How it Starts Like all our work, this piece begins with input from the client describing the room in which it will live; the need it will meet; and the design statement it will make. From that, we create drawings to help focus the concept. We created several variations for this custom woodworking project. Each[…]
The latest creation from GC Custom Woodworking is complete and delivered. This Jewelry Armoire is a unique design of handmade wooden furniture. The client wanted something that was large enough to store her jewelry and has the look of an old friend. Working with her we created a design that fits well in her home[…]
GC Custom Woodworking has just received a commission to design and build a unique, custom furniture piece to safely store jewelry. It’s a large jewelry armoire. The design is based on a similar custom furniture piece we built two years ago. The armoire will have a real Chicago handmade wood furniture style: strong lines, clean[…]
This was an amazing project. The final product has the aged and used look that it needs to be a part of the unique collection of furniture that is in place in the client’s home.
First Step The evolution of this cabinet offers good insight into how the design process works. After initial consultation with the client, we came up with some basic concepts as conversation starters. The first step was to layout the “footprint” of the cabinet. The challenge here is that the cabinet will be placed in a[…]
The careful work that is required for this piece is paying off with a one-of-a-kind cabinet. The principal woodworking is done. All the carving and fitting have taken time. The top and hardware are installed giving us a good look at the piece. The next steps are to settle on the tone and finish. The[…]
We’ve recently been commissioned to design and build a small cabinet that will be placed in the corner of a room. Due to other furnishings in the room, the cabinet needs to be designed with one side longer than the other, making for some odd angles and difficult joinery. Most important, though, is that[…]
The toy box/cabinet is installed. The wall piece is up. The project is done. This was a great project that makes use of an odd space in the recreation room of the home. The toy box has a lid that will stay in place when open. There is plenty of room inside to store toys[…]