James Gentry
medium: furniture design
portal wisconsin featured artist
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 Arch Chair 2001 Furniture design |
 Bench 2000 Furniture design |
 Corner Chair 2002 Furniture design |
 Hall Desk 2002 Furniture design |
 Hawk Pedestal 2001 Furniture design |
 Mummy Cabinet 2000 Furniture design |
 Organic Cocktail Table 2002 Furniture design |
 Sideboard Maple 2000 Furniture design |
 Swirl Table 2002 Furniture design |
 Writing Desk 2000 Furniture design |
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Contact information
717 Orton Court
Madison, WI 53703
Phone Number: 608-251-2549
Email Address: jgen@james-gentry.com
Web site: www.james-gentry.com
Artist statement
I design and make contemporary wood furniture. My specialty is occasional furniture, that is, coffee tables, benches, foyer tables and mirrors, display cabinets, and one-of-a-kind chairs. My clients typically want furniture that combines the personality and inspiration of an art piece with the carefully worked materials and function of a craft piece. In my work craft supports art and art inspires craft.
Biography
I began in law (J.D., University of Wisconsin, 1975), but found that woodworking was my true calling. I've pursued my living happily in the shop since 1976. In that time I've made over 1500 pieces of furniture, shown in top regional and national shows, sold work nationally and internationally, and raised a family. I strive to make objects with integrity and animation in the hope that they become interesting characters in people's homes and lives.
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