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26/10/2007 4:05 PM

what's the best looking piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen?

Wood is widely used in making furnitures, wall units, and
shelves...etc., just like glass, metal and other 'modern looking'
mateiral, wood is also used to create "ART". What is the best looking
piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen? And what kind of
wood is it??


This topic has 11 replies

Jj

"Jon"

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

27/10/2007 12:41 PM

That knife is in a storefront on the Mag mile in downtown Chicago.

Jon


"Mike Patterson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:05:01 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>
>>Wood is widely used in making furnitures, wall units, and
>>shelves...etc., just like glass, metal and other 'modern looking'
>>mateiral, wood is also used to create "ART". What is the best looking
>>piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen? And what kind of
>>wood is it??
>
> Back in 1980 I saw a large wooden "Swiss Army knife" in Evansville,
> IN.
>
> It was about 4 feet long in the handle and made of a variety of woods.
> The smooth lines, perfect edges, and subtly contrasting colors and
> textures have always stuck in my mind.
>
> I'd like to know where that piece ended up...
>
> Mike
> Mike Patterson
> Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
> Lily Tomlin

HR

[email protected] (Ross Hebeisen)

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

27/10/2007 7:16 PM

check out the black ash burl vase on this site
www.josephwujcik.com
I supplied the burl.
ross

JP

Jay Pique

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

27/10/2007 3:56 PM

On Oct 26, 7:05 pm, [email protected] wrote:
> Wood is widely used in making furnitures, wall units, and
> shelves...etc., just like glass, metal and other 'modern looking'
> mateiral, wood is also used to create "ART". What is the best looking
> piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen? And what kind of
> wood is it??

http://tinyurl.com/yqmggo

Ziricote, with ebony plugs.

JP

TT

"Toller"

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

27/10/2007 10:37 PM


"Kate" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I would have to say some of the boxes on this page...
> Someday, I hope to be able to do something similar.
> http://www.woodworkersauction.com/WOM/Nairi/boxes.htm
>
> I have also seen some amazing bowls, not so much the shape but the beauty
> of
> the wood is what made them amazing.
> Generally what WOWs me, is craftsmanship. Attention to detail and form.
>
They are extraordinary examples of skill, but I just find them attractive.
Art, and beauty, is rather different than simple craftsmanship; no matter
how great it is.

MP

Mike Patterson

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

28/10/2007 7:16 PM

Really?

COOL!

Where is it? Please? :-)



On Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:41:12 -0500, "Jon" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>That knife is in a storefront on the Mag mile in downtown Chicago.
>
>Jon
>
>
>"Mike Patterson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:05:01 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>>
>>>Wood is widely used in making furnitures, wall units, and
>>>shelves...etc., just like glass, metal and other 'modern looking'
>>>mateiral, wood is also used to create "ART". What is the best looking
>>>piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen? And what kind of
>>>wood is it??
>>
>> Back in 1980 I saw a large wooden "Swiss Army knife" in Evansville,
>> IN.
>>
>> It was about 4 feet long in the handle and made of a variety of woods.
>> The smooth lines, perfect edges, and subtly contrasting colors and
>> textures have always stuck in my mind.
>>
>> I'd like to know where that piece ended up...
>>
>> Mike
>> Mike Patterson
>> Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
>> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
>> Lily Tomlin
>
Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
"I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin

MJ

"Mark Johnson"

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

27/10/2007 10:15 PM

Which storefront? I'd like to see that.

-MJ

"Jon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> That knife is in a storefront on the Mag mile in downtown Chicago.
>
> Jon
>
>
> "Mike Patterson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:05:01 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>>
>>>Wood is widely used in making furnitures, wall units, and
>>>shelves...etc., just like glass, metal and other 'modern looking'
>>>mateiral, wood is also used to create "ART". What is the best looking
>>>piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen? And what kind of
>>>wood is it??
>>
>> Back in 1980 I saw a large wooden "Swiss Army knife" in Evansville,
>> IN.
>>
>> It was about 4 feet long in the handle and made of a variety of woods.
>> The smooth lines, perfect edges, and subtly contrasting colors and
>> textures have always stuck in my mind.
>>
>> I'd like to know where that piece ended up...
>>
>> Mike
>> Mike Patterson
>> Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
>> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
>> Lily Tomlin
>
>

ss

"sweet sawdust"

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

27/10/2007 9:45 AM


<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Wood is widely used in making furnitures, wall units, and
> shelves...etc., just like glass, metal and other 'modern looking'
> mateiral, wood is also used to create "ART". What is the best looking
> piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen? And what kind of
> wood is it??
>

whate ever my customer has just walked off with leaving money behind.

Ks

"Kate"

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

27/10/2007 4:39 PM

I would have to say some of the boxes on this page...
Someday, I hope to be able to do something similar.
http://www.woodworkersauction.com/WOM/Nairi/boxes.htm

I have also seen some amazing bowls, not so much the shape but the beauty of
the wood is what made them amazing.
Generally what WOWs me, is craftsmanship. Attention to detail and form.

Kate

<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Wood is widely used in making furnitures, wall units, and
shelves...etc., just like glass, metal and other 'modern looking'
mateiral, wood is also used to create "ART". What is the best looking
piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen? And what kind of
wood is it??

TT

"Toller"

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

27/10/2007 10:40 PM


"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Kate" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>I would have to say some of the boxes on this page...
>> Someday, I hope to be able to do something similar.
>> http://www.woodworkersauction.com/WOM/Nairi/boxes.htm
>>
>> I have also seen some amazing bowls, not so much the shape but the beauty
>> of
>> the wood is what made them amazing.
>> Generally what WOWs me, is craftsmanship. Attention to detail and form.
>>
> They are extraordinary examples of skill, but I just find them attractive.
> Art, and beauty, is rather different than simple craftsmanship; no matter
> how great it is.
Oops... That should be "I just don't find them attractive". Which is
another reason I would never attempt anything like them; one goof...

MP

Mike Patterson

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

27/10/2007 12:03 PM

On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:05:01 -0700, [email protected] wrote:

>Wood is widely used in making furnitures, wall units, and
>shelves...etc., just like glass, metal and other 'modern looking'
>mateiral, wood is also used to create "ART". What is the best looking
>piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen? And what kind of
>wood is it??

Back in 1980 I saw a large wooden "Swiss Army knife" in Evansville,
IN.

It was about 4 feet long in the handle and made of a variety of woods.
The smooth lines, perfect edges, and subtly contrasting colors and
textures have always stuck in my mind.

I'd like to know where that piece ended up...

Mike
Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
"I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin

MP

Mike Patterson

in reply to [email protected] on 26/10/2007 4:05 PM

28/10/2007 7:21 PM


If you do, take some pictures, willya?

Mike


On Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:15:40 -0500, "Mark Johnson"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Which storefront? I'd like to see that.
>
>-MJ
>
>"Jon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> That knife is in a storefront on the Mag mile in downtown Chicago.
>>
>> Jon
>>
>>
>> "Mike Patterson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> On Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:05:01 -0700, [email protected] wrote:
>>>
>>>>Wood is widely used in making furnitures, wall units, and
>>>>shelves...etc., just like glass, metal and other 'modern looking'
>>>>mateiral, wood is also used to create "ART". What is the best looking
>>>>piece of art made of wood that you have ever seen? And what kind of
>>>>wood is it??
>>>
>>> Back in 1980 I saw a large wooden "Swiss Army knife" in Evansville,
>>> IN.
>>>
>>> It was about 4 feet long in the handle and made of a variety of woods.
>>> The smooth lines, perfect edges, and subtly contrasting colors and
>>> textures have always stuck in my mind.
>>>
>>> I'd like to know where that piece ended up...
>>>
>>> Mike
>>> Mike Patterson
>>> Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
>>> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
>>> Lily Tomlin
>>
>>
>
Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
"I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin


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