www.robertwaddell.ca
  • Home
  • Tree Sculptures
  • Hearts
  • Hand spun wire Trees
  • Form & Function
  • Wall Sculptures
  • Contact

FORM & FUNCTION


In this section, this is Art that has taken a large step forward - it has function.

This gallery is a small testament to the diversity of my work, rarely are two pieces I make the same. 
Commissioned work is always thoughtfully considered.

To live with Art - Enhances ones life.
​
Click on the photo of interest for more information
Pyramid - credenza - Sold
Easy chair -hand cut spalted birch veneer - Sold
Blossom Floor lamp of which I have two, are Available
Luxor Credenza below is Available
From a Client

Robert -  the work of artists like you, who use time honored techniques to ply their craft is important.  “We believe quality crafted items made with thoughtful design, skill and ingenuity rather than just mass-produced  is what moves a society forward.   When one measures the pleasure that hand made items like these give, there’s really no comparison.”   Ron & Olive D.


Urban Organic dinning table - Sold
Urban Organic Coffee table below is Available
Pacific Yew - Headboard with hammered keys- Sold
Nasty Note music stand - Sold
Dinning side chair - bent cherry - Sold
Urban Organic book matched headboard - Sold
Burl Big Leaf Maple - Entrance/Sofa Table below - I  have two Available
Custom jewelry chest
Dragon Fly Pastry table - Sold
Soul - O Entrance bench - Sold
Pastry table - with with overlay - Sold
Art Chest - w/display lectern - Sold
Picture
Commissioned work a Religious Shrine installed into a custom home on the coast. This shine is made of Cherry using both sold cherry and cherry ply. There are 5 hidden compartments contained with in this piece, along with touch latches on the bottom doors. The shrine had to fit into a wall niche in the clients shrine room. Once in the wall niche the walls were upholstered around the shrine.
Picture
Photo 1 - Jewelry Chest - made of cherry with black walnut accents. The inlay in the top of flowers opening, is handmade with a variety of veneers. This lovely piece is in a private collection.
Picture
Photo 1 - Scallion cap & sweater rack. A bit of whimsy is always a good thing. This piece is made in two parts, the bulb of the scallion was spun on the lathe, and the leaves (or greenery) is hand carved.
Picture
Photo 1 - Cremation Urn - custom design - Made of Maple, bottom portion the containment box is a hand painted finish. The top is a relief carved Heart made out of solid piece of Quilted Maple.
Picture
Hound's Tooth Side table - Photo 1 - Made out of Black Walnut with white maple secondary wood.
Picture
Photo 2 - Jewelry Chest - This chest has a couple satin lined drawers with dividers, trays and a hidden compartment as well. This piece is SOLD.
Picture
Photo 2 of Scallion cap & sweater rack. This piece stands approx. 5'2" tall. Hand painted finish.
Picture
Photo 2 of Cremation Urn - The top with the carved Heart is held onto the storage box with magnets.
Picture
Photo 2 of Hound's Tooth Table Hand cut dovetails which is the hallmark quality work and a bit over rated in my book. With these lovely tables it is all about the details, from the string inlay, to the shaped legs and the carved drawer pull, heirloom quality.
Picture
inlayed memoir case. String & Berry design. Maple string let into cherry case with poplar wood berries
Picture
Photo 1 - "Prism Post" wall hung nite table. Made out of reclaimed curly spalted Maple.
Picture
"Origami" looking glass. Are you looking at something beautiful when you are looking in a mirror - of course you are if your looking in this mirror. Made out of curly spalted maple, the design tricks the eye into thinking the wood is folded.
Picture
Ladies dressing bench - Photo 1 . Made from Butternut wood. This lovely bench sits comfortably at the end of a bed. This is a very eye pleasing bench.
Picture
"Twisted Vine Chest" - Sold - Photo 1 Cherry with incised caving. Could be used for a sideboard, entrance chest or accent piece.
Picture
Coffee table burl maple timber, cold rolled steel and glass top.
Picture
Nite table - set is sold. Made of Cherry with Lace wood accents. Note the top is off set to one side. So each table is built for the left or right side of the bed.
Picture
Custom Charcuterie Board - SOLD.
Picture
Urban organic side tables - burled maple & mahogany. These side tables are part of a set along with a coffee table to match. Set has been SOLD.
Picture
Photo 2 - "Prism Post" wall hung nite table. This are not large tables beside a bed they are large enough for the book you are reading, a cup of tea, and a pair of glasses. This design is a great space savers.
Picture
Sold - Photo 2 - of "Origami" looking glass.
Picture
Ladies dressing bench - Photo 2. Butternut wood is akin to Black Walnut.
Picture
Photo 2 - Notice the detail of drawer joinery, I decided not to cut traditional dovetails for "Twisted Vine Chest". My decision both looks good and works well.
Picture
Custom made alcove shelving unit for a bathroom. Cherry & Yellow Cedar.
Picture
"Gone Dotty" - Mirror - made of Black Walnut with Cherry accents.
Picture
Mahogany Queen Anne coffee table. The shapely legs are hand carved terminating in shaggy paw feet. A very traditional looking table with the exception of the unique hand carved foot style. In a private collection.
Picture
Sold - Walnut Sofa table. Traditional in its styling. This table has a hidden compartment designed into it.
Picture
Pooch feeding station - Cherry with Stainless Steel bowls. Even your best family friend should have a quality table to eat from.
Picture
Pooch feeding station has a paw print inlay, how personalized is that!
Picture
Paint grade mantel - designed and built for a private coastal home.
Picture
Tile mantel with an Urban Organic Mantel - Private collection on Vancouver Island.
Picture
Yup! Its a new breed of horse. Made of soft maple the curves are formed with stacked bent laminations. Its going to be ridden for miles and miles.


​
robertwaddell.ca 
​Artistic endeavours in the medium of wood

Victoria, British Columbia
​Canada


  • Home
  • Tree Sculptures
  • Hearts
  • Hand spun wire Trees
  • Form & Function
  • Wall Sculptures
  • Contact