Craig Labenz Miniatures

I still have a couple of my New Hampshire Step Back Cupboards — new work for the Tom Bishop Miniatures Show in Chicago April 10 - 12. I’m in the Blue Room, table B11.

This 1/12th scale miniature Step Back Cupboard is a replica of an original circa 1800 cupboard sold at auction. And the incredible vibrant blue paint was original to the piece.

I made my version from cherry and it includes a paneled door with a hand-turned wooden k**b, and a working turn button catch to keep the door closed.

I love the simple, utilitarian lines of this piece. And my version, as well as the original was well-loved and well-used. I’ve added plenty of wear and tear using paint, dyes, patina solutions.



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Tags 🏷️

Dollhouse furniture, Miniature woodworking, Handmade miniature furniture, Handcrafted dollhouse furniture, 1/12th scale miniatures, Scale model, Miniature artist, International Guild of Miniature Artisans, IGMA

My miniature New Hampshire Step Back Cupboard — new work for the Tom Bishop Miniatures Show in Chicago April 10 - 12. I’ll be in the Blue Room, table B11.

This 1/12th scale miniature Step Back Cupboard is a replica of an original circa 1800 cupboard sold at auction. And the incredible vibrant blue paint was original to the piece.

I made my version from cherry and it includes a paneled door with a hand-turned wooden k**b, and a working turn button catch to keep the door closed.

I love the simple, utilitarian lines of this piece. And my version, as well as the original was well-loved and well-used. I’ve added plenty of wear and tear using paint, dyes, patina solutions.



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Tags 🏷️

Dollhouse furniture, Miniature woodworking, Handmade miniature furniture, Handcrafted dollhouse furniture, 1/12th scale miniatures, Scale model, Miniature artist, International Guild of Miniature Artisans, IGMA

My miniature Connecticut Valley Candlestand — new work for the Tom Bishop Miniatures Show in Chicago April 10 - 12. I’ll be in the Blue Room, table B11.

This is a limited edition of 8 pieces.

(This is a Candlestand but it looks pretty terrific displayed with one on my Regency Cottage Tea Caddies — I only have a few tea caddies left)

This 1/12th scale miniature Connecticut Valley Candlestand is a replica of an original circa 1780 Candlestand attributed to maker Eliphalet Chapin, a well-known maker in the region.

I made my miniature version from Swiss Pear. I turned the suppressed ball pedestal on my lathe, and hand-cut and shaped the scroll cut top and “snake feet”.

The feet are attached to the pedestal using sliding dovetails.

Because I like to add some wear to my pieces, the top is scratched, and I added real burned scorch marks.



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Tags 🏷️

Dollhouse furniture, Miniature woodworking, Handmade miniature furniture, Handcrafted dollhouse furniture, 1/12th scale miniatures, Scale model, Miniature artist, International Guild of Miniature Artisans, IGMA

My miniature Connecticut Valley Candlestand — new work for the Tom Bishop Miniatures Show in Chicago April 10 - 12. I’ll be in the Blue Room, table B11.

This is a limited edition of 8 pieces.

This 1/12th scale miniature Connecticut Valley Candlestand is a replica of an original circa 1780 Candlestand attributed to maker Eliphalet Chapin, a well-known maker in the region.

I made my miniature version from Swiss Pear. I turned the suppressed ball pedestal on my lathe, and hand-cut and shaped the scroll cut top and “snake feet”.

The feet are attached to the pedestal using sliding dovetails.

Because I like to add some wear to my pieces, the top is scratched, and I added real burned scorch marks.



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Tags 🏷️

Dollhouse furniture, Miniature woodworking, Handmade miniature furniture, Handcrafted dollhouse furniture, 1/12th scale miniatures, Scale model, Miniature artist, International Guild of Miniature Artisans, IGMA