Curly Maple Wall Shelf
CURLY MAPLE, CURLY BASSWOOD, WENGE / 2023 22 1/8" × 11 3/4" × 4 7/8"This shelf boasts curved sides and the drawer bottom features a checkerboard-style parquetry pattern I designed and made, the first parquetry piece I’ve ever created. I used curly basswood for the drawer box, and wenge for the drawer pull.
Learn more about Benjamin
- About
I am a 20-year-old furniture maker based in south-central Pennsylvania. I build furniture that is elegantly designed and finely constructed using wood I have hand selected for each piece I create.
I am inspired by traditions and furniture-makers, both historical and contemporary. Currently I’m exploring traditional techniques for building chairs and other staked furniture, as well as continuing to design and build some more contemporary pieces.
In October of 2024 I had the privilege of having my Carved Walnut Wall Cabinet included in The Art of Craftsmanship, an exhibition that explored “the timeless dialogue between art and craft, showcasing works that blend meticulous craftsmanship with artistic vision.” The exhibition was held by Peters Valley School of Craft in their Sally D. Francisco Gallery.
In November of 2024, I was honored to receive a Highly Commended Award in the World category of the Australian Wood Review’s annual Maker of the Year Awards, for my Red Oak Coffee Table, and a Commended Award for my Carved Walnut Wall Cabinet.
- Region
- Palmyra, PA
- Media
- Wood
- Professional Status
- Professional
Portfolio
Red Oak Coffee Table
RED OAK / 2024 18" × 45" × 25"The table is built entirely with red oak and constructed with mortise and tenon joinery throughout. All of the edges both on the table base and the top are rounded over, and the corners of the top have also been rounded.
Carved Walnut Wall Cabinet
WALNUT, WHITE OAK, WHITE OAK SHOPSAWN VENEER, BALTIC BIRCH PLYWOOD / 2024 9" × 22 3/4" × 6 1/2"This wall cabinet was included in The Art of Craftsmanship, an exhibit at Peters Valley School of Craft. Built from air-dried walnut, the case is constructed with dovetails, the drawer is also constructed with dovetails.
Sapele Side Table
SAPELE, DYED CHERRY / 2021 25" × 18" × 12"The roots of this side table are based in period furniture, particularly Shaker style furniture. However, the ebonized cherry cock bead, splayed legs and the use of sapele for the table’s construction assert a more contemporary design.
Curly Maple Wall Shelf
CURLY MAPLE, CURLY BASSWOOD, WENGE / 2023 22 1/8" × 11 3/4" × 4 7/8"This shelf boasts curved sides and the drawer bottom features a checkerboard-style parquetry pattern I designed and made, the first parquetry piece I’ve ever created. I used curly basswood for the drawer box, and wenge for the drawer pull.
White Ash Side Table
WHITE ASH, PURPLEHEART / 2021 25" × " 18" × 12"The roots of this side table are based in period furniture, particularly Shaker style furniture. However, the purpleheart cock bead, splayed legs and the use of white ash for the table’s construction assert a more contemporary design.
Walnut and Ambrosia Maple Plant Stand
WALNUT, AMBROSIA MAPLE / 2023 25" × 12" × 12"This plant stand is part of a series of tables I’ve made recently using several different wood combinations. The idea for the plant stands came from trying to figure out how best to use up larger scraps left over from other projects.
ADB Staked Stool
WHITE ASH, DOUGLAS FIR / 2022 16" × 13" × 13"This staked stool was my first exploration into any form of seating. The stool was made from plans in Christopher Schwarz’s The Anarchist’s Design Book, it is finished with milk paint and several coats of Danish oil.
Walnut and White Oak Plant Stand
WALNUT, RIFT-SAWN WHITE OAK / 2022 25" × 12" × 12"This plant stand is part of a series of tables I’ve made recently using several different wood combinations. The idea for the plant stands came from trying to figure out how best to use up larger scraps left over from other projects.