Custom built to showcase a work of art
This chest was painted green in the 1970s.
The chest was restored to show spectacular mahogany veneer.
This Tall Case clock was burned in a fire.
The bonnet of the tall case clock was a complete loss but was used as a model to create the replacement. The case has a lot of replacement parts but was able to be saved.
The highboy had bad replacement legs. David J. Lunin used woodturning techniques to create and attach historically correct replacements.
After the highboy received the historically accurate leg replacements, the piece went on to the Winterthur Museum in Delaware to have matching black lacquer applied.
After this front door was removed from the original house in Trenton, NJ, it was owned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It was sold and the new owner asked for it to be restored for his house.
Amazingly, the door was drawn by an architect interested in historic pieces while it was still attached to its original home.
The transom window was long gone. Thanks to the architectural drawings, David Lunin was able to re-create it.
This poor guy looked like it was used as a saw horse. The arms were cut off and there were many saw marks on top. The ends of the arms were replaced as were the feet.
Kneeling legs make this piece, in mahogany, the perfect height for a coffee table. At the same time, Lunin designed a charming, sculptural focal point-surprise for any room. Ball and claw legs illustrate the finest Chippendale furniture craftsmanship.
With three of its legs partially missing, this wall mounted Sheraton style nightstand in tiger maple appears to float. The brass-topped mahogany walking stick is an elegant structural member that helps steady the piece.
With three sawed-off legs, this wall mounted tiger maple table appears to float. The brass-topped mahogany walking stick, a structural member of the piece, helps keep it steady.
Look again: Is this solid cherry table walking? Its crooked legs were fashioned to look like they are in motion!
On a traditional Windsor style candle stand in cherry, David Lunin carved a solid sycamore top to simulate a draped cloth caught in a breeze.
Inspired by a Queen Anne candle stand, David Lunin carved the solid sycamore top to simulate a draped cloth caught in a breeze. Base is tiger
Lunin is inspired by a Shaker style candle stand using a tiger maple base and a solid sycamore top that he carves to simulate a draped cloth caught in a breeze.
The imaginary wind that’s blowing the faux cloth of solid maple on this nightstand picks up a corner, letting a bit of the cherry table peek through, while the front of the sculpted “cloth” achieves the pattern of textile in a breeze. The base is cherry.
Lunin makes you look twice with an eye-tricking, head-turning perspective. The chest is actually a cabinet with doors that swing open to reveal a finely finished interior with an adjustable shelf.
A leg of this traditional Windsor style table in tiger maple is broken, causing the table to look like it will fall over any minute, but it won't. It’s sturdy. A graceful bentwood cane is tenoned in place and does the job of a third leg.
This bench appears to be a rickety, amateur creation. It's actually sturdy and solid. The top is constructed of highly figured cherry. The faux book, “Unique Furniture” by David Lunin, has a custom-made leather binding. The painted cement block and book are facades that cover solid wood legs.
This bench appears to be a rickety, amateur creation. It's actually sturdy and solid. The top is constructed of highly figured cherry. The faux book, “Unique Furniture” by David Lunin, has a custom-made leather binding.
Lunin started with a Windsor style stool in cherry. For the back, he designed ash wood arrows that appear to pierce the seat. With his magical way with wood, Lunin carved a crest rail in cherry to look as though folds of a fabric rest on each of the chair spokes.
This three-legged Windsor style table, in cherry and tiger maple with an inlaid top, shows off the wood grains in plays of positive/negative swirls and circles. The tables stretchers and legs meticulously carry through the yin and yang theme: cherry, maple and a combination of the two.
This is a straight-on view of a deceivingly "square-shaped" mirror is based on a concept thought to be developed by Leonardo da Vinci called “anamorphic projection.” The frame, is typical Queen Anne style, made from walnut with an inlaid star in holly.
Custom designed and built to match existing architectural elements in an historic church in Harrisburg, PA
A rare form of decorative box.
When the lid is opened drawers and pigeon holes are found.
The valence conceals a small secret drawer.
The valence conceals a small secret drawer.This miniature blanket chest has many of the details you would find on a full sized version. The turned ball foot is indicative of the William and Mary style. When the top is opened a till, and drawers are found.
The design of this cherry headboard was based on an eighteenth century bedstead. It was attached to a steel frame but can also be built as a full four post bed with hardwood rails.
Solid frame and panel construction, and figured cherry make this a cut above the average kitchen cabinet. Can be built to any specifications.
Frame and panel construction. Cherry, oil finish
Simple, well crafted and incredibly functional. Deep drawers provide a tremendous amount of storage space. Supported by a one piece foot and base molding, joined at the corners using both dovetails and a miter joint. Capped with a distinctive cornice. 62 inches tall.
In the 18th century, stylized boxes like this were used to store valuable possessions. Often that included imported spices. The door opens to reveal nine drawers. When the center drawer is removed a secret compartment is revealed.
Highly figured drawer fronts highlight this wonderful piece.
The fine bones of this Chippendale style sofa, that comfortably seats two, achieve a characteristic period camel back on handsome, bold column legs in Mahogany. Lunin addresses the various upholstery options with each order.
This Queen Anne chair was designed using three period examples. The delicate turnings help give an open, airy feeling to this chair, proving that sometimes less is indeed more. The writing arm folds and swivels out of the way when not in use. The addition of the single Spanish foot on the front leg and woven rush seat make this piece truly unique. Available in your choice of wood, with or without writing arm.
The bold red milk paint surface makes this chair especially eye catching. Elegantly turned medial stretcher and finials. Natural rush seat.
Several distinct features highlight this stunning chair. First, the graduated backs, each one becoming successively smaller, end with the bottom one being whisper thin. Second, a bulbous turned medial stretcher is a bold accent. Finally, the back legs are topped with delicately turned finials.
The fluid lines of this chair are found only on the best examples of 18th century furniture. Turned and carved front legs flow into scrolled aprons. The backsplat is hewn from solid Walnut to a graceful curve. The edges are then scrolled in an uncommon pattern. Seat height is 18 1/2 inches.
The timeless beauty of Shaker design has the advantage of complimenting any style of decor. This elegant piece has a seat that rotates, making it an excellent partner for the Shaker Desk, or any other desk for that matter. Constructed of solid cherry and ash. A natural oil finish allows the beauty of the wood to show through. Seat height is 20".
Unique curved seat and V shaped arm stretchers. Cherry and Ash. Oil finish.
This reproduction was inspired by an excellent example of 18th-century Chester County, Pennsylvania craftsmanship. The bamboo style turnings date the original to circa 1824. The center portion of the bow back was painted to echo the finished mahogany arms. This gives the piece the appearance of being a continuous arm Windsor, a form that was created in the northeastern states. Although there is no historical precedent for this paint scheme, it is an idea developed through careful research on the style and period.
Maple legs, poplar seats, milk paint surface.
This coffee table is designed to be utilized in three different ways. As seen above with two bases and a piece of glass, without the glass, and as an individual table.
Demi-lune table. Can be used as a hall table when closed or, when opened, as a card table.
The design of the unusual base on this piece is based on an 18th-century table designed by John Goddard. When tilted up, the highly figured tiger maple top is beautifully displayed. $1800
Classically designed tilt top table. When tilted the figured top is shown off.
When space is an issue this might be the perfect desk. Natural oil finish.
The unusual legs of this tripod stand epitomize Shaker elegance and simplicity. Created from solid tiger maple, it has a one board top. The stand in the photograph is 28" tall, but its unique design is such that it can be ordered at a different height without altering its beauty.
This small one drawer desk can also be used as a candle or lamp stand. Uniquely constructed, the turned column is tenoned into a dovetailed box that holds the drawer.
This wonderful desk was inspired by a Shaker school desk. Features include a four legged base for stability and a dovetailed case. When opened , three hand dovetailed drawers and a secret compartment are revealed. My Shaker Swivel Chair is its perfect mate. Natural oil finish.
This wonderful desk was inspired by a Shaker school desk. Features include a four legged base for stability and a dovetailed case. When opened , three hand dovetailed drawers and a secret compartment are revealed. The Shaker Swivel Chair is its perfect mate. Natural oil finish.
Coffee tables did not exist in the 18th century. Being a necessity in almost every household, I adapted the design of a Shaker kitchen table to suit the purpose. The top measures 4 feet long by 19 inches wide and stands 15 inches high. This piece can be custom built to suit any specific dimensions that your surroundings dictate.
The exquisitely turned and reeded legs highlight this bedside table. This particular piece, while available in your choice of wood, was crafted in walnut. The figured drawer front, single brass knob, and molded top add to its sense of refinement. 27 inches tall.
Walnut, with turned legs, and crotch walnut drawer fronts.
Creative, attractive and fully functional, this table is essentially a smaller version of a William and Mary drop leaf table. Fold in the single swing leg, drop the top, and it is ready to be tucked away against a wall. When folded, the table shows off the beautiful grain of the top. The 28" diameter top stands 27" off the floor when open.
The simplicity of this piece belies its elegance. Three slender yet graceful legs, an intricately lathe turned top, and bold stretchers make this a stunning addition to any room in your house. 24" tall.
Sheraton mahogany marble top console table, Boston, circa 1800-1815.
Joined Gateleg Table, English, Oak, Circa 1680
Inspired by a joined Gateleg Table, English, Oak, Circa 1680
This is an exact reproduction of a highboy in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Lunin painstakingly recreated all the details, including the joinery and molding profiles. The robust turned legs and scrolled stretchers highlight this wonderful piece.
