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* Gallenberg Studio* Is Featured in Spring 2008 Issue, Early Summer 2009 Issue
(New and Noteworthy Section) May/August 2008 Issue
April 2009 Issue ("Wisconsin Marketplace Section")
Gallenberg Studio is one of three 2009 Award Winners of "Build It In and Win" National Contest
* 2010 Exhibit Schedule*
May 29th and 30th, 2010 Concordia University River Forest, Illinois To be announced
October 2 & 3, 2010 Harley-Davidson Museum
To Be Announced Minnesota State Fairgrounds Progress Center-St. Paul, MN
VISIT MY GREENE & GREENE STYLE DESIGN GALLERY
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EXTRAORDINARY WOOD AND DESIGN
These extraordinary slabs of Claro Walnut were purchased in Iowa. The tree these slabs were harvested from was so large that it may be entered in the Guinness Book of World Records. The tree was discovered when railway workers were doing maintenance to a section of the rail. Tom was able to secure several choice slabs and bring them back to Wisconsin. The largest slab weighed about 500 pounds when wet, and took four men to move it to the shop and secure it for drying. The slab was later finished drying in a kiln. This slab will become a Wisconsin man's executive desk. The project is now in progress. The remaining slabs were purchased by clients who are building a Prairie Style home in Wisconsin. They have commissioned a series of projects that can be seen in the photographs below. The furnishings designed and built by Tom are one of a kind. They have been hand finished using natural oils to show the incredible color and configuration of the wood. There are a few slabs of this Claro Walnut remaining in stock for purchase. The men arrive to move and secure the largest slab for drying.
Clients have chosen the slabs for commissions and pose next to two slabs that will become the uniquely designed headboard for the Master bedroom.
The finished headboard A set of Bedside tables
A gorgeous series of coffee tables and an entrance table used in the main entry hall
A truly intriguing display table designed to showcase a bronze sculpture in the main living area
Gnarled and interestingly figured sections of Claro are the focus in this bookcase.
Front and Rear of an Entertainment center in progress. The base of the center is Claro Walnut and the top is Bloodwood. Book matching of the Claro slabs was done on the rear of the piece as it will be visible in the room where it will be placed. See below.
Beautifully Grained sections of Claro and Bloodwood
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Book Matching of the Claro
