WPatrickEdwards

A traditional furniture conservator, restorer and maker discusses his life experiences and his philosophy of work. If you love marquetry this is the place to discuss it. All work is done with hand tools and organic traditional materials and methods.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Sawn Veneer Vrs. Sliced Veneer

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I am often asked my opinion as to the age of furniture. Since I am considered an expert in early French furniture, and there is a considera...

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The Philosophy of Work

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Work is an interesting concept. I am sure that the concept of "earning a living" evolved so long ago that it has been accepted by...

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

American Federal Tall Clock Project

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Last year I was honored with a museum showing of my work here in San Diego, along with 4 other local woodworkers. I had several pieces on...

Monday, July 19, 2010

The Victoria and Albert Table Job

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When I was demonstrating at Williamsburg a few years ago for the SAPFM group, I met a member who asked me if I could make a marquetry top ...

Sunday, July 18, 2010

A Lot of Boulle

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When I entered the fourth year of study under Dr. Ramond at ecole Boulle, I was given two assignments: Select a project and work with the ...

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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Painting in Wood Jewel Cabinet

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I choose the photo of my jewel cabinet for the first page of my blog because I believe it is one of my best works. I remember the first ...

Friday, July 16, 2010

What is Marquetry?

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The history of furniture surface decoration is full of examples where complex designs were created using exotic materials. For thousands of...

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About Me

W. Patrick Edwards: San Diego, CA, United States; I was born in Los Angeles in 1948 and moved to San Diego in 1958. I entered UCSD as the first freshman class in 1967 and graduated in 1971 with a degree in Applied Physics and Information Science, minor in American History. During my college years I owned an antique store at the same time I worked 20 hours a week in the physics department at UCSD. In 1968 I worked on site at Brookhaven Labs in New York for a year and took my classes by mail. Upon graduation I secured a job for Maxwell Labs, ran my antique business on the weekends and taught Decorative Arts classes at night. I produced a series of 10 shows on CBS called "Welcome to the Past...The History of American Furniture." In 1972 I decided to quit my physics career and devote full time to the antiques business. It was the best decision of my life. I choose to work by hand, without machinery, using only period materials and methods. I also walk to work every day. Life is good.

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