Wood furniture

From before the days of particle- and composite boards.
When furniture-making reflected genuine craftsmanship.
When style was given to legs and feet, even if only toddlers and pets were at the right height to appreciate the work. (Or a hack photographer, decades later.)

Shot 9 frames today; trashed 8 of them. This is the lone survivor.

A year ago (“Nature’s own ‘skyward-pointing dish’”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-06-30

[Rick Schies]

The best of days, and pride of ownership

[ladyjane]

I like your POV in this shot. Beautiful and well-loved old furniture.

[Livia]

Cool perspective! Craftsmanship is something to be appreciated and cherished!

[Lisa Pouncy]

There's nothing like a well made piece of furniture. Much better than the flat packed stuff xx

[Carolyn White]

I love antiques.....maybe because I am one. LOL! Beautiful shot, Thom!

[Kass]

My husband works in the wood industry and always loves the 'real' furniture. We just brought home two of my grandmother's tables with a large amount of carved details. No comparison.

[Thom Mitchell]

@russianblue Ikea has its purposes, but isn't it amazing how hand dove-tailing can outlast metal hardware and fasteners? A friend's old rocker, http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-02-24.
We've been glad our siblings haven't wanted some of these pieces:
old rocker, http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-01-20;
older daughter's dresser, http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-01-06;
younger daugher's dresser, http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-01-21.
All have been well-used and -loved!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

Oh, I love "real" furniture. Sigh.

[Ellen E]

I like it a lot. :)