Thursday, December 27, 2012

Texas Furniture Maker Show 2012

2012 TEXAS FURNITURE MAKERS SHOW AWARD WINNERS


First Place (Best of Show)
Frank Strazza, Waco TX "Roses" Federal Style Hall Table

















Second Place
Randolph Secrest, Spicewood TX Trunk

Third Place
Bert Ray, Wimberley TX "Blossom Table II"

Best Contemporary Style
James Breaux, San Antonio TX Haidinger's Brush" Table

Best Traditional Style
Caleb James, Katy TX Settee

Best Texas Style
Lou Quallenberg, Llano TX "Drift" Coffee Table

Best Art Style
Jeremy Grubb, Dickinson TX "Rising Sun" Console

Best Apprentice
John Burton, Arlington TX Blanket Chest

Woodcraft’s People’s Choice
Frank Strazza, Waco TX "Roses" Federal Style Hall Table

Judges’ Special Award / Fine Woodworking®
Lee Westphal, Burnet TX Display Cabinet


Judges’ Special Award / Alamo Hardwoods
Brooke Davis, Austin TX Intertwined Series: Bench

Judges’ Special Award / Alamo Hardwoods
Barry Bradley, Fredericksburg TX "Smoke Signals" Table

Judges’ Special Award / Allen & Allen
Danny Kamerath, Dallas TX "Kampa" Coffee Table

Judges’ Special Award / Dakota Premium Hardwood
Leo Litto, Austin TX Work Table

Furniture Committee Award /Artisans at Rocky Hill
Mark Seay, Plano TX Wind Rose Table

SAPFM Award / Society of American Period Furniture Makers
W. Malcolm Granberry, Houston TX Spine Chest

Woodturners’ Choice Award / Hill Country Turners
Caleb James, Katy TX Settee

Woodcraft® Sponsor’s Award
Lou Quallenberg, Llano TX "Drift" Coffee Table

Johnny Jones Sponsor's Award
Jon Percy, Austin TX "Fallen Leaves" Bench
Honorable Mentions:
Carl Powell, Bartlett TX KOA Top Table
Wayne Locke, Austin TX Chair
Wayne Delyea, Granbury TX Rocking Chair
Brad Dawson, Kemah TX Curio/Display Cabinet
Brandon Berdoll, Cedar Creek TX Spalted Pecan Coffee Table

Rex didn't win an award this year, but his piece was gorgeous.  His piece this year was in the Contemporary Category.  It has clean and simple lines, but was far from simple to make and the finish is awesome.  Sometimes the judges don't appreciate or overlook pieces for their seeming simplicity. We know he can't expect to win something every year, but it would sure be nice! 

Congratulations to all these great artists and their beautiful craftsmanship!

1 comment:

  1. These are gorgeous --you should post Rex's piece any way!

    That Blossom Table would make a great altar in a contemporary setting, heh?!

    Love to you, cousin!

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