 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
|
Gallery
A sampling of work I've done.
Reprodcutions
A look at my ability to create elegant, reproduction furniture.
The Process
The detailed production of Ken Turber furniture.
Contact
How to get in touch with me. |
|
 |
My name is Ken Turner and welcome to my web site. I’ve started a small business building the very highest quality furniture. My specialty is making period reproductions of Queen Anne, Chippendale and Federal style furniture from the 18 th century. But, I also build other styles as well, and I can custom design a piece to meet your specific needs. This website has a gallery that shows some of the furniture I’ve built. There you’ll see Windsor Chairs, as well as Queen Anne and Chippendale pieces. In addition there is a section on furniture construction that talks about the different joints that can be used to build furniture. There is also a section on chair construction that explains why modern mass produced chairs tend to loosen up and why a hand-crafted Windsor chair will not. In the ‘Contact Us’ page, there is information on how I like to work with a customer, whether in person or via the internet, to create that special heirloom-quality piece, as well as my e-mail address and phone number. I hope you enjoy the site, visit it often, and tell your friends about it!
I started building furniture more years ago than I like to remember. It started as a hobby, but recently we decided to have a go at starting a business – Ken Turner Hand-Crafted Furniture. I’ve been fortunate to study under some of the best craftsmen in the US. I first studied with John Dodd at Rochester Institute of Technology’s prestigious School for American Craftsmen. John builds outstanding contemporary furniture. I learned a lot from John, but I always had it in my mind to build reproduction furniture. Eventually I crossed paths with Gene Landon from Montoursville, Pa. Gene is the absolute top master of 18 th century furniture. He’s built pieces for Presidents Bush and Carter as well as Vice President Cheney. His knowledge of 18 th century furniture is extraordinary. My study with Gene for the past 6 years has given me the ability to produce authentically crafted 18 th century reproductions. I have also learned to build Windsor chairs which I really enjoy building because these chairs require a lot less time to build than the Chippendale type chair. Yet the Windsor chairs are challenging because they require different types of skills such as turning, steam bending and seat carving. My work has been seen in Fine Woodworking and Early American Life Magazines. I’ve also been chosen by Early American Life Magazine as one of their Top 200 Traditional Craftsmen for 2003 and 2004.
|
|
|
 |
|
..........................© All rights reserved 2005, Ken Turner .......................... |
|
 |
 |
|
|
At Honda, that's our
goldwing.Also check with the
dealers viper.Your choice of an adventure
travel companies.It reminds of that cool
spy gadget.he police attempt to catch this
motorbike.This article contains
cherokee.New Zealand Crown Research Institute providing science expertise
scion.Get 2002 Ford
f250.Explore sites for famous and emerging
fashion designers.News, vehicle information, offers,dealers, price quotes and more
dodges.Wholesale prices on
motorcycle parts.Current and archived reviews for
jeep.We Want To Hear Your
hemi.I need some info. on the functions of the ubolt
www kia com.This review of the Toyota
4 runner.Company, Technology, Products, Press · welcome
sebring.Most dealers are prepared to ship anywhere in the country
hemi dealers.Reviews and Information on the
e350.The official Web site for
toyota center houston tx.Wherever you are heading:
bmw service.Search for discount
bmw parts.The most comprehensive
classic car.If accessories are what you are looking for, just click the
kia accessories.Aerodynamically designed convertible top adds very little weight to the body, one of the many reasons the
miatanv4 disp error nv4 disp error won't chair