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LAURIE MCKICHAN, fine furniture designer & maker

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The Designer & Maker Portfolio showcases work designed and built by me.

Most of my work is done as commissions earned through word of mouth.

I produce original designs as well as pieces inspired by past craftsmen.

 

Mid-Century Modern Wall Display

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern Wall Display unit. 

Measures 5 feet high by 10 feet wide and built to hold a collection of vintage toys.

It has been called the ultimate shadowbox!

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with the Wheat finish. 

For non-Heywood Wakefield enthusiasts, the two colors of Heywood Wakefield furniture are Wheat (golden tone) and Champagne (pinkish tone).

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Mid-Century Modern TV

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern TV. 

The case houses a flat screen HDTV.  Speaker panel fabric, air holes between the TV and the lower case, and an automatic temperature controlled fan venting out the back ensure the TV stays cool.

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with the Wheat finish. 

For non-Heywood Wakefield enthusiasts, the two colors of Heywood Wakefield furniture are Wheat (golden tone) and Champagne (pinkish tone).

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Mid-Century Modern Walk-in Closet

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern walk-in closet and laundry area. Fashioned after the Encore Collection. 

Hanging rods for shirts, pants and long coats and dresses.  One side has a mirror above the drawers and the other side two shelves.  Each chest of drawers features a drawers for jewelry, watches, cufflinks, etc.

The laundry area showcases two large tambour door cases and a hidden ironing board.

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with the Wheat finish. 

For non-Heywood Wakefield enthusiasts, the two colors of Heywood Wakefield furniture are Wheat (golden tone) and Champagne (pinkish tone).

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Mid-Century Modern Cedar Chest

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern cedar chest with two sliding trays.  Fashioned after the Encore Collection. 

The faux drawer fronts add character and allow this chest to be more than it appears!

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with a clear finish.

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Mid-Century Modern Stacking Coffee Table

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Mid-Century Modern Stacking End Tables

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Mid-Century Modern Davenport

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern davenport and two club chairs.  Fashioned after the Margaret davenport and chairs. 

These davenport and chairs are longer and wider than the originals to fit the size of a modern house.

Not shown is a finished photo of the club chairs along with matching ottomans.

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with a clear finish.

 

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Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clock

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clock. 

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with the Wheat finish. 

For non-Heywood Wakefield enthusiasts, the two colors of Heywood Wakefield furniture are Wheat (golden tone) and Champagne (pinkish tone).

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Mid-Century Modern End Tables and Hide-a-Bed Sofa

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern End Tables. 

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with the Wheat finish. 

For non-Heywood Wakefield enthusiasts, the two colors of Heywood Wakefield furniture are Wheat (golden tone) and Champagne (pinkish tone).

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Mid-Century Modern Built-in Dresser with Side Shelves

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern Built-in Dresser with Side Shelves.

This dresser was built-in to the wall in order to have extra deep drawers. 

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with the Wheat finish. 

For non-Heywood Wakefield enthusiasts, the two colors of Heywood Wakefield furniture are Wheat (golden tone) and Champagne (pinkish tone).

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Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame with Shelves and Hidden Storage

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern Frame with Shelves and Hidden Storage. 

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with the Wheat finish. 

For non-Heywood Wakefield enthusiasts, the two colors of Heywood Wakefield furniture are Wheat (golden tone) and Champagne (pinkish tone).

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Mid-Century Modern Valet Clothes Stand

Heywood Wakefield inspired Mid-Century Modern valet clothes stand.  Fashioned after the Encore Collection.

The stand has two pant hanging bars, belt hook on either side, shirt hanger across the back, and a drawer to hold miscellaneous items.

Shown here in SAP Northern Yellow Birch with a clear finish.

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Built-in Display Case

Built-in display case featuring brass inlay and gold veined mirror glass.

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Valley Bench

Arts-and-Crafts inspired Valley Bench with handwoven Danish cord seat.

Perfect bench for an entry, hallway or bedroom!

Dimensions: 22-1/2" h x 33-1/2" w x 14-1/2" d 

The dimensions can be altered to fit a specific space.

Shown here in Pennsylvanian cherry but can be made out of any species.

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Bradley/Ponasik Kitchen

A one-of-a-kind kitchen inspired by the idea that a kitchen can look like individual pieces of furniture!

Designed and built with Richard Helgeson of Richard Helgeson Furniture - richardhelgeson.com

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Keyhole Trestle Settle

Arts-and-Crafts inspired settle and ottoman. The ottoman slides underneath the settle when not in use. 

The pieces were designed to compliment the L. & J.G. Stickley No. 559 Trestle Table. 

Shown here in quartersawn white oak with a traditional Arts-and-Crafts finish.

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Valley Collection

Arts-and-Crafts inspired Valley Collection features a bench with handwoven Danish cord seat, coat tree and a cheval mirror. 

Keep the collection together in one room or split it up between rooms!

Bench Dimension: 22-1/2" h x 33-1/2" w x 14-1/2" d 

The dimensions can be altered to fit a specific space.

The collection is shown here in Pennsylvanian cherry but can be made out of any species.

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Keyhole Trestle Morris Chair & Ottoman

Arts-and-Crafts inspired Morris chair and ottoman.

The pieces were designed to compliment the L. & J.G. Stickley No. 559 Trestle Table. 

Shown here in quartersawn white oak with a traditional Arts-and-Crafts finish.

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Arts-and-Crafts Bathrooms

Tiles by Wendy Penta of Stone Hollow Tile.

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Upcycled Padauk End Table

Fun little plant stand/end table upcycling project. Table was found in a dumpster.

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Arts-and-Crafts Bathroom Mirrors with Inlaid Tile

Tiles by Wendy Penta of Stone Hollow Tile.

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Pagoda Coffee Table

Arts-and-Crafts Modern coffee table.

A modern adaptation of Charles P. Limbert's Pagoda Table and designed to complement the Pagoda End Tables.

Dimensions: 20-1/2” h x 42” w x 24” d

The dimensions can be altered to fit any space.

Made from quartersawn white oak with a traditional Arts-and-Crafts finish.

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Puritan Line Morris Chair & Ottoman

Arts-and-Crafts Modern Morris chair and ottoman. 

The pieces were inspired by the Lifetime Puritan Line single-drawer serving table and Gustav Stickley's No. 336 Bow Arm Morris Chair.  

The idea was to create an Arts-and-Crafts chair that feels lighter and more modern than traditional Arts-and-Craft furniture.

Chair: 39-1/2" h x 33" w x 37" d
Ottoman: 13"h x 22"w x 16" d

Made from Pennsylvania cherry (first two photos) and quartersawn white oak (last two photos).

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Pagoda End Table

Arts-and-Crafts Modern end tables.

These tables are a modern adaptation of Charles P. Limbert's Pagoda Table.

Left: 20 1/2" h x 18" w x 28" d
Middle: 20 1/2 " h x 24" w x 24" d 
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Right: 20 1/2" h x 24" w x 28" d

The dimensions can be altered to fit any space.

Made from quartersawn white oak with a traditional Arts-and-Crafts finish.

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M Chair & Ottoman

M: Modern, Morris, McKichan

Inspired by Gustav Stickley's No. 336 Bow Arm Morris Chair.  This chair has roots in the Arts-and-Crafts tradition and yet has a modern feel. 

It is made entirely from sheets of Baltic Birch Plywood!

Chair: 39-1/2" h x 33" w x 37" d
Ottoman: 13"h x 22"w x 16" d

 

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L Series Display Stands

Arts-and-Crafts Modern display stands.

These display stands are a modern adaptation of Charles P. Limbert's plant stand.

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36” h x 12” w x 12” d

Photo Three Collection:
Large: 24" h x 11 1/4" w x 11 1/4" d  (Not Shown)
Medium: 20" h x 11" w x 11" d
Small: 16" h x 10 3/4" w x 10 3/4" d

The dimensions can be altered to fit any space.

Made from quartersawn white oak.

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1904 Bookcase

Arts-and-Crafts Modern open backed bookcase inspired by a book rack built around 1904 by L. & J.G. Stickley.

This bookcase is adjustable in height and width and with the open back makes a perfect room divider.

Shown here in Pennsylvania cherry (first photo) and quartersawn white oak with a traditional Arts-and-Crafts finish (second photo).

 

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James Bookcase

Simply elegant!

This modern bookcase features a solid wood frame-and-panel back.

82 1/2 " h x 26" w x 12" d .

Made from walnut.

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Pagoda Music Stand

Inspired by the fence outside a Japanese garden in Chicago.

This music stand was built for a good friend of mine, Jill Anna Ponasik - an Opera singer, in hopes that it will bring her joy during her hours of practice each week!

45 - 63" h x 23" w x 14" d .

Made from walnut.

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Puritan Line Night Stand

Arts-and-Crafts Modern night stands.

Inspired by the Lifetime Puritan Line single-drawer serving table.

25" h x 22" w x 15" d

Made from cherry and white pine.

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Reclaimed Lumber Headboard

Grain sculpted White Pine from the Globe grain elevator (Superior, WI) build back in 1887.

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Puritan Line Tables

Arts-and-Crafts Modern end table and drink stand.

Inspired by the Lifetime Puritan Line single-drawer serving table.

End Table 1812: 20 " h x 18" w x 12" d  (Not Shown)
End Table 2511: 22"h x 25"w x 11" d
Drink Stand: 20"h x 12"w x 16" d

The dimensions can be altered to fit any space.

Made from cherry.

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Reclaimed Lumber Shelves

Douglas Fir pickle barrel staves.

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Arts-and-Crafts Built-in Bookcase

Arts-and-Crafts style built-in bookcase.

Build in three separate pieces in order to get it up to a 7th floor condo with a small freight elevator.  Trim installed onsite.  Scribed to fit walls, floor and ceiling.

Shown in quartersawn white oak with a traditional Arts-and-Crafts finish.

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Mid-Century Modern Wall Display
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Mid-Century Modern TV
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Mid-Century Modern Walk-in Closet
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Mid-Century Modern Cedar Chest
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Mid-Century Modern Stacking Coffee Table
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Mid-Century Modern Stacking End Tables
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Mid-Century Modern Davenport
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Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clock
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Mid-Century Modern End Tables and Hide-a-Bed Sofa
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Mid-Century Modern Built-in Dresser with Side Shelves
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Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame with Shelves and Hidden Storage
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Mid-Century Modern Valet Clothes Stand
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Built-in Display Case
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Valley Bench
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Bradley/Ponasik Kitchen
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Keyhole Trestle Settle
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Valley Collection
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Keyhole Trestle Morris Chair & Ottoman
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Arts-and-Crafts Bathrooms
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Upcycled Padauk End Table
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Arts-and-Crafts Bathroom Mirrors with Inlaid Tile
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Pagoda Coffee Table
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Puritan Line Morris Chair & Ottoman
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Pagoda End Table
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L Series Display Stands
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1904 Bookcase
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James Bookcase
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Pagoda Music Stand
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Puritan Line Night Stand
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Reclaimed Lumber Headboard
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