This Retired Cabinet Maker Goes Viral For Making Broken And Weird Furniture That Belongs In Disney Movies
Woodworking is a tough skill to master. It requires plenty of patience, knowledge, the right tools, and, of course, lots of practice. Once you can get a hold of the basics, you’re ready to bring the weirdest creations of your imagination to life. And it doesn’t matter whether you just enjoy looking at intricately made wood items or you’re interested in learning the craft yourself—you’ll appreciate the works of a woodworker named Henk Verhoeff, who’s guaranteed to inspire you.
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Recently, a woodworker from New Zealand went viral for the unique dressers he crafts
Recently, the marvelous woodworker from Auckland, New Zealand went viral when his daughter shared Henk’s creations with fellow woodworkers in their Facebook group.
People were absolutely astonished. Apparently, Henk has mastered a one-of-a-kind furniture-making style.
The dressers he crafts may look like they have been damaged beyond repair, but they’re fully functional!
After gathering a huge amount of attention, his daughter Linda decided to create a Facebook page dedicated to showcasing the intricate furniture he makes.
When asked about his style, Henk told Bored Panda: “I describe my style of furniture as broken and weird. I like making weird furniture, something that you don’t see in a shop.”
And while one could think that he seeks inspiration from fairy tales, Henk says that all of his creations come solely from his “twisted brain.”
Just as you can guess from their appearance, these dressers aren’t easy to make. However, Henk is a master of this craft.
“It’s hard to say how long each piece takes me. It’s unset times during the week and it could easily be 80-100 hours.
Sometimes details or angles don’t work and I have to start again. I use recycled New Zealand pine, mostly, but if I can get my hands on some Rimu, I will also use that.”
Before he retired, Henk was a joiner/cabinet maker. “I have been woodworking for 53 years. Now it is just my hobby and passion,” he says.
Despite many people taking interest in buying these magical-looking dressers, Henk says that, as of now, they aren’t for sale.
“I started creating them for the pure love of it without the intention of selling them. But when I run out of space, there will be an eBay auction or two. Everything is for sale… except for my wife,” he said jokingly.
For now, the dressers are decorating Henk’s home.
Both Linda and her father didn’t expect so much attention, but it’s clear that his furniture is worth all of the praises.
“I was absolutely blown away at how this has gone viral, just a post my daughter put up on a page to share. I never expected ANYTHING like this.”
Let’s just hope that Henk continues to surprise us with his intricate pieces!
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Share on FacebookThese are awesome and inspirational. Reminds me of Dr Seuss, Tim Burton and other crazy crazies. Those would be suited in any house or weird shop.
Far more creative than Disney, IMHO :) He just had to draw; this guy has to make them real :)
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the skill is awesome. I would very much like to examine the drawers and see how he does the jointing. I hope some woodworking magazine picks this up and shows some of the details.
So meticulously crafted. Henk is a fine artist whose work should be in museums.
Am i the only one that think that is looks like they are screaming?
I'm a bit of a strange one and not only would I love to have one of these simply because of how interesting they are, it would also make a great awkward way to greet guests. "Hey do you wanna see my weird dresser?" XD
Only these designs are stolen from Judson Beaumont who made them back in 2011 and died a couple of weeks back - suddenly these appear on the scene when he cant see his designs being stolen. Rotten. http://www.spicytec.com/2011/06/weird-and-wacky-furniture-by-straight.html Look at no.9 https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/whimsical-furniture-artist-judson-beaumont-dies
It looks different, but it is not practical from a practical point of view, it can only be used as a decoration. www.diysbziz.com
Everything about this is so very interesting. It is amazing what one can pull from their mind. I would never see this in a stack of lumber. Incredible!
I would buy any one of his creations. What talent! I love that they are weird and wonderful.
my late Dad was a research chemist but did cabinet making on the side. he did it for over 20 years. I can appreciate the work you put into these and even harder is coming up with the ideas for these pieces! the garage had no room for anything but his woodworking machines. lathes nd routers and all kinds of saws. thanx for this piece.
Can you imagine if Disney commissioned him to do pieces for their theme park?
Absolutely amazing pieces of furniture. I would love to own any of them just because of how funky cool they are
Omg these pieces all so awesome, congrats on the talent, skill and imagination that designed these, I way need a couple of these ... coolest thing I've seen in a long time
These are eerily similar to furniture made by a Vancouver (Canada) studio named Straight Line Designs, whose owner/designer, Judson Beaumont, recently passed away. http://straightlinedesigns.com/dressers/ https://www.straight.com/arts/1363336/judson-beaumont-leaves-legacy-whimsical-witty-furniture https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/projects/judson-beaumont-dressers/
Need contact info please, need a dresser, 2 nightstands and an entertainment center for a 70 inch flatscreen at least. Sorry, I didn't read the articles, just browsed the pics in amazement and I just finished reading that these are not for sale. I would still love to have a custom bedroom suite and entertainment center!!!
Why would you upvote something I deleted 10 seconds after I posted it?
Load More Replies...These are awesome and inspirational. Reminds me of Dr Seuss, Tim Burton and other crazy crazies. Those would be suited in any house or weird shop.
Far more creative than Disney, IMHO :) He just had to draw; this guy has to make them real :)
Load More Replies...Amazing, I never would have thought such things were physically possible
the skill is awesome. I would very much like to examine the drawers and see how he does the jointing. I hope some woodworking magazine picks this up and shows some of the details.
So meticulously crafted. Henk is a fine artist whose work should be in museums.
Am i the only one that think that is looks like they are screaming?
I'm a bit of a strange one and not only would I love to have one of these simply because of how interesting they are, it would also make a great awkward way to greet guests. "Hey do you wanna see my weird dresser?" XD
Only these designs are stolen from Judson Beaumont who made them back in 2011 and died a couple of weeks back - suddenly these appear on the scene when he cant see his designs being stolen. Rotten. http://www.spicytec.com/2011/06/weird-and-wacky-furniture-by-straight.html Look at no.9 https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/whimsical-furniture-artist-judson-beaumont-dies
It looks different, but it is not practical from a practical point of view, it can only be used as a decoration. www.diysbziz.com
Everything about this is so very interesting. It is amazing what one can pull from their mind. I would never see this in a stack of lumber. Incredible!
I would buy any one of his creations. What talent! I love that they are weird and wonderful.
my late Dad was a research chemist but did cabinet making on the side. he did it for over 20 years. I can appreciate the work you put into these and even harder is coming up with the ideas for these pieces! the garage had no room for anything but his woodworking machines. lathes nd routers and all kinds of saws. thanx for this piece.
Can you imagine if Disney commissioned him to do pieces for their theme park?
Absolutely amazing pieces of furniture. I would love to own any of them just because of how funky cool they are
Omg these pieces all so awesome, congrats on the talent, skill and imagination that designed these, I way need a couple of these ... coolest thing I've seen in a long time
These are eerily similar to furniture made by a Vancouver (Canada) studio named Straight Line Designs, whose owner/designer, Judson Beaumont, recently passed away. http://straightlinedesigns.com/dressers/ https://www.straight.com/arts/1363336/judson-beaumont-leaves-legacy-whimsical-witty-furniture https://www.familyhandyman.com/woodworking/projects/judson-beaumont-dressers/
Need contact info please, need a dresser, 2 nightstands and an entertainment center for a 70 inch flatscreen at least. Sorry, I didn't read the articles, just browsed the pics in amazement and I just finished reading that these are not for sale. I would still love to have a custom bedroom suite and entertainment center!!!
Why would you upvote something I deleted 10 seconds after I posted it?
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