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Drawing process for a KS 3405
swivel chair.
CAD drawing showing “explosion”
view of desk
Stack of mahogany
Veneer samples
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AT THE DRAWING TABLE
Historical research is fundamental to the design of most Kittinger pieces. To assemble ideas for new pieces, designers and draftsmen review volumes offurniture–design records, some dating back to before the turn of the 20th century. They create numerous sketches. Only after careful examination and adjustment are the sketches drafted into autocad drawings. From the computer generated drawings, detail drawings are created, which are used to make jigs and fixture – templates for cutting parts in the Kittinger mill.
The result is not merely a pile of parts, but a set of components that blend the classic features of antiques with Kittinger’s own elegant innovations. For example, the Boston Bombé Secretary is inspired by an 18th century colonial design, yet displays a level of sophistication rarely found in New England cabinetwork of that period. Its fullness of the bombé form, intricate carved detailing, custom–made solid brass hardware and quality hand–
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craftsmanship make it truly a
Kittinger creation.
Selection of Wood
The Kittinger Furniture
Company crafts its magnificent
designs from only the finest woods. Preferred by artisans for centuries because of its
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perfect density for clear, Beginning stage in milling process
precise carving, prime mahogany has become the hallmark of Kittinger’s lines. This South American mahogany is hand–selected to meet The Kittinger Furniture Company’s rigid specifications. Oak, maple, basswood, ash, rosewood and yellow poplar are several varieties of wood selected from locations in the United States. |
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