Blaise Gaston

Liquor Cabinet

Beeswing Andiroba, Mahogany, Glass and Granite

H7' x W40"

Photo by Philip Beauline

Jan Hessel

Curled Fork and Spoon

Cast Silver

5 x 1 x 1"

Photos by Jan Hessel

Teapot 3

Cast Sterling Silver and formed Bronze

8 x 8 x 3"

Kim Baxter and Michelle Pajak-Reynolds

Salt Cellar Set  

 Acrylic, sterling silver, 24k gold, 22.5k gold, sea salt

1.625" h x 11.75w x 7" d

Salt Cellar Set celebrates the beauty of salt, showcased like gems for the table, elevating today’s intimate dining experience.

Photo by Brad Ronevich

Carrie Crocker

Ticket Tea Strainer

6 x 2¾ x 1 ½ in.
Copper & Brass

Ticker Tea Straineris good for sharing two “Admit One” experiences. The circus acts as a metaphor for my upbringing. University of Arkansas, Little Rock Private Collection

Photo by: Carrie Crocker

Yael Shomroni

Buttoned Bowl

Clay

4" x 9" x 9"

Photo by Lon Brauer 

Lorena Angulo

Super Bowl 2010 

Copper clay

3.33" x 3.10" x .70"

Photo by Lorena Angelo

Maureen Brusa Zappellini

Crenelated Shakers aka Gear Shakers

Copper and Pewter

3 x 3 x1 ½"

Gear Shakersare hollow pewter shakers with hidden holes. They are an exploration of the elasticity of pewter and an unexpected forms for tableware.

Photos by Maureen Brussa Zappellini

Mushroom Vibe shakers

Pewter, copper, silver 14 k and torch fired enamel “flanges”

7 ½ x 1 ½ x 1 ½ (taller)  ½ x 1 ½ x 1 ½ (shorter one)

These Seussian figures are reminiscent of the oddly erotic and elegant shapes of mushrooms growing on a sodden log (without all the mess).

Bifei Cao 曹畢飛    

The Memory of Southland in China-An Explanation of Yixing Teapot

Sterling silver, Padauk, Acrylic painting

H2 1/8'' x W2 3/8'' x L9 3/4"

These Hollowares are a fusion of my Chinese aesthetic with an expressiveness that reflects my experience in the United States.

Photos by Bifi Cao

   The World is Dangerous - An Explanation of Yixing Teapot

Nugold,Copper,Ebony,Padauk,Walunt,Acrylic painting

H7 1/2'' x W2 1/4'' x L6"

Roger Deatherage 

Arthur Table and Chairs

Materials:  Solid Cherrywood, Ebony with Starfire Glass Disc

Size:  96” diameter, 30” high

The top is comprised of 64 tapered Cherry planks, with added Ebony details.

Photo by Roger Deatherag

Avery Lucas

Crouching Boy
Copper, Brass, and oil paint
Hand fabricated, formed, and chased
18 x 18 x 2.5"

Photos by: Avery Lucas

Ross Annels  

Helena's Cabinet

Australian Lacewood (Northern Silky Oak, Southern Silky Oak), plantation hoop pine plywood, aluminum

965 x 2430 x 630mm

The curvaceous cabinet was designed to compliment a table and chairs we had already made for Helena.

Photos by Ross Annels

Jolanda Verdegaal

Blue Chinese Canyon Teapot

Thrown stoneware clay; oxides wash, dry matt glaze and white glossy glaze, airbrushed with oxides, goldlustre.

H30 cm/ W18 cm/ D16 cm

Although these teapots are designed as objects to enjoy, they can certainly be used to pour out tea.

Photos by Jolanda Verdegaal 

Yellow Forest Teapot

Thrown stoneware clay; oxides wash, dry matt glaze and white glossy glaze, airbrushed with oxides, goldlustre.

H19 cm/ W29 cm/ D18 cm

My teapots, both thrown and hand build, have weathered surfaces, with textures like eroded rocks.

Teresa Jo Perry  

Mr. Mohawk Dude Bottle-Stopper

Copper, Sterling Silver, NuGold, African Porcupine Quills, Cork on glass bottle

10”H x 8W”x 0.5”D

 In American society extreme body adornment has become commonplace. “Mr. Mohawk Dude” celebrates diversity and our  freedom of expression.

Photo by: A. Stark

Sunhwa Kim

Bloom

Wood, Gold Powder, Nature lacquer

H2.2" x W12"

Photos by Bruce A. Fox

Light Foundation

H5.5" x W20" x D20"

Wood, Mother of Pearl, Nature lacquer

Daniel Rudy

Live Edge Serving Tray

Black Walnut & Maple for the handles

Overall: 18 ¾" x 12"

Live Edge Serving Tray explores the extreme contrasts found in nature and the beauty that lies within.

Photo by Daniel Rudy

Cosmo Barbaro

Texture  Study                                 

Reclaimed cherry, maple, milk paint

Sizes range from 14.5" to 10'5" diameter

Texture Study is an investigation into mark making and surface texture with rescued lumber.

Photos by Cosmo Barabro

Egypt

Maple, birdseye maple, ebony, Fiddleback maple,milk paint

30 x 16 x 14

Egypt stores silver flatware.

Pat Morrow

Leone Dining Table

hard maple, ash, milk paint

30”H x 84”W x 44”D

The distinctive legs of this table inspired the name ‘Leone,’ after spaghetti westerns. The colors match the client’s décor.

Photos by Toby Threadgill

Michael McCoy

The Cocktail Lamp Table

Bent Laminated Padauk, Amarillo & ‘Waterfall’ Shoji Paper

Finished with oil & varnish

H 74" x D 21" (Table), D 25" (Top)

Martini glass meets table. 60’s retro infused with modern style. Groovy…

Photo by Michael McCoy

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 Glen G. Guarino

Sculpture Under Glass

About the Curators: Glen Guarino, Guarino Furniture Designs has a MA in Studio Furniture. He taught on the high school level for 32 years & has been an adjunct professor in the Fine Arts School at William Paterson University since 2001. Glen has been designing & making furniture since 1978. Some of his recent publications are in Fine Woodworking, 500 Cabinets by Lark & Wood Art Today 2 by Schiffer Publishers. Glen has also been the subject of several articles & has appeared on TV. He exhibits in galleries & museums. Marie taught in inner city schools & has been helping Glen with his business for a number of years.