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Aalto Inspired Tea Cart

October 22nd, 2008 in The Gallery     
bsfuller bsfuller, member
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Inspired by the Alvar Aalto's tea carts from the 1940's. My client who is a designer came up with this design. The lamination were the most challenging part of this piece. 24 layers of 1/42" veneer was used to create the laminations. Quarter Sawn Figured Ash Veneer was used to construct the laminations, the removeable basket and the bottom of the lower tray.  Solid White Ash was used for the tray sides and handle.  The top tray has white glass mosaic tiles.  Brass Hardware was used.  The 14"Dia White wheels are painted MDF with edge banding.  Finished with Wiping Poly. 21"d x 35"w x 27"h


Design or Plan used: Nancy Watson.
posted in: The Gallery, modern, ash, veneer, bent lamination, tea cart, aalto inspired tea cart, glass mosaic tile
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Comments (3)

mikedree15 writes: thank you brian,
the same to you. How is business doing with this whole economic shakeup. Posted: 11:31 am on October 28th
bsfuller writes: Thanks Matt for the complement! Posted: 11:00 am on October 24th
MBerger writes: This is great. I really like all of your furniture posts. Modern but very handmade... Posted: 6:58 pm on October 22nd
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