Salesin OT Portfolio

Geometric waves eminate across a planar surface from a central recess. The reverse side features an entirely different pattern of reflective ripples that interact with the natural wood grain.

This vessel was made from a rough-turned bowl I started thirteen years prior and set aside due to imperfections in the wood. On revisiting the piece, I realized I could turn the bowl on its side and create a new form using the Geode Vessel design I was exploring at the time. The piece is hand-turned (not CNC!) using a rosette lathe. The exterior features the beautiful wood grain while the internal pattern is suggestive of the crystalline forms which occasionally produce spectacular geodes.

One of a series that explores a variety of shapes, patterns and natural wood color, this Wave Theory Vessel features geometric waves that eminate from a square opening across a planar surface.

A collection of American hardwood vessels combined with exotic hardwood enclosures in the shape of a light bulb. These whimsical and functional boxes are perfect for storing a secret message (plus other small items) and feature an ornamental turned medallion on the inside of the lid.

A collection of 18 nut & seed miniatures ranging from 1/4" to 2" height, plus two whole and two partial seed pod specimens. Each miniature vessel is turned and hollowed on a lathe, some with matching lids. The display box features half-lap and feather-spline joinery with natural edges and spalted patterns from a Bartram Garden tree felled by a storm.

One of a series that explores a variety of shapes, patterns and natural wood color, this Wave Theory Vessel features geometric waves that eminate from an elliptical opening across a planar surface.

Turned from a solid piece of African blackwood, this deep rectilinear box with fit lid features textured sides and top with matching geometric design on interior and base surfaces. It is made using a combination of ornamental lathe and rose lathe turning techniques.

Both functional and uniquely ornamental, these salt, pepper & dry spice mills feature an advanced precision adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism that provides smooth and reliable grinding to last a lifetime. Each mill is made individually by hand using rose lathe turning techniques and is part of a series that explores a range of exotic and domestic wood species.

Both functional and uniquely ornamental, these salt, pepper & dry spice mills feature an advanced precision adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism that provides smooth and reliable grinding to last a lifetime. Each mill is made individually by hand using rose lathe turning techniques and is part of a series that explores a range of exotic and domestic wood species.

Third in a series exploring geometric waves that eminate across a planar surface from a central recess. The reverse side features an entirely different pattern of reflective ripples that interact with the natural wood grain.

This vessel is formed to naturally rest on its side highlighting the beautiful wood grain exterior. The interior is ornamented with geometric patterns suggestive of the crystalline forms which occasionally produce spectacular geodes. It is made individually by hand using rose lathe turning techniques.

Third in a series exploring geometric waves that eminate across a planar surface from a central recess. The reverse side features an entirely different pattern of reflective ripples that interact with the natural wood grain.

Hollow vessel urns with segmented staved designs from a variety of domestic and exotic woods. Rose-engine turned "lotus" finial with threaded enclosure and interior cabochon.

These vessels are formed to naturally rest on their side highlighting the beautiful wood grain exterior. The interior is ornamented with geometric patterns suggestive of the crystalline forms which occasionally produce spectacular geodes. Each is made individually by hand using rose lathe turning techniques.

This is the 4th (and final remaining available for purchase!) in a series exploring geometric waves that eminate across a planar surface from a central recess. The reverse side features an entirely different pattern of reflective ripples that interact with the natural wood grain.

Part of a series that explores a variety of shapes, patterns and natural wood color, this Wave Theory Vessel features geometric waves that eminate from a square opening across a planar surface.