Arts And Crafts Dresser
This small dresser makes maximum use of mortise and tenon and dovetail drawer joinery. Frame is constructed of quarter sawn white oak. Floating panel sides, back and drawer fronts are of butternut. Design attributed to Mike Pekovich, Art Director at Fine Woodworking magazine. Legs are slightly tapered from top to bottom giving an Asian flavor. Stained with Minwax English Chestnut, finished with General Finishes water-based polyurethane and Briwax clear wax. Dimensions: 49.5"L x 19.75"W x 34.125"H. Seven drawers. Hammered, solid brass, hardware from Pottery Barn.
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I have been designing and building furniture for over 40 years. With retirement, came an opportunity to attend woodworking classes, providing an appreciation for the use of machine tools, hand tool skills and learning from instructors who are the best in their given areas of expertise. Bench Dog Woodworks became a reality.
Favorite pieces in the last couple of years have spanned many styles from the Arts and Crafts period (the designs of Stickley, Limbert, Greene & Greene) to Shaker, mid-century modern, live edge and the use of reclaimed wood. As I learn more about 17th and 18th century woodworking techniques, carving, veneer and inlay are finding their way into my work.
Customization is a specialty. Provide an idea in the form of a photo or a rough sketch and I will work with you to refine the design and turn it into a functional piece.
Traditional joinery techniques (such as mortise and tenon and dovetails) are employed resulting in a more lasting, quality piece. The extra labor involved is often reflected in my pricing.
If you buy something and are not satisfied with the result, I will work with you to make adjustments.
If you need an item by a specific date or for a specific event, please let me know prior to accepting a proposal.
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Marla McFadin
For arts & crafts oval or round coffee table2.3It's August 16th, 2017. We've just unpacked the replacement table that Mr. Tetrault sent after the original table that he made for us arrived damaged due to an inadequate packaging job for shipping such an item. The original table was gouged and scraped in shipping and a piece of the wood was split. Mr. Tetrault demonstrated integrity and professionalism during the negotiation for a remedy to this situation. We developed an understanding of a few changes and a price change for a second table that would be shipped professionally by a furniture shipment professional. We paid him the difference. The second table has been both hastily constructed as well as damaged in delivery. It's like a loose tooth. every joint is wobbly and off of true. The table feet are chipped and paired by movement in the shipping box. The shipment packaging was clearly not done by a furniture shipping professional. Mr. Tetrault has used extensive shimming and untrue joints in this piece for some reason. The original table did not have this kind of shoddy construction. The one thing I can say about the second (replacement) table is that we like the stain color better as it is closer to the stain color I had been originally trying to communicate we desired.
It's tragic that neither table is truly an excellent expression of Mr. Tetrault's craftsmanship. I've learned my lesson about commissioning small craftsman construction over the web. Too many things can go wrong and it is challenging to conduct clear specification conversations regarding stain colors and shipment agreements, etc.. I'm so sorry for both Mr. Tetrault, for whom this must have been a frustrating job, and for ourselves, who have paid a fair full price for a custom made table but we have no table that is not damaged or made poorly. Had the original table been shipped professionally by a furniture shipping professional this whole sad fiasco could have been avoided. That (original) table was constructed far more skillfully than the replacement table was and is a better example of the potential of Mr. Tetrault's crafting skill.
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Dennis O'Brien
For Shaker-Style Meetinghouse Bench5.0Excellent value; custom made and it won't break your bank!
- RR
Randall Russell
For 2 Foot Wooden Handmade Wall Shelf in Special Walnut5.0Master craftsman. Project was designed to specifications, and communication was exceptional. Pleased with every aspect of the project, and will definitely recommend and use Stan or Bench Dog Woodworks again.
- GS
George Schultz
For George's Humidor5.0I considered maybe putting a 4 stars for value because I simply do not know about what I was buying since I did not do much research but changed to 5 because working with Stan was an excellent experience on all other fronts.
The quality of work looks great and the customization was a breeze.
He is definitely a professional.
Thanks Stan.
- CD
Chris Drewry
For Bookends5.0Stan worked very closely with me to make sure the bookends I wanted came out exactly as imagined.
He kept me in the loop on all updates and I am very happy with the bookends he made for a wedding gift.
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