A few pics of the kinds of things that made the Case Brothers famous ;^) Carousel horses, custom furniture, exotic woods, chairs, tables, By Joe Case, Chris Case, and Leon Case.
Date(s): 1-1-11. Album by chris case. Photos by chris case. 1 - 11 of 11 Total. 4592 Visits.
1 Our post card. Dresser made by Leon for his daughter Jennifer. Side chair was a collaboration, frame by Joe, with upholstery by Chris. Mahogany Dolphin Coffee Table by Leon with faux marble base by Chris, and Rocker by Leon.
2 Dark wood is Wenge, lighter wood is Zebra Wood. China cupboard, table and eight chairs.
3 Solid Tropical American Mahogany Dolphin Coffee Table, completed with an oval glass top.
4 Chris's favorite chair, Black walnut lumber, mortise and tenon construction, hand carved, much wood turning. Built to order for a musician who wanted it for use while playing his Flamenco Guitar.
5 Carousel Sea Horse. Full size. Pic of first whack with a chisel is in Fine Woodworking magazine.
6 Copy of a copy of a scan of FWW magazine, Dec 1993, pg 140. Chris Case taking the first chops on the Sea Horse.
7 Quilted Maple rocking chair of our own design. Leather seat.
8 'Brown Pelican' Dining Table. Completed with an oval glass bevel edge top.
9 Full size standing carousel horse. We made approximately 80 carousel animals over 20 years, counting rocking horse size.
10 Rainbow Trout Coffee Table by Leon Case. Also shown in Fine Woodworking Magazine, Dec 1991 in a article about the Design in Wood Show at the Del Mar Fair.
11 Lap Strake Cradle. Yellow Cedar planking, steam bent oak ribs, copper riveted together. Quilted maple davits.
Called a "Baby Tender" by the Naval Architect who designed it.