David Ebner
Cabinet, 2015

About this David Ebner Cabinet

David Ebner’s masterful woodworking presents itself in this cabinet, built in 2015 yet echoing the long and illustrious history of Studio Craft furniture. This piece is made from afromosia, also known as African Teak, whose dry finish sets it apart from other teak varieties. Its rich tones are contrasted with lighter popcorn figured ash doors and elegant cast bronze pulls.

David Ebner’s Studio Craft Influence

Following in the footsteps of the early masters, George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick, and Wendell Castle, under whom he studied, Ebner has created a unique niche for himself as a designer of “antiques of the future.” His consideration for technique and choice of wood follows this storied tradition of craftsmanship passed down from master craftsmen and designers, supporting Ebner’s goal to create pieces that appeal to contemporary sensibilities yet will also one day be considered classic treasures. This David Ebner cabinet is no exception to his tradition of modern classicism.

David Ebner: Modern Masterpieces

Ebner’s body of work stands apart from other modern furniture design due to its classic sensibilities and unique shapes, and choice woodcuts. He studied at the highly respected School for American Craftsmen at Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, where early Craftsmen style buildings served as a source of inspiration. Afterward, David Ebner pursued additional mastery at the London School of Furniture Design. Under the guidance of expert educators and acclaimed studio craft artists, Ebner developed his vision: a diverse body of handcrafted pieces that take inspiration from anywhere it can be found.

David Ebner – Old Ways and New Ideas

David Ebner is known for his blend of classicism and modernism, carefully treading the line between traditionalist and disruptor. Ebner’s designs are varied in style and inspiration and appeal to the modern collector, yet each honors the commitment to durability and elegance of traditional craftsmanship. No collection of 20th and 21st-century furniture and design is complete without an example of Ebner’s perfectly crafted pieces.

Designed and created by David Ebner in 2015