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Play at Joe's

Ross Peterson — Thu, 18 Oct 2001 14:13:37 GMT

This music stand was presented as an Official Protocol Gift on behalf of President George W. Bush to Emperor Akihito of Japan. It is functionally equivalent to the ubiquitous back metal stands, but considerably more pleasant to look at.

Jean Wolf Cabinet

Ross Peterson — Thu, 18 Oct 2001 14:01:24 GMT

A small cabinet 48 h x 34 w x 16 d designed to occupy an alcove at the top of the stairs near the home's second floor main entrance. The Asian influences are reflections on other pieces on display in the home.

Sleep at Joe's

Ross Peterson — Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:32:19 GMT

I will let the work speak for itself.

M.F. Chairs

Ross Peterson — Sat, 21 Jul 2001 00:13:53 GMT

These chairs were part of a commission to design and build ten side chairs and a massive dining table from two slabs of Oregon myrtle and walnut. The backs are 5 ply tapered bent laminations pressed around a form to create the proper lumbar support. The spare look leads people to think that the chairs are uncomfortable, but a test sit quickly dispels that notion.

Work at Joe's

Ross Peterson — Thu, 19 Jul 2001 01:14:21 GMT

This desk was originally designed as a writing desk, but has been "cyberized" with the owner now storing his laptop in the single drawer to alleviate clutter in his home office. It is built from an exceptionally beautiful plank of bubinga, with a padauk frame and cocobolo as accent wood. It's one from a selection of "at Joe's" pieces owned by a collector whose name is all too obvious.