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Meredith

Maker and Designer of Custom Furniture and Woodwork

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Highland Display Cabinets

Curly Cherry, Curly Ash, Ebonized Ash, Bronze, Glass. 105" Tall. Width and Depth varies.

Photos by Megapixie

These cabinets were commissioned to hold pop culture figurines so using that as inspiration I designed them to reference the imagery of art deco superhero comics. The details on the doors are meant to look like city scapes and that carries into the black trim pieces. The hands and feet have a deco feel as well. The whole thing feels like a skyscraper that is lit up at night.

Plant Stand Trio 2.0

Cherry, Glass. 23.5-27.5" T, 11-15" W

A reiteration of the original plant stands, this time continuing with the windsor construction by tenoning the legs into a wood top. Glass available to fit tops for protection from damage.

Photos by Megapixie.

Tonken Cabinet

Walnut, Glass. 52" T, 34" W, 15.75" D

Photos by Megapixie

Meriadoc Cabinet

Walnut, Walnut Burl, Chestnut Burl, White Oak, Brass. 32” T, 67.5” W, 19” D

Photos by Megapixie

Leo Chair

Mahogany, Brass, Leather. 38” T, 26” W, 24" D

Hand-carved lion paws to match the Leo Desk.

Photos by Megapixie

Trott Media Cabinet

Cherry, Pecan, Brass. 26” T, 56” W, 17.75-21” D

Designed for a retro-themed entertainment room with brass mesh panels to allow for airflow.

Photos by Megapixie.

Joni Stools

Cherry, Upholstery. 38” T, 18.5” W, 20.5” D

Photos by Megapixie.

Leo Desk

Mahogany, Maple, Brass, Leather. 31” T, 56” W, 20” D

Photos by Megapixie

Dodson Cabinet

Walnut, Butternut, Glass. 38.5" T, 35.5" W, 16.5" D

Photos by Megapixie

Bauman Bed

Cherry. 55” T, 65.5” W, 85.5” D.

Mattress height ~27” from floor.

Photos by Megapixie

Fern Folding Screen

Walnut, Steel, Linen. 74” T, 60” W (when flat), 20.25” (when folded), 3/4” D

Collaboration with artist and metalworker Elsa Hoffman.

Photos by Megapixie.

Board Game Table

Cherry, Speed Cloth, Leather. 30.25” T, 74” W, 45” D

Game surface is 56” x 27”. Can sit flush or 3” below table surface.

Newbold Chair

Walnut, Gold Ink. 34” T, 19” W, 19” D (leg splay distance)

Commissioned as a 50th wedding anniversary gift, the Newbold Chair is designed to be a comfortable, classic chair with a personal touch. Gold rings symbolically adorn the legs and spindles and the number of center spindles and gold dots represent children and grandchildren. A family legacy is captured in an object that can be passed down through generations. Aside from symbolism, this chair is meant to fit into any decor and be used every day.

The legs, stretchers, and spindles are left with the texture from hand tools, and the seat and back are sanded smooth. Chair details and wood are customizable.

Boulevard Side Tables

Mahogany, Fumed Oak. 22"T, 21"W, 26"D

Photos by Megapixie.

Inlay Bookcase

Walnut, Curly Maple, Dyed Veneer. 50.5” T, 58.5” W, 12” D

Photos by Megapixie

Cheval Mirror

Jatoba, Fabric, Brass, Mirror. 67.5” T, 23” W, 24” D

Photos by Megapixie

Bergere Chair

Poplar, Milk Paint, Fabric. 38” T, 26” W, 24” D

Nielsen Bookshelf

Cherry, Holly, Dyed Veneer. 33” T, 62.5” W, 13” D

Photos by Megapixie

Glendale Nightstands

Walnut, Poplar. 26” T, 20” W, 17.5” D

Concrete Top Plant Stands

Cherry, Concrete. 29” T, 14.5” Diameter top

A blending of a refined simple base with the rough edges of concrete to hold plants without the worry of staining and sturdy enough to carry the weight of any plant. When placed near a window, the cherry will become darker and richer over time.

Boulevard Desk

Mahogany, Oxidized Oak, Maple. 30” T, 45” W, 23” D

Designed to match the Boulevard Side Tables.

Photos by Megapixie

Avondale Record Cabinet

Walnut, Brass. 32” T, 62” W, 20” D

Buchanan Daybed

Walnut, Upholstery. 27"H (18" seat height), 80"W, 39"D.

Built to withstand use as a couch and bed and fits twin xl sheets.

Photos by Megapixie.

Johnston Stool

Walnut, Upholstery. 40” T, 20.25” W, 20.25” D

Photos by Megapixie.

Piano Stool Duo

Flame Birch, Steel. 18-24" T, 14" W, 14" D

A second take on the original piano stool with a steel screw and simplified details. Available in a variety of woods.

Photos by Megapixie.

Markham Lamp

Cherry. 51” T, 13.5” W (without shade)

Photos by Megapixie

Georgetown Table

Walnut, Steel. 30” T, 24” Diameter

Steel plate underneath foot steadies the table.

Photos by Megapixie.

North End Wall Cabinet

Walnut, Butternut, Fumed Curly Oak, Glass. 30” T, 19” W, 8.5” D

Photos by Megapixie

Guthrie Lamp

Walnut. 43" T (without shade), 14" W, 14" D

Photos by Megapixie.

Lancaster Sideboard

Cherry. 42” T, 60” W, 15” D

Odyssey Bed

Cherry, Olive, Brass. 60"T, 64"W, 84"D

Designed to include elements referencing Odysseus' bed in the Odyssey with olive wood-topped posts, brass inlay into the headboard, and hand-shaped posts and legs. Greek lettering inscribed into the footboard.

Photos by Megapixie.

Dignan Table

Sycamore. 30” T, 84” W, 40” D

Photos by Megapixie.

Deford Jewelry Box

Cherry, Walnut Burl, Cypress, Velvet. 9.25” T, 12” W, 8” D

Rubesin Table

Walnut, Oxidized Oak. 30” T, 72-96” W, 34” D

Table extends two extra feet using two 12” leaves which rest on built-in wooden slides.

Photos by Megapixie.

Buchanan Bench

Walnut, Upholstery. 18” T, 64” W, 16” D

Photos by Megapixie.

Plant Stand Variations

Walnut, Milk Painted Maple, Cherry. 25” T, 13” W

Photos by Megapixie.

Old Sugar Console

Walnut, Curly Maple, Purpleheart. 28" T, 78" W, 22-26" D

Designed to fit two ottomans under drawers as per client request. Woods chosen to match existing decor including purpleheart accents.

Photos by Megapixie.

 

North End Cabinet

Walnut, Antique glass. 40"W, 14"D, 34"T

This cabinet blends elements from traditional furniture with its moldings and edge profiles with the proportions and simplicity of modernism. The simplicity of this design belies the complexity of the construction. The glass, which came from a 1700s home in Massachusetts, was cut by hand and each pane placed in its own barred frame. Other construction techniques include housed tapered dovetails to connect the top and a Japanese-inspired miter and tenon combination to build the base.

Corner Table

Cherry, Holly, Dyed Poplar. 24" T, 28" W, 28" D

Built to function as both a table top in a living room as well as a bookcase. The inlay on top, based on the Celtic knot, gives the piece an elegance and point of interest.

Photos by Megapixie.

Newton Coffee Table

Cherry. 18” T, 50” W, 23” D

Trott Shelving

Cherry, Brass

Westport Pub Table

Cherry. 37" T, 59" W, 14" D.

Photos by Megapixie.

Settee

Ash, Santos Rosewood, Brass, Shellac. 46" W, 32" T, 18" D

A modern but elegant take on the traditional two-seater settee.  The frame is made of ash which is then evenly torched to create a unique finish that has enriched grain texture and subtle warm undertones.

Photos by Megapixie.

Tambour Lamp

Walnut, Lacewood, Japanese Paper. 19"T, 10"W, 10"D

This lamp was an experiment in form and construction. The lacewood slats that make up the shade are constructed similarly to the tambours of a roll top desk but are repurposed to surround a light source.

Tripod Lamp

Walnut. 43" T (without shade), 16" W, 16" D

Photos by Megapixie.

Federal Wash Stand

Mahogany, Birdseye Maple, Pine, Brass pull, Shellac. 40"T, 20"W, 15.5"D

This corner table is based off of a Seymour Federal style piece with turned and carved legs rather than rectangular.  Proportions were lightly altered.  The horizontal surfaces and the curved fronts are veneered. The back splash is solid mahogany. 

Washstands like this were traditionally placed in a bedroom and used for personal hygiene. 

Staxen Shoe Bench

Cherry

Design collaboration with Evan Berding.

Cypress Side Table

Cypress, Copper Mesh. 34” T, 20.5” W, 20.5” D.

Designed as an entry table to match the Boot Bench.

Photos by Megapixie

Boot Bench

Cypress, Copper Mesh, Marine Varnish. 50"W, 18"T, 20"D

Built for a family that spends as much time in the barn with their horses as in their home, this bench was made to add style to the practicality of muddy boot storage.  With the durability of cypress aided by a marine grade varnish and a copper screen that will patina over time, this piece is meant to withstand the life on a porch with light maintenance. 

Photos by Megapixie.

Trestle Table

Walnut. 80" x ~50.

Bloom Side Table

Walnut, Glass, Brass. 27" T, 22" W, 27" D

Toolbox

Cherry, Maple, Soft Maple, Oil Varnish. 27W", 15"T, 16"D.

Chippendale Chair

Mahogany, Shellac, Horsehair upholstery with cotton/linen fabric cover.

Built with traditional joinery. The back splat is an adaptation of a traditional design.

Shaker Night Stand

Cherry, Poplar, Milk Paint. 26"T, 18"W, 18"D

A simple design with a dovetailed drawer and turned knob.

End Table

Cherry, Varnish, Paint. 21.5"T, 26"W, 26"D

This table was commissioned to be both a bright and inviting end table in a modern apartment as well as serve as a winter storage container for the client's outdoor cushions.

Top 3 photos by Megapixie.

Silhouette Lamp

Walnut. 23.25” T, 8.75” W, 6” deep. Pictured with a 12.5” diameter by 8.5” tall shade

Triad Lamp

Walnut. 24” T, 12” wide. Pictured with a 12.5” diameter by 8.5” tall shade.

Highland Display Cabinets

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Plant Stand Trio 2.0

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Tonken Cabinet

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Meriadoc Cabinet

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Leo Chair

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Trott Media Cabinet

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Joni Stools

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Leo Desk

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Dodson Cabinet

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Bauman Bed

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Fern Folding Screen

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Board Game Table

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Newbold Chair

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Boulevard Side Tables

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Inlay Bookcase

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Cheval Mirror

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Bergere Chair

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Nielsen Bookshelf

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Glendale Nightstands

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Concrete Top Plant Stands

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Boulevard Desk

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Avondale Record Cabinet

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Buchanan Daybed

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Johnston Stool

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Piano Stool Duo

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Markham Lamp

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Georgetown Table

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North End Wall Cabinet

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Guthrie Lamp

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Lancaster Sideboard

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Odyssey Bed

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Dignan Table

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Deford Jewelry Box

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Rubesin Table

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Buchanan Bench

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Plant Stand Variations

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Old Sugar Console

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North End Cabinet

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Corner Table

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Newton Coffee Table

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Trott Shelving

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Westport Pub Table

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Settee

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Tambour Lamp

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Tripod Lamp

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Federal Wash Stand

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Staxen Shoe Bench

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Cypress Side Table

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Boot Bench

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Trestle Table

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Bloom Side Table

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Toolbox

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Chippendale Chair

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Shaker Night Stand

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End Table

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Silhouette Lamp

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Triad Lamp

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meredith@meredithhartfurniture.com  -  913.568.9810-  Durham, NC