Joseph Murphy: Custom Furniture Maker Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2009

Joseph Murphy: Custom Furniture Maker
Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2009

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Perusing the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, we were immediately drawn to the work of Annapolis-based Joseph Murphy — his designs on display were of a much smaller (apartment-friendly!) scale than much of the products at this show. Our favorite piece of his was the Two Steps Forward Console beautifully handcrafted from a combination of Walnut, Douglas Fir and Ebony...

We love the three, different width drawers and the contrast of the two woods in the dovetail joinery. You can see some of Joseph's inspiration, design process and construction on his site.

(Images: Aaron Able, Joseph Murphy)

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Yup, this is something that will still be cherished 100 and more years from now. Also, it would go wonderfully with quality furnity from any period.

posted by bromelia on March 30th 2009 at 2:03pm
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The color in that wood is so beautiful! I'm amazed by the craftsmanship!

http://www.carinagardner.com

posted by carinagardner on March 30th 2009 at 2:07pm
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This is great - Please keep showing us more local craftsmen's work!

posted by bepsf on March 30th 2009 at 2:41pm
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That is really gorgeous. And I agree, more local craftsmen!

posted by small clever rooms on March 30th 2009 at 5:25pm
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beautiful!!!
sooo sorry i missed the show. :o(
there's always next year!...
wishing you a brightly colored day,
mary nolte
http://www.kaleidoscopecolorconsulting.com

posted by mary nolte on March 30th 2009 at 8:08pm
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