John Moldovan makes a full range of furniture in Sonoma, California. His rocking chairs, like his tables seating, are exquisitely crafted out of woods you don't see too often these days -- elm, sweet gum and eucalyptus. And I envy West Coast woodworkers for having Claro walnut close by. Moldovan's designs are always changing and evolving. There is a great sense of play in the different styles he makes. Have a look at his whole collection, but especially these great examples of his work. The first is his Donau Rocker No. 2, out of cherry and California black walnut.
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Sweet Gum Rocker, out of American sweet gum and wenge.
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Quincy's Rocker, out of California black walnut and wenge.
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Check out John Molodvan's website at
www.jmoldovan.com.