More than twenty years since I started calling
myself a furniture maker and I'm still learning and
enjoying the work.
Most of my work is commissions and I like working with my
customers to design and build what they want. Then
occasionally, when I can fit it in, I build something on
speck; these pieces are usually the more challenging.
I strive to make my pieces to look clean and crisp,
with simple lines. By book-matching wood I use symmetry
to create a sense of harmony. I try to include curves for
visual interest and make all the pulls and handles
myself. Usually furniture performs a function and needs
to work well both mechanically and esthetically. Behind
the simple looks is the joiner work which ensures the
heirloom quality that I believe my customers deserve and
expect. I use dovetails wherever possible and mortise and
tennon joinery when appropriate. Whilst most of my work
uses time honored traditional woodworking techniques, I
enjoy using new technology when it helps me do things
that could not be done before. In a sense the creative
process comes in two parts; first deciding what to build
and then figuring out how to do it. I like both
parts!
My shop looks out over the redwood forest just three
miles from Hwy 128 at the north end of the Anderson
Valley. Visitors are always welcome to come by. I usually
have a few pieces in the showroom and I'm always ready to
discuss a new project.
Give me a call,
(707) 895 3506
or
e-mail, anthony@mcn.org
To see more images and find out more please visit;
www.leightonwoodwork.com
