Although most furniture of this period was factory-made, the Mid-Century Modern Secretary class offers the opportunity to build a stylish piece at the highest level of quality.

Mid-Century Modern Secretary

While the original of this piece is made in teak, using domestic hardwoods (a single species or a mix) can offer an exciting opportunity to highlight some outstanding figure. There are some great design and construction details that provide a significant challenge to even the most seasoned woodworker.

Some of the skills learned in the Mid-Century Modern Secretary class are:

• Project design and layout
• Tambour door construction
• Side-hung drawers
• How to select and layout your materials for your project’s best appearance