The Wood Whisperer Guild - Greene & Greene Blanket Chest
The Wood Whisperer Guild - Greene & Greene Blanket Chest
2013 | 13 videos | Mp4, 1280x720, various kbps | AAC, various kbps | 5+ hrs. | 3.67 Gb
2013 | 13 videos | Mp4, 1280x720, various kbps | AAC, various kbps | 5+ hrs. | 3.67 Gb
This blanket chest takes inspiration from the original Thorsen House Blanket Chest and was designed in collaboration with Greene & Greene expert Darrell Peart. We are calling it a “blanket chest,” but this piece could also be a toy chest or perhaps downsized as an elegant tool chest for the shop.
The project features numerous Greene & Greene techniques including finger joints, ebony plugs, arched handles, and breadboard ends. If you’re not a fan of the Greene & Greene style, you can simply leave the Greene & Greene details out and you’ll still have a serviceable blanket chest.
Historical Relevance
Charles and Henry Greene designed a series of “ultimate bungalows” in the early 1900’s and filled the houses with masterfully-designed furniture. Each house has it’s own special features and furniture. The Thorsen House in Berkeley, Ca. was built in 1909 and is currently owned by the Sigma Phi fraternity. Much of the original furniture is either missing or in private collections. One piece that has yet to be reproduced is the blanket chest.
G&G expert and furniture-maker Darrell Peart helped us design this chest with modern sensibilities in mind. So build yourself a piece of history by making a modern interpretation of the Thorsen House Blanket Chest.
This package contains 13 videos, cut list, plans and SketchUp Files (Imperial & Metric)
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The Wood Whisperer Guild - Greene & Greene Blanket Chest
The Wood Whisperer Guild - Greene & Greene Blanket Chest
