an amazing experience. David was extremely diligent and communicated with me regularly. My project was beyond my expectations. I couldn't be happier. Great result. I highly recommend David at Riftsawn Carpentry!!!
Michael Korie
Sep 5, 2014I couldn't be happier with David's work from Riftsawn Carpentry. He did a superb job -- it's built to last, with all of the specifications that I wanted including design, wood type, wood color, hardware, handles. The design is exactly what I wanted when I first imagined the project, and he was able to make it even better than what I imagined. It was finished in a timely manner with great communication -- highest recommendation!