Veneer Art, Marquetry Furniture and Design
These trays and tables were a four-piece project, with different themes within the same structure. A veneer keyed lattice extends the design of the floating corner leg detail with its ‘impossible peg joint’ with interwoven marquetry of a shy male bluebelly lizard, and a budding jasmine vine for the other side of the bed. The […]
A commisioned side table inspired by a large, imposing and slightly pissed-off parrot. The ribbon disappears into the column, and reappears inside the drawer. The top appears to be barely held by the offset ‘perched’ column, yet strong enough to bear weight. The Cuban mahogany was urbanfall lumber from Oahu, Hawaii. The Opal in the […]
These two matching tables were designed and made for either side of foyers into a large residence. These were made with the help of Craig Thibodeaux and Randy Viscarra. Material: MDF and MultiplyFinish: Faux marble paint and lacquer finishDimensions: 58” x 19” x 36” tall (147 cm x 48 cm x 91.5 cm) . Material: MDF and MultiplyFinish: […]
A rectangular coffee table with 380 shaped and joined latticework pieces in the base. Wood: WalnutFinish: Urushi lacquerDimension: 38” x 52” x 18” high (96.5 cm x 132 cm x 45.5 cm) ©1996 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)
This Chinese styled long table was made of solid wood with carved fretwork on each end panel. Wood: WalnutFinish: Tung oilDimension: 32” x 28” x 96” (81 cm x 71 cm x 244 cm) ©1995 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)
A custom dining table, inspired by a smaller Russian tea table. The brass wrap around the table edge was formed to fit the profile, and was gold plated The table has two tripod leg bases and one quadruped leg base to support the three table sections that can be used individually, or placed together to […]
An early 1700 styled octagon table, with a carved floating sand dollar motif on the legs. The top has a herringbone pattern, and ebony and tagua nut dental moldings around the edge. The tagua nuts are about 2” long, vegetable palm ivory, a natural substitute for elephant ivory. Materials: Ebony veneer, Jelutong, Mahogany, Tagua NutFinish: […]
This solid teak table was made with an expanding butterfly leaf top, which was somewhat unusual in design. The table and mechanical features were first shown on the front cover of Fine Woodworking Magazine in 1992. Materials: Solid Teak and BrassFinish: Tung oilDimensions: 52” wide x 29” tall x 75” or 100” long. (132 cm […]
This coffee table features a fossiliferous limestone top shaped to the curved mahogany base. This limestone contains 350 million year old Orthoceras trilobites fossils found near Morocco. Dimensions: 38” x 38” x 19” highFinish: Hand rubbed Tung Oil finish ©1996 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)
Back to Portfolio A Duncan Phyfe style family breakfast table with custom monogram inlay on the borderwork set into a 16-way radial match Mahogany background. The letters in the image are interwoven, spelling the names of the family members. Materials: Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut, Bronze (Feet)Finish: Conversion Varnish, WaxDimensions: 54″ Diameter x 30″ High ©2005 Paul […]
Back to Portfolio Small contemporary marquetry drop leaf table depicting a circular wrapping ribbon motif. Wood: Mahogany (Frame and Background, Satinwood, Rosewood, and Holly.Finish: Conversion varnish, and lemon wax.Size: 46″ x 26″ x 29″ high (117 cm x 66 cm x 74 cm high) ©2003 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)
Back to Portfolio Two marquetry side tables depicting cattails with an inlaid male and female hummingbird made of precious and semi precious stone. Wood: Maple framed, Laurel, Andaroba, Poplar, Imbulia and Holly.Stone: Red Opal, Turquoise, and various MarbleFinish: Tung Oil, Acrylic lacquerDimensions: 23″ x 23″ x 22.5″ tall (59 cm, 59 cm x 57 cm) […]
Back to Portfolio Table top marquetry projects made for classroom demonstrations during five-day decorative veneering and marquetry seminars. 24” to 32” diameter ©2008 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)
Back to Portfolio A round glass top table with a halo edge rail. A religious motif based on the intersection of two faiths set on two intersecting icosahedrons. Wood: Satinwood, Ebony, Elm, Walnut burl, Maple and Boxwood.Shell: Mother of Pearl.Finish: Conversion Varnish.Dimensions: 46″ diameter x 19″ tall (117 cm x 48 cm) ©2001 Paul Schürch […]
Back to Portfolio A finely made neoclassical style table made from ebony and white gold leaf. Wood: Macassar Ebony, Mahogany.Metal: Steel support work, and White gold leaf.Finish: Gloss varnish finish.Dimensions: 30″ height x 54″ width x 11 feet long (76 cm x 137 cm x 335 cm) ©1999 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)
Back to Portfolio A sofa back table made of wood and stone with the marble slab suspended between two wooden columns, on a maple base. Wood: Maple, Birdseye maple.Stone: Botocino Marble.Finish: Hand-rubbed Oil.Dimensions: 30″ height x 65″ x 18″ (76 cm x 165 cm x 46 cm) ©1997 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)
Back to Portfolio An end table exhibiting a garland of blooming flowers on the top and base. Wood: Mahogany, Jelutong, Pollard Ash, Tulipier, Boxwood, Walnut, Padauk, Peroba Rosa, Satinwood, Mansonia, Pearwood, Makore, Birch and Purpleheart.Finish: Conversion varnish finish.Dimensions: 24″ height x 29″ diameter (61 cm x 74 cm) ©1993 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)
Back to Portfolio A series of eastern styled tables depicting a stand of bamboo with a beetle in the foliage. Wood: Walnut, Pollard Ash, Poplar, Tulipier, Maple and LaurelStone: Malachite, and Opal with SilverFinish: Hand-rubbed Tung Oil VarnishDimensions: 18″ high x 42″ wide x 21″ deep (46 cm x 107 cm x 53 cm) ©1997 […]
Back to Portfolio A graceful table and base supporting the ribbon and inlaid dragonfly. Wood: Carpathian Elm, Lemonwood, Rosewood and Olive.Stone: Lapis Lazuli, River rock and Lila marble.Metal: Copper.Finish: Hand-rubbed Oil.Dimensions: 19″ height x 21″ x 42″ (48 cm x 53 cm x 107 cm) ©2000 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)
Back to Portfolio A rotating three tiered inlaid bedside table. Wood: Mahogany, Pollard Ash, Tulipier, Purpleheart, Birdseye Maple, Black Pearwood and Boxwood.Finish: Tung Oil /Varnish, Lemon oil.Dimensions: 27″ height x 35″ diameter ( 69 cm x 89 cm) ©1995 Paul Schürch Woodwork (previous) (next)