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Jere Osgood
Tray, 1986
Jere Osgood curly maple tray in outstanding original condition.
Osgood’s work is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, a deep understanding of wood as a material, and a unique ability to combine traditional woodworking techniques with contemporary design elements. His furniture pieces often feature sculptural forms, carefully selected wood grains, and innovative joinery techniques. Throughout his career, Osgood has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of woodworking and furniture design. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and is included in the permanent collections of institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to his work as a furniture maker, Osgood has been an educator, teaching woodworking and furniture design at various institutions, including the Program in Artisanry at Boston University and the Rhode Island School of Design. As an educator, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous woodworkers and furniture makers, passing on his knowledge, skills, and passion for the craft.
Jere Osgood was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. Osgood was encouraged and taught how to use tools at a young age. He studied architecture at the University of Illinois but left after two years to pursue furniture design and fabrication. Thereafter, he enrolled at the School of American Craftsmen at Rochester Institute of Technology and learned furniture making under Tage Frid. Osgood was also influenced by the work of Wharton Esherick. He completed the four-year program in about two years, receiving his B.F.A. in 1960. He supported himself while in school by fabricating and selling small wood objects of his own design. Osgood was interested in the modern furniture being made in Scandinavia and studied in Denmark in 1960-61.
| Dimensions | 12 × 12.5 × 3 in |
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| Date | 1986 |
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| Exhibitions | 2024 Gift Guide |
