![A. Tesser Ballet Table](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266642/Ballet-Table-1-Tesser_e2d9085dfc.jpg 1393w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266642/Ballet-Table-1-Tesser_eb089b3ad2.jpg 725w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266642/Ballet-Table-1-Tesser_df8686b8af.jpg 320w)
Ballet Table
Pine, curly maple, black dyed veneer, India ink, shellac. / 2023 H 26 ½” X W 16” X D 12”![New-dream-avatar](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8865/new-dream-avatar_79d6e4a899.jpg)
- About
Abraham Tesser started building furniture as a hobby over 40 years ago. After retiring from academe, about 20 years ago, he became serious about designing and building furniture. His woodworking style reflects his academic background in a several ways. He thinks long and hard about design and construction issues before creating the first bit of sawdust. He reads voraciously about design/woodworking/furniture. And, he enjoys writing and lecturing about these topics. For more, visit WWW.TesserFurniture.com.
- Region
- Athens, GA
- Website
- www.tesserfurniture.com
- Media
- Wood
- Professional Status
- Maker, designer
Portfolio
![Rachel's Cabinet](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8870/4.-Photo-00324_e3ae2e3391.jpg 542w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8870/4.-Photo-00324_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Rachel's Cabinet
Japanese Tamo Ash veneer, walnut veneer, Baltic birch plywood, Solid walnut. depth 18 ½” X width 44” (closed), 50” (open) X Height 41 ¼”![Shannon Williams Helix Table](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68589/FullSizeRender-1_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68589/FullSizeRender-1_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
Helix Table
African Zebrawood, 1/2" glass, shellac 18" X 48" X 36"![Three S-Chairs](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8866/9-DSC_0192_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8866/9-DSC_0192_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Three S-Chairs
English Sycamore and Walnut![Shannon Williams Helix Table](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68588/FullSizeRender-4_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68588/FullSizeRender-4_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
Helix Table
African Zebrawood, 1/2" glass, shellac 18" X 48" X 36"![A. Tesser Kumiko Music Stand (detail)](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266650/Kumiko-Music-Stand-2-Tesser_3fe5a4b47d.jpeg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266650/Kumiko-Music-Stand-2-Tesser_25afb2ffff.jpeg 375w)
Kumiko Music Stand (detail)
Cherry, basswood, rosewood, shellac / 2022 16.5”D X 22.75”W X 43.75-62.5”HThe COVID lockdown provided the time and motivation to learn a bit about the art of Kumiko. This music stand was my first attempt to incorporate this art into furniture.
![Homage to Chagall](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68593/2-Homage-to-Chagall_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68593/2-Homage-to-Chagall_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Homage to Chagall
Cherry, various veneers, shellac. / 2019 36" X 33" X 18"As Chagall’s imagery defies expectations so does the architecture of this table. It is not rectangular; its corners meet at 80 deg. and 100 deg. instead of 90 deg.
![Redwood Desk](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8868/1-Redwood-desk-11_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8868/1-Redwood-desk-11_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Redwood Desk
Butt matched redwood slabs![Melted cheese stool](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8867/7_a444470d05.jpg 640w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8867/7_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Melted cheese stool
Walnut![A. Tesser Kumiko Table, top](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266640/Kumiko-Table-2-Tesser_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266640/Kumiko-Table-2-Tesser_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Kumiko Table, top
Cherry, basswood, book matched walnut burl veneer, Shellac / 2023 Width, 20” X Depth, 12” X Height on Pedestal 36” (Pedestal 10” height)The piece is almost all open spaces outlined by structural elements. The only significant solid, flat, plane surface is the table top. It shows a French polished 4‑way match of walnut burl, again, embedded in a frame.
![Rachel's Cabinet, open](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8871/4.5-Photo-00374_a444470d05.jpg 640w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8871/4.5-Photo-00374_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Rachel's Cabinet, open
Various Veneers depth 18 ½” X width 44” (closed), 50” (open) X Height 41 ¼”Japanese Tamo Ash veneer, walnut veneer, Baltic birch plywood, Solid walnut.
![A. Tesser Ballet Table (detail)](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266643/Ballet-Table-2-Tesser_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266643/Ballet-Table-2-Tesser_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Ballet Table (detail)
Pine, curly maple, black dyed veneer, India ink, shellac. / 2023 H 26 ½” X W 16” X D 12”![A. Tesser Visible Works Mechanical Table (Detail)](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68596/3.-Detail-Visible-Works.-17.5”-x-14.5”-x-40”-Walnut-olive-ash-burl-veneer-mechanical-and-electronic-components.-4600_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68596/3.-Detail-Visible-Works.-17.5”-x-14.5”-x-40”-Walnut-olive-ash-burl-veneer-mechanical-and-electronic-components.-4600_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Visible Works Mechanical Table (Detail)
Walnut olive ash burl veneer mechanical and electronic components 40" X 14.5" X 17.5"The work of David and Abraham Roentgen (1711 – 1807) were inspirational. The mechanical components in their work were fabulous but hidden. So, I decided to do a piece with an 18th century look in which the mechanical elements are quite visible.
![A. Tesser Harlequin Dancer top](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266646/Harlequin-Dancer-2-Tesser_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266646/Harlequin-Dancer-2-Tesser_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Harlequin Dancer top
Wood: Cherry, Veneers: Quarter sawn sycamore, waterfall bubinga, black dyed poplar Finish: Shellac / 2024 (Depth × Width × Height): 14” X 24” X 32”The ballet dancer legs, begged the female bodice shaped aprons clothed in a beautiful harlequin outfit. One of my favorite details is the way the curve of the front apron is continued in the curve of the frame front of the top.
![A. Tesser Harlequin Dancer](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266645/Harlequin-Dancer-1-Tesser_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266645/Harlequin-Dancer-1-Tesser_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Harlequin Dancer
Wood: Cherry, Veneers: Quarter sawn sycamore, waterfall bubinga, black dyed poplar Finish: Shellac / 2024 (Depth × Width × Height): 14” X 24” X 32”The ballet dancer legs, begged the female bodice shaped aprons clothed in a beautiful harlequin outfit. One of my favorite details is the way the curve of the front apron is continued in the curve of the frame front of the top.
![Temple Table](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8869/3-DSC_0186_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8869/3-DSC_0186_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Temple Table
Solid Walnut, veneers including Tamo Ash, Walnut Burl, Pear, Wenge / 2012 28 ¾” X 38” X 23 ½”The Temple Table was commissioned to commemorate the service of a rabbi who had retired after 22 years of service to his congregation. The table currently occupies a place on the Temple bima, an elevated platform from which Jewish services are led.
![Homage to Chagall](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68592/1-Homage-to-Chagall_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68592/1-Homage-to-Chagall_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Homage to Chagall
Cherry, various veneers, shellac. / 2019 36" X 33" X 18"As Chagall’s imagery defies expectations so does the architecture of this table. It is not rectangular; its corners meet at 80 deg. and 100 deg. instead of 90 deg.
![A. Tesser Kumiko Music Stand](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266649/Kumiko-Music-Stand-1-Tesser_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266649/Kumiko-Music-Stand-1-Tesser_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Kumiko Music Stand
Cherry, basswood, rosewood, shellac / 2022 16.5”D X 22.75”W X 43.75-62.5”HThe COVID lockdown provided the time and motivation to learn a bit about the art of Kumiko. This music stand was my first attempt to incorporate this art into furniture.
Girls Night Out
Quarter sawn sycamore, padauk, various veneers. Quilted panels by Olena Nebuchadnezzar. 36" X 30" X 15"This is the third collaborative work that I have completed with fabric artist Olena Nebuchadnezzar.
Girls Night Out
Quarter sawn sycamore, padauk, various veneers. Quilted panels by Olena Nebuchadnezzar. 36" X 30" X 15"This is the third collaborative work that I have completed with fabric artist Olena Nebuchadnezzar.
![A. Tesser Visible Works Mechanical Table](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68595/1.-Left-front-Visible-Works-Mechanical-Table.-17.5”-x-14.5”-x-40”.-Walnut-olive-ash-burl-veneer-mechanical-and-electronic-components_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68595/1.-Left-front-Visible-Works-Mechanical-Table.-17.5”-x-14.5”-x-40”.-Walnut-olive-ash-burl-veneer-mechanical-and-electronic-components_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Visible Works Mechanical Table
Walnut olive ash burl veneer mechanical and electronic components. 40" X 14.5" X 17.5"The work of David and Abraham Roentgen (1711 – 1807) were inspirational. The mechanical components in their work were fabulous but hidden. So, I decided to do a piece with an 18th century look in which the mechanical elements are quite visible.
![Carmen's Rocker](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8872/6-full-side-11_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/8872/6-full-side-11_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Carmen's Rocker
Walnut![A. Tesser Ballet Table](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266642/Ballet-Table-1-Tesser_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266642/Ballet-Table-1-Tesser_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Ballet Table
Pine, curly maple, black dyed veneer, India ink, shellac. / 2023 H 26 ½” X W 16” X D 12”![A. Tesser Kumiko Table, front](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266639/Kumiko-Table-1-Tesser_3fe5a4b47d.jpg 700w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/266639/Kumiko-Table-1-Tesser_25afb2ffff.jpg 375w)
Kumiko Table, front
Cherry, basswood, book matched walnut burl veneer, Shellac / 2023 Width, 20” X Depth, 12” X Height on Pedestal 36” (Pedestal 10” height)The piece is almost all open spaces outlined by structural elements. The only significant solid, flat, plane surface is the table top. It shows a French polished 4‑way match of walnut burl, again, embedded in a frame.