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Walnut Arm Chair by Ruppel Design
Our Signature Chairs
   

 
Incurvo Side Table : handmade Furniture by Ruppel Design
Incurvo Table
 
 The gentle curves and rhythmic lines of this cherry and walnut table are  accented by inlay details.  Bent lamination is used to create these soft  undulating lines, while adding great strength to this table's delicate appearance.
Apex Chair by Ruppel Design
Apex Side Chair
 
 This cherry and curly maple chair is designed using traditional chairmaking techniques.  The Apex chair design is driven by the striking spread of gently curved back-slats which hit you in "just the right place."
Walnut Apex Arm Chair by Ruppel Design
Apex Arm Chair
 
 This walnut version of the Apex chair is built for the head of the table. The  24" wide frame and extra back support truly embody the concept of a captain's chair, while maintaining the grace and delicacy of a Ruppel designed chair.  
Shaker Influenced Chair by Ruppel Design 

Exemplar Chair
 
 Our first signature chair, Exemplar is available in any combination of wood species you wish.  Based on an age old shaker design, we have updated the form for a more contemporary setting.  We have upholstered and hand-carved seat choices available. 
Shaker Side Table by Ruppel Design   Shaker Side Table
  
   These small tables make great gifts.  Their classic style make them popular for traditional and contemporary tastes.  The inlaid accents, and hand selected hardwoods make them eyecathers.
 
 
Upcoming Exhibitions and Events
08.17.2007 - 09.22.2007   "Apex Cabinet" featured in the prestigious American Craft Council annual juried exhibition, "Spotlight 2007."  Exhibition will be held at Arrowmont School of Arts and Craft, Gatlinburg, TN, in conjunction with the ACC-SE Conference.  
09.28.2007 - 09.30.2007  Visit us at the 37th annual TACA Fall Craft Fair in Centennial Park, Nashville, TN.   Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday, 10am-5pm
12.01.2008 -01.30.2009  Make plans to visit our exhibition in the Pryor Gallery at the Columbia State Community College in Columbia, TN.  More details upcoming...
 Generations of Craftsmanship
     The Ruppel Design Group, founded in 1988, consists of the father/son team of Terry and Ross Ruppel.

    To the Ruppels, designing and building is a family tradition. Their work focuses on the beauty of select native hardwoods and traditional joinery and finishing techniques. The patina and character of each wood are highlighted whenever possible, and each piece is finished by hand-rubbing with a unique oil mixture developed over time.

    Their pieces are well designed without sacrificing any functionality. To the Ruppels, a pefectly designed piece means the blending of wood colors, patterns, surfaces, forms, repetition, and rhythms into an interesting and thought-provoking piece.