| Allan Rutherford |
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Born 1946, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Self taught woodworker dedicated to producing furniture which will become an integral part of one's life.
Full time builder of custom furniture in New Germany, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia
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| About the Artist |
My current focus is designing and building contemporary furniture inspired by the designs and methods of the Arts and Crafts Movement. I enjoy working together with clients to provide them with carefully hand crafted furniture which will fulfill their needs now and become heirlooms for future generations. |
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Walnut and Maple Console
2005 wood and marble 76cm H x 46.5cm D x 118cm W |
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An orginal design by myself, this table is a contemporary interpretation of classic Mission designs. Constructed of solid walnut and figured Canadian hard maple with inlaid marble in the top and oiled bronze pulls. Hand rubbed satin finish. $2400.Cdn |
Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
2005 Amber Art glass/Quartsawn red oak |
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Traditional mortise and tenon and thru tenon joinery in the Arts and Crafts tradition with oriental influences.
$495. Cdn |
Marble Inlay - Console Table
2005 Quarter sawn Black Walnut/Indian Marble |
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Frank Lloyd Wright Inspiration
2006 Stained glass, Mission Oak 180H x 154W |
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Inspired by the original "Tree of Life" pattern by Frank Lloyd Wright, this tryptic of leaded stained glass is a one of a kind piece of functional art. Over 200 pieces of fine art glass in each panel. Frame is quartersawn oak in the Arts and Crafts style: mortise and tenon joinery secured by raised, ebonized walnut pins.
Glass work by Cranberry Stained Glass Studio - Halifax. Woodwork by Allan Rutherford. $8200. Cdn |
Frank Lloyd Wright Screen detail
2006 stained glass |
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glass detail of above screen.
Each of the three panels are made up from over 200 hand cut pieces of art glass. |
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| Education and biography |
Bachelor of Arts Hons. degree, Trent U. 1970
Woodworking as a hobby and part-time business since 1971.
Juried Market Member of The Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council. Annual exhibitor in the NSDCC Christmas Market, Lunenburg Craft Festival. Currently on exhibit at Trees Gallery, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia |
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| Future shows |
NSDCC Christmas Market, Nov.16-18, 2007
Cunard Event Center - Halifax |
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Website: www.riverworkstudio.com |
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