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.
Learn more about Abraham
- 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
Redwood Desk
Butt matched redwood slabs
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.
Melted cheese stool
Walnut
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.
Three S-Chairs
English Sycamore and Walnut
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”
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.
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.
Helix Table
African Zebrawood, 1/2" glass, shellac 18" X 48" X 36"
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.
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.
Helix Table
African Zebrawood, 1/2" glass, shellac 18" X 48" X 36"
Carmen's Rocker
Walnut
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.