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.
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
Helix Table
African Zebrawood, 1/2" glass, shellac 18" X 48" X 36"
Melted cheese stool
Walnut
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Redwood Desk
Butt matched redwood slabs
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.
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.
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.
Three S-Chairs
English Sycamore and Walnut
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.
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.
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.
Carmen's Rocker
Walnut
Ballet Table (detail)
Pine, curly maple, black dyed veneer, India ink, shellac. / 2023 H 26 ½” X W 16” X D 12”
Ballet Table
Pine, curly maple, black dyed veneer, India ink, shellac. / 2023 H 26 ½” X W 16” X D 12”
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"
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”
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.