2025 Show Gallery

This equestrian inspired accent table salutes the cowboy heritage shared by all Texans whether they have spent time in the saddle or merely dreamed of riding horseback on the open range.

The top is an exceptional specimen of spalted curly Pecan from the owner’s private reserve at Berdoll Sawmill. It has been stabilized, machined and slip matched. The faceted star is handcrafted from shop-sawn Mesquite, Pecan, and Holly veneers. Inlaid on either side are Mesquite “headstall straps” complete with brass buckles.

The top is capped with Mesquite breadboard ends that are shaped like the “pommel” of a saddle. They are attached with traditional mortise and tenons using draw bore pins capped with decorative brass accents. The ends feature carved “longhorn” embellishments and a concho to represent the “saddle horn”.

A quartersawn Pecan, box-jointed “strongbox” is suspended beneath the table top and wrapped by a Mesquite “billet strap” with brass buckles. The fitted Pecan drawer includes a marquetry horse head motif inside and a Texas flag motif underneath. It runs on custom UHMW glides to ensure a lifetime of smooth operation. The Mesquite front is emblazoned with a Western motif to match the custom drawer pull. The back of the drawer is ventilated with a meandering horse trail on a polished aluminum panel.

The distinctive legs are modeled after Western “curb bits” for horse bridles. Each leg is constructed with eight thin layers of resawn Pecan that have been epoxy laminated together in a vacuum press for structural strength. The wood was then machined and shaped using shop made templates. It is ebonized to resemble forged iron and sandwiched between polished aluminum panels secured with brass binding bolts. The legs are spanned with polished brass tubes to mimic a “straight bar mouthpiece.”

The floating shelf is wrapped in full-grain leather that has been dyed, waxed, and distressed. It is secured with traditional hide glue and decorative upholstery tacks. This living finish will continue to develop patina and character over time just like a trusted saddle. The Mesquite ends are shaped like a “saddle cantle” and sport polished aluminum horseshoe inlays.

We enjoy the challenges that arise from working with different materials and then combining them together in an unexpected way.  We chose to use aluminum and brass because they can be machined with standard woodworking tools. All work was accomplished without the use of a CNC router or Shaper Origin. 

The wood finish is a European hardwax oil that has been hand rubbed to a satin sheen. The metal components have been polished to 3,000 grit and coated with an industrial protective finish.

58” Long by 18” Wide by 32” Tall

Texas Style

$15,000

This side table is constructed in a simple, shaker craftsman style, made of American elm and pecan. It has a large tile inlay that was handcrafted by the artist, stoneware was fired in a shino glaze. The piece is finished in hard wax-oil.

Emerging Artist

$700

This table has a cherry frame capturing a floating maple drawer case. Each edge is inlaid with ebony with the corners meeting in three-way miters. The back of the case features a framed, hand-textured panel. Continuous grain runs from one drawer front to the other. Drawer bottoms are lined with velour fabric.

Emerging Artist

Not For Sale

This carving is based on the original eagle drawn by William Barton and Charles Thompson for the American Congress in 1783. It is the eagle that can be seen on the back of the one dollar bill. This eagle is carved from bass wood and started as a 9” wide by 2” depth by 7’ long blank. The top of the wings is supplemented by the addition of an additional 2” section, increasing the depth of the wings to 4 inches. The top of the wings has a deep concave shoulder.

The blank was marked and rough cut on a band saw. The shape was roughed out with various carving techniques including the use of power tools to remove some of the wood. Special care was taken to carve the head of the eagle including the eye, beak, and tongue.

After the carving was completed, the eagle was covered with pure gold leaf. This required the whole eagle to be painted white. The surface was then prepared with a special glue to adhere the gold leaf to the surface. The gold leaf comes in 4” x 4” squares which were carefully laid and burnished to the surface with soft brushes.

Art Style

Not For Sale

This is a console table made of walnut and maple lamination with steam-bent laminated legs. The legs form a tapered shape reflecting four boots standing in a “bow-legged” fashion. No metal fasteners were used in this table. 

Emerging Artist

$3,250

Nothing says “Texas” like the world famous Alamo. To make the framework of this desk flow together with pleasing lines and unusual grain, it was made from a single full 2” thick by 8’ long board of 100% Texas spalted elm. The smooth curves and subtle lines are indicative of the Spanish influence on furniture at the time of the Alamo in 1836.

The desk top art was inspired by a photo taken on a beautiful, cloudless day. The design is rustic yet refined, capturing the rugged beauty of the Alamo itself. The Alamo Mission desktop marquetry totals 429 individual pieces made of 9 different species of all natural wood. Some pieces have been shaded with hot sand to add depth and shadows. The only dyed wood is the blue English sycamore used in the windows for the reflection of the sky.

The single small drawer is made of Texas spalted elm and nicely contrasting Peruvian walnut. The figured elm on the face of the drawer is cut from the middle of a single board of spalted elm that spans the front and flawlessly matches the grain. The drawer features hand-cut, half-blind dovetails on the front and hand- cut through dovetails on the back. Inside features an originally designed mocking- bird (the Texas State Bird) on a pecan tree (the Texas State Tree) marquetry art on a background of beautifully figured cherry. The marquetry is made of 19 species of wood totaling 78 pieces of all natural wood, with the one exception being the yellow koto for the bird’s eye.

The desktop and drawer marquetry totals a mind-boggling 507 meticulously hand-cut and individually placed pieces of wood. There are 28 species of wood from around the world.

No CNC was used for any part of this piece. It is entirely hand-designed, hand-cut and handmade.

Texas Style

$7,680

Columna LUX is hand-carved from a single Central Texas cedar log. The inner heart of the tree is revealed through a carefully carved vertical aperture, exposing rich tonal contrasts and the flowing, organic grain of the core wood. Every curve is sanded to a satin finish, inviting touch as much as admiration. A soft, golden light radiates from within, illuminating the cedar’s raw beauty and casting a quiet ambient glow. Columna LUX is anchored by a 15” stainless steel base with a brushed, swirl pattern.

Emerging Artist

$5,950

Exquisitely crafted hand forged steel base by

Fredericksburg artist Bill Bowman

Live edged highly sculpted Texas Mesquite tabletop by

Roger Ellison

31 ½”H x 64”W x 16”D

Contemporary

$2,995

The Tabula Rasa Writing Chairs are a set of two chairs crafted from locally sourced Texas walnut and black willow. They were designed to cater to the act of writing by carefully considering the posture and movements of their users.

The wooden frames of the chairs were constructed following general principles borrowed from traditional Appalachian chair making. Resting on the frame are the 1/8” thick aluminum “slate” which is separated from the wood by a thin strip of rubber in the front and two bushings in the back. As the writer shifts forwards and backward in the chair, the “slate” flexes and conforms to the user’s changing positions. They also feature gently curving backrests to accommodate the lower back and a subtle, ergonomic handle to use when moving them.

Apart from the initial rough breakdown of the slabs and the laser cutting of the aluminum seat, the chairs were crafted by the exclusive use of hand tools. This was done to create a more striking contrast between the handcrafted look of the wooden frames and the machined metal seat. The Tabula Rasas feature spindles, stretchers, and profiles that were entirely carved by hand. Also featured are hand- cut half blind dovetails, half laps, and mortise and tenon joinery.

Emerging Artist

$10,000

This craftsman-style end table is almost entirely made from a mesquite slab recovered from a fallen tree near San Antonio. The table has a single, dove-tailed drawer with a Texas ebony pull. The top is a book-matched portion of the same slab. The finish is hand-rubbed shellac and wax.

Emerging Artist

$1,100

Sofa ANNA is a beautiful, hand-crafted daybed, upholstered with fine Italian fabric. Square tube construction includes square tube legs. The railing is powder-coated wrought iron with decorative elements and small iron balls. The bed is completed by a hand-crafted upholstered castor and cushions.

Contemporary

$7,800

While helping a friend unload firewood, the artist found four unusual of either oak or pecan. The pieces were resawn and sanded to end up with 4 live edge pieces, too thick for veneer, too thin for anything else. Time to be creative... the panels are firewood, the frame is wenge, and the concept is the artist’s. Why hide some- thing nice in a closed cabinet when you can get enticing views of your hidden treasures?

Art Style

$2,600

This was table made from several pieces of mesquite. The simple design emphasizes the beauty of the wood over the complexity of design. Simplicity is a basic tapered leg frame of mesquite with a floating top of figured walnut. This was finished with LAED Hardwax oil.

Contemporary

$1,400

This mid-century coffee table was constructed with poplar and birch plywood. Dado and rabbet joinery method was used for stability, durability and strength. The table was finished with a dark walnut stain and clear coat finish. 

Emerging Artist

$750

This console table has been crafted from recycled oak flooring, blending modern design with the timeless character of reclaimed wood. The live-edge drawer front adds an organic touch while the slim, tapered legs give it a light, elegant profile. Sustainably built and beautifully finished, it is a statement piece that brings warmth, craftsmanship, and a story of renewal to any space. 

Emerging Artist

$3,250

Every curve of the Grainflow Rocker is born from motion, the continuous rhythm between precision and nature. Handcrafted from layered American maple hard- wood, its surface flows like water over stone, revealing organic lines that trace the story of its making. Each Grainflow is shaped until the transitions feel as seamless as ice beneath the fingertips. The wood grain isn’t hidden, it is a visual echo of energy, patience , and mastery. No two pieces are alike and no detail is accidental. 

Emerging Artist

$6,800

The Rise and Relax Table is designed with versatility, pulling inspiration from a 1956 Family Handyman article transforming from a full-height dining table to a low-profile coffee table. The solid wood top is made from locally sourced ash juniper lumber, showcasing the natural grain patterns, knots, and character marks that come from this hearty and rugged tree in the Texas Hill Country.
The base features a hinged, folding leg system: a modern geometric cross- frame for coffee table height and a clean, tapered leg design for dining height. The legs are crafted from the same wood as the top, creating a cohesive aesthetic while allowing the table to adapt to different functions and spaces.
By re-imagining that mid-century ingenuity with modern craftsmanship, this table blends practicality with artistry, honoring both tradition and innovation. Whether it’s serving as the centerpiece of a family meal or anchoring a cozy living room, the Rise and Relax Table embodies both form and function in everyday living. 

Emerging Artist

$1,400

This floor lamp was inspired by a similarly shaped, hammered-copper lamp seen in a hotel room in Marrakech , Morocco. This neo-craftsman style lamp is comprised of tiger calico maple, figured walnut, and cherry. The lamp shade is cherry with hand-made mulberry paper from Laos. All finished with hand-rubbed oil and Osmo wax. There are two knobs for controlling the upper and lower internal lights. 

Contemporary

$3,600

This record cabinet is designed to hold a growing collection of 7” vinyl records. The cabinet is made of walnut and maple. The case has through-mitered dovetails at the four corners and sits atop a dovetailed toe kick. The 24 drawers are removable for easy curation of the collection. The drawers are dovetailed at the four corners and feature semicircular recessed pulls. The drawers ride on integral runners and are piston fit into their openings. 

Contemporary

Not For Sale

This piece is a spalted burl pecan book match on matching metal legs. When wood is captured somewhere between the extremes of being completely sound and aged, it can display magnificent beauty. The marbling, discoloration, and prominent black lines that occur during the aging process is called spalting. So what do you do? Discard the old and decayed? Spending extra time on the aged can reveal a lot of beauty. This applies not just to wood... 

Emerging Artist

Not For Sale

This table has carved lily pads with frogs resting on the edge of one and a dragonfly resting on another. The crack in the wood was addressed by inlaying three carved dragonflies serving as Dutchman joints, positioned as though they are hovering. The inlays are made of ash, pecan and mahogany woods. Cattails and grass are carved into the pecan table legs (harvested from Hurricane Ike) to continue the lily pond theme. This design is a nod to sitting by a pond edged with cattails and grass, and dotted with lily pads, frogs, and dragonflies. No mosquitoes! 

Contemporary

$7,500

This Nakashima-inspired table is crafted from a single slab of walnut, featuring a live edge that showcases the wood’s natural shape. A dark vein runs across the surface adding contrast to the warm walnut grain. Finished with food-safe Odie’s Oil for protection and a natural feel, the table features an angled-leg base that combines stability with a clean, modern look. 

Emerging Artist

$1,800

American empire style desk with a single drawer crafted in solid cherry, featuring a captive glass roundel in the trestle base. Finished with Tried and True varnish oil. 

Traditional

Not For Sale

These sculptural chairs are crafted in cherry with subtle wenge accents. The joinery is meticulously hand cut. The design reflects a distinctly modern silhouette combining refined, flowing geometry and straight, sharp angles in a manner that pleases the eye. The finish is a clear lacquer. The self-upholstered seats are fine leather adhered to sculpted foam.
The crisp geometry and contemporary design speaks a delicate language, just daring you to sit. More art than utility, the chairs were in the artist’s office and saw daily use. Anyone entering and taking a seat risked dozing off in comfort. 

Emerging Artist

$8,500

In an effort to preserve a sought after resource, the teak used in this chair is plantation grown and harvested. Old-growth and native teak trees are endangered today. Teak became a staple in Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture for its durability, warm color, and suitability for the clean, minimalist designs of the era. The artist feels that this special edition of his production chair is well suited for a display of the long-prized wood.
Wood finished with 3 coats of Danish oil blend. 

Contemporary

$4,500

This side table was greatly influenced by the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Mr. Wright designed a lamp similar to this for his home, Taliesin, in Spring Green, Wisconsin. The table was designed to build the lamp into the table to free up space on the table top. The wood used in this table is Texas live oak, self- harvested after the tree died from oak wilt. The wood was air dried for ten years before it was milled into lumber. While not generally commercially available, the grain in live oak is interlocking which provides the strength to support its huge limbs, often seen growing parallel to the ground. The interlocking grain of the live oak provides the swirl pattern seen in the wood here. The base spine is carved with a symbol that Mr. Wright called “swirling arrow” which complements the swirling grain of the live oak. The finish is a blend of varnish, tung oil, and mineral spirits applied in multiple coats followed by hand-rubbed Brix wax. Lighting is provided by dimmable LED lamps controlled by a dimmer switch at the base of the lamp column. The drawer bottom is painted in Mr. Wright’s signature “Cherokee Red” color. 

Contemporary

$3,000