![Homage to Chagall](https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68592/1-Homage-to-Chagall_fc1e2c4d96.jpg 1565w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68592/1-Homage-to-Chagall_eb089b3ad2.jpg 725w, https://furnsoc.org/media/sized/memberwork/abraham-tesser/68592/1-Homage-to-Chagall_df8686b8af.jpg 320w)
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.
![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
![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![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
WalnutGirls 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](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.
![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”![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.
![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![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.
![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"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 (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.
![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"![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)