Cherry Orbit

Antique Demise/Competition For Woodworkers

With some exceptions, the value of hand-crafted antique furniture has declined in the last several years.  A run of the mill walnut Chippendale low chest of drawers, that sold for $5,000, fifteen years ago, is now selling for $800-1,200.  This would be great for a young person looking to buy except there appears to be little interest in antiques with the current generation.  It does represent competition to custom furniture makers such as ourselves who would have to charge $4,000-5000 to make the same form.  As you can see, it is a muddled market and a little difficult to figure out.

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June 23rd, 2010 Filed Under Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

It’s a Party

The warehouse may be a sanctuary and our sky fort, but it is also a giant closet for objects once loved and stored.  What better way to show our appreciation than to host an extravaganza yard sale.  Dusted to shine, these pieces move on again to be appreciated all over again.  Big and small – furniture to jewelry – all get to come to the party.

And it is a Party!

yard sale party

mannequin sold and transported

Happy customer

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June 20th, 2010 Filed Under Uncategorized | 24 Comments »

Our Most unique woodworking project

A photograph of an antique  Moroccan archway started the process between the clients and ourselves in introducing this architectural form into their house.  The kitchen needed to be anchored with a strong and creative entrance that reflected the photograph.  We interpreted this with free rein, conforming the north African details into such forms as the archway, panelled walls, doors, mirror, bulletin board and key kiosk.

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June 18th, 2010 Filed Under Uncategorized | 12 Comments »

Gallery/Sanctuary

We are very fortunate to live in warehouse space.  Our home is in essence our showroom showcasing the furniture we make, the art we collect, the treasures we find to redefine.  The gallery space on the first floor was created for furniture vignettes  but now the furniture shares space with my yoga studio.  It is a beautiful space filled with light where we all, animate and inanimate seem to thrive.

gallery/sanctuary

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June 12th, 2010 Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Humor

kitchen help

As with anything you do, it is a good idea to leave space for humor.  Having humor in my toolbox, allows  me to not take things so seriously.  It gives me latitude when dealing with a difficult situation or personality.  Humor  adds a creative element to the things Steve and I make.  It is by all means a language we use to keep us playful, present and interesting.

The Cherrys

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June 9th, 2010 Filed Under Uncategorized | 56 Comments »