Hi to all,
I recently completed the Philadelphia Walnut Chippendale Bureau, the plans for which were supplied to SAPFM by
Larry Mauritz. It has very nicely shaped ogee feet with the primary walnut backed up with secondary wood
I noticed that the secondary wood around the feet, including the glue blocks show quite a bit when the piece is in a room. The secondary wood used was poplar, so it really contrasts with the walnut.
I've never noticed that contrast in highchests and dressing tables, and of course there is not much secondary wood in chairs.
So my question is how to others handle this? How about on the originals? As many times as I've been through the museums in Williamsburg, I can't say that I've noticed the secondary wood contrasting with the primary.
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Thanks
Frank Duff
Monkton, MD
I recently completed the Philadelphia Walnut Chippendale Bureau, the plans for which were supplied to SAPFM by
Larry Mauritz. It has very nicely shaped ogee feet with the primary walnut backed up with secondary wood
I noticed that the secondary wood around the feet, including the glue blocks show quite a bit when the piece is in a room. The secondary wood used was poplar, so it really contrasts with the walnut.
I've never noticed that contrast in highchests and dressing tables, and of course there is not much secondary wood in chairs.
So my question is how to others handle this? How about on the originals? As many times as I've been through the museums in Williamsburg, I can't say that I've noticed the secondary wood contrasting with the primary.
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Thanks
Frank Duff
Monkton, MD