Salem Secretary
Tommy built this classic late 18th century Salem, Massachusetts style piece while a student at the North Bennett Street school in Boston. It is constructed of mahogany and stands over 8 ft. tall. Traditional period elements include the ball and claw feet, brass hardware, and tombstone doors (look at them open in the slideshow to see where they got their name). The lower drawers were carved from a solid piece of mahogany to create their boxy shape. Tommy meticulously hand carved the shell elements and pinwheels that embellish the piece.
I am currently a woodworking student and I am amazed that you did this as a student project (great job). If you don’t mind me asking, how many hours (and/or semesters) went into this Salem Secretary? Thank you for your time.
Did it in a week
oh yeah this Salem Secretary is a pretty amazing piece of furniture that i would love to have.. i know that i can build it myself, but that said i haven’t ever been that good with woodworking.. i did take it in high school, but i took a lot of different art kind of classes in school.. so yeah i am wondering how to get this if i decide that i can’t make it myself?