Carolina Heirlooms

Custom Designed and Handcrafted Furniture

By

Michael Shelley

Reproduction of Queen Ann style Highboy

This piece resides in my sanctuary (bedroom).  I crafted this piece using traditional cabinetmakers joints and techniques.   Casework features dovetailed top and bottom, half dovetail drawer dividers, both to ensure strength and longevity.  All drawers are constructed with hand cut dovetails and feature cock beaded drawer fronts. Fans were hand carved on the front of the two smallest drawers ( top & bottom)  The wood of choice in this piece is antique recycled pine salvaged from a tobacco barn.  Finishing was done using custom mixed stain, sealer and lacquer.