Jefferson book stand selamat designs

Jefferson wood working company was a table slide manufacturing business in louisville, kentucky. I used mortise and tenon on the legs and strechers. Buy selamat designs jefferson bookstand at amazon uk. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture. This month, our president and cofounder thatcher shares his thoughts on the importance of family and travel, and how selamat is navigating covid19. Bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making. The 5 shelves are adjustable and it a folds down into a 12 cube. The latest inspiration and musings from shannon and thatcher davis, the husbandandwife team behind selamat. Cut the book stand pieces determine the desired size of your stand. Jefferson castellana is an interdisciplinary designer who currently resides in san francisco, california. With over 15 years of experience working across a variety of creative mediums, his. Recently theres also been some interest in thomas jeffersons bookstand.

Many tables have the stamped wooden slide with metal cogs, but. At the end of the season he was traded with jimmy jones and lance. The jefferson is an ecofriendly, modular, wallmounted standing desk designed to provide you with an efficient, organized, modern workspace. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop. Desk organiser, pen holder with drawer is perfect for holding pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers, clips, notes and much more. Heres a simple, yet adjustable cookbook stand you can make from a few pieces of scrap wood. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand. The book stand was built at the monticello joinery shop, most likely by a slave named john hemings. Choose from a large selection of wood music stands designed for. The sage of monticello based his fivesided bookstand on designs he found in paris. Sep 5, 2012 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. When this dad diyer learned about special bookshelves thomas jefferson made in the 1700s, he decided to follow jeffersons nearly300yearsold instructions to make bookshelves for his. Jeffersons writing box history smithsonian magazine.

It is believed that roubos book inspired thomas jeffersons design. Our bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jeffersons own design. Fellow stopped in this morning looking to order a thomas jefferson standup writing desk. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking. Poor old thomas would have been envious of your lazy susan. As many as five books or letters could be placed on it at a time. Biggs thomas jefferson reproduction georgian mahogany wig stand no. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking. Jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022. This entry was posted on tuesday, april 8th, 2014 at 4. Years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up. While thomas jefferson was himself a woodworker with a small workshop located on the.

Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the cabinet. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. I used walnut that was sawn locally and matched all of the shelves to run in sequence. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jeffersons. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joiners shop on mulberry row. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking network. One of a kind home decor that speaks to the heart for you and your space. The ingenious jeffersondesign revolving book stand reflects the third president quest for knowledge and his passion for clever, finelymade furnishings. Lewis left being presented the jeffersonian book stand by maker larry ciesla.

Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand johnsonarts. The woodwrights shop thomas jeffersons bookstand season. The wood darkened up quite nicely after several months. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. This revolving book stand is a reproduction of the original found in jeffersons mansion, monticello, and is crafted of mahogany with a handpolished finish.

That is a very nice interpretaion of the original jeffersonian book stand. Made of solid mahogany with a soft, handpolished finish, the rotating table top book stand holds five books at adjustable angles on rests that fold down to form a 12 cube. Thomas jefferson built special shelves nearly 300 years. These beautiful wooden music stands are crafted from solid woods.

He said jefferson published plans for his writing desk that has a horizontal. This jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and studio, specializing in customdesigned and built. The book stand was built at the monticello joinery. Feb 20, 2016 jeffersons revolving bookstand a reproduction of a 5 book revolving book stand designed by thomas jefferson, circa 1810. Jeffersons revolving bookstand a reproduction of a 5 book. The web site for thomas jefferson university, its contents and programs, is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor, is it. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting. Our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from thomas jeffersons own design. In 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jeffersons plantation near charlottesville, virginia. I believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. This video documents the building of a jeffersonian bookstand that i built for m fiancees birthday, based on the one found in thomas jefferson. Here is the final shot of the jeffersonian revolving book stand. This jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and.

Reverand lewis is the senior pastor at the community presybeterian church in. Sep 5, 2012 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans. Choose from a large selection of wood music stands designed for both beauty and function for use as music stands, podiums, lecterns, and book stands. The five sided rotating bookstand, now referred to. Several weeks ago we were asked to quote and build a thomas jefferson revolving book stand, by a parent at the ambrose school, as a.