Mahogany Chippendale Piecrust Table
The piecrust table has long been a favorite piece of furniture. It became popular in America in the second half of the 18th Century. The table may be stored with the top tilted to the upright position, thus taking up less room, while at the same time showing off the hand carved 'piecrust' design around the perimeter. This one is a reproduction of a Chippendale-era table made in Philadelphia in the mid-1700's. It is made of solid mahogany and features cabriole legs terminating in hand carved ball and claw feet. It features a substantial center pillar to which the three legs are secured with hand cut sliding dovetails. The top rotates effortlessly. The 'birdcage' underneath the top is an ingenious mechanism that allows the top to rotate and tilt. The table is 26" tall and the top is 22" in diameter, but it can be made in widths up to 36". It is finished with many coats of oil to give it a very soft and smooth feel.
Type
- wood
Material
- oak
Base
- cabriole leg
Material
- mahogany
Meet the Maker
Jim Reedy
Jim Reedy Custom Woodworking
It is refreshing and deeply satisfying to purchase something that is made by a craftsman especially for you. A piece of furniture that can be passed down from one generation to another is special. Jim Reedy Custom Woodworking is a one-person shop that makes beautiful furniture in a variety of styles. I use only fine quality solid wood and employ hand carving, traditional joinery and extensive use of hand tools to create my furniture. My pieces aren't inexpensive, but I have found that the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Customer Reviews
Stephanie Smith
May 19, 2016Working with Jim has been a great experience. He is very pleasant, personable, and professional. He gave great care to details in making expert suggestions, along with communicating his progress. I would highly recommend him for custom made furniture and will use him for all of my furture projects!
Mindy
Nov 27, 2012Jim built a beautiful dining table for me with two leaves that seats 4-8 people. Jim was an absolute pleasure to work with. We designed the table together and Jim drove all the way from Boca to Davie on multiple occasions to meet with me to discuss the design and the finish of the table. While the table was being made, Jim provided me with regular updates on the progress. Jim is dedicated to his customer and passionate about his work. This is evident in the wonderful craftsmanship of our table. My family and I love the table and we have received many compliments from dinner guests. I have contracted with a lot of people to work on our house and I have never worked with anyone as pleasant, professional, and dedicated as Jim. I highly recommend Jim to anyone who needs an expert craftsman.
Joseph Hudak
Jul 23, 2017It was a very good experience working with Jim. He was very professional and helpful with options. I am very pleased with his work on my project. I would absolutely use him again and will recommend him to anyone looking for a wood project knowing he would do a great job.
Carl Betta
Mar 19, 2015Working with Jim was an absolute pleasure. We had him build a large mirror for our dining room and are thrilled with the results. A true professional, Jim worked with us through three iterations on the mirror molding and at least two iterations on the stain before we selected a final design. He kept us informed regarding progress from start to finish, and the final product is a testament to his expertise as a woodworker. Jim gets five stars across the board.
Charles Possenriede
Nov 9, 2014Jim did a great job and fast! Look forward to working with him again.