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Friday, September 3, 2010

Aaron Radelow - Modern Marquetry Master


Aaron demonstrates traditional marquetry cutting with the 'Chevalet'
Aaron K. Radelow has dedicated himself to becoming one of the most dynamic and versatile custom furniture makers in America today. For the past fifteen years, Aaron has been hand producing original designs and masterful re-creations in his native San Diego, California. The outsourcing of process steps, such as metalwork is limited to ensure that the style and method of design and construction is held to the very highest standards of quality - an aspect of his ethic that establishes him not only as a master craftsman, but also as an artist.
(Excerpted from the Aaron Radelow Custom Wood Design website - kd)











"If the day ever comes when my work may be categorized, that will be the day I start in search of something more challenging, for my ultimate goal is to be constantly evolving as an artist and by so doing bringing life to unique and emotive creations."




Aaron's Louis XIV Reading and Writing Tables surround the original in the Getty Museum
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 "To end up with a finished, polished piece of furniture, is, ah, how can I put it?" Radelow says, "Intense."

 
  Blue and White Reading and Writing Table  
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Here's a bit of information regarding Aaron Radelow:

Ligné Agency is honored to announce the addition of Aaron Radelow, a craftsman who specializes in wood work and inlay that has not been seen since the days of Boulle and Pierre Gole.  His work is nothing less than museum quality, handcrafted in the finest materials.  His work spans from antique restoration to full commissioned cabinets and writing desks.  Most notable are his Louis XIV writing tables that were created based on an original currently located in the Getty Museum.
Posted by Meredith Xavier, principal at Ligne Agency, on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.



Cube marquetry from Aaron's Contemporary Collection
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