| Transcending the constraints of any particular era, my eclectic mixed media furniture features distinctive materials such as highly polished woods of the world, forged and welded steel, laminated brass, torch carved bronze, cement and applied papers. | ||
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Tea Table Looking up to the heavens. The entire profile of this tea table was inspired from the Japanese calligraphy character for happiness and joy. Original brushwork by Aya Itagaki of Fairlee, Vermont. Ink on paper, macassar ebony, steel, glass, black lacquer. 27 3/4" dia. x 27 1/4"t $6,300 |
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| Top Detail View - ink brush work, laminated papers, ebony trim Aya Itagaki, A native of Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan, came to New Hampshire in 1964 with her family. She now lives in Fairlee, Vermont with her husband Kazu and dog Zack. Aya has been teaching Brush Art and Japanese Language for over 30 years and is a founder of Via Aya, a center for the study of Japanese culture. Founder of Rebecca G. Williams Memorial Fund for the Senior Citizen Art Program. She is also a Co-founder of the AVA Gallery & Art Center in Lebanon N.H.. Ayašs work is featured on our fire place screens, cafe tables, tea table and chair set. |
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| Looking up to the heavens
Detail View - Laminated paper, brushwork, Ayas signature stamp, ebony trim. |
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Tilt Top Table |
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Tilt Top Table |
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| 5 Leg Sunburst Table Birds eye maple, rolling cigar figured khaya, flame cut mild steel. 28 1/2"t x 41"dia. $6,600.00 |
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To see my work in person please refer to my list "Upcoming National Shows." For higher resolution photos, portfolios or brochures please contact me directly. |
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| Detail of 5 Leg Sunburst Table (above) |
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| Sunburst Coffee Table Quilted pomele sapele, macassar ebony, figured mahogany, maple. |
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Gallery Bench Hand hewn walnut slab. Torch cut & welded steel. 17 1/4"w x 17 3/4"t x 63 3/4"l $4,300.00 |
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The majority of my work is tailored to meet my patrons specific needs. Most work featured throughout this site is available in custom dimensions and colors (species). Please contact me to discuss your specific needs. |
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| Detail: Flame cut banding, carved shank, pearled steel foot on hollowed steel leg assembly | ![]() |
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| Detail: Flame cut steel edge and crotch mahogany table top | ![]() |
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Welding legs and parts for my metropolitan style designs. | |
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