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 Sofa
Extraordinary example of early 19th century New York City furniture - c1810. A challenging and somewhat unusual commission in that an exact reproduction of an existing piece was desired. A great amount of research went into doing this piece including documenting and handling the original in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY. This piece utilizes exceptional materials and superlative joinery and craftsmanship. A tour-de-force of unsurpassed quality.
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David Lamb
228 Shaker Road,
Canterbury, NH 03224
603-783-9912
dwlambcab@aol.com
www.davidlambfurniture.com
David Lamb's own life is steeped in the Shaker traditions of excellent craftsmanship. Raised at Canterbury Shaker Village, Lamb was apprenticed as a young man to master European cabinetmaker Alejandro de la Cruz. Later Lamb studied with Jere Osgood and Alphonse Mattia in Boston University's Program in Artisanry, opening him to diverse design possibilities. (continued at bottom) |
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A re-design of an old Shaker Classic. Although originally designed for hand sewing and storing materials, this desk makes for a compact and functionally exciting writing desk. The writing slide and many drawers emphasize the utility. Fully panelled on all four sides, all exposed frame work exhibits a very formal and challenging stepped and double-mitered joint. This piece would be stunning in cherry (as shown), walnut, birdseye or curly maple.
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This cabinet was designed for use in the dining room. It functions both for storage of fine china and silver as well as a serving site. A central slide may be pulled out presenting over 5 sq. ft. for serving dishes. An extemely demanding piece for any craftsman, this breakfront is loaded with details and demands mastery in many aspects of the furniture makers art. The use of handmade glass, inlays, fiery crotch mahogany veneers, French polish as well as its rich warm color would put a glow in any room.
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| Since 1980 Lamb has had his own shop in Canterbury, proximate to Shaker Village, where he designs and builds furniture on commission, often for celebrities. He has won numerous design awards and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Art and Antiques. His work has been published in major trade journalsand he has contributed to several books on Shaker furniture. Lamb is a founding member of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association. |
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