Peter Leue Designer/Craftsman

Maxiature X 9: Screwdriver with Girder #1

2012. Maxiature X 9: Screwdriver with (Homage to AC Gilbert Series) Girder #1, Screwdriver Tower. Screwdriver  is nine times its normal size at 7 1/2" X 10 1/2" X 101" and is made of Eastern white pine with various finishes. Tower is 16" X 16" X 58" and is made of Baltic Birch plywood, mixed hardwood screws, and stainless steel brackets. Total height with tower and screwdriver is 105". A common tool in an uncommon size with an "Erector Set"- like supporting column.

Maxiature X 9: Screwdriver with Girder #1 Detail

Base/tower detail of Girder #1 with screwdriver head and screw inside.

Maxiature X 9: Screwdriver with Girder #1 Screwdriver Detail

Detail of Screwdriver handle.

Maxiature X 9: Screwdriver with Girder #1 Interior Detail

2012. Detail of interior of Girder #1 holding Screwdriver in place.

Maxiature X 8: Compass in gallery

2012. Eastern White Pine with a black casein finish.  88" tall. An operating reproduction of an antique compass, eight time its normal size.

Maxiature X 8: Compass (with the artist)

2012. Eastern White Pine, black casein finish.  88" tall. With the artist.

Maxiature X 8: Compass Screw Detail

Thumbscrew detail on compass.

Maxiature X 8 Compass Detail

Adjustment knob detail.

Maxiature X 12: Spool

Needle and spool of thread at 12 times its original size, plus base.  19" d, X 25" h without base. Base is 15"h X 16" square. Eastern white pine, waxed cotton cord. Spool graphics are a collaboration between the artist and graphic designer Frank Smith.M

Maxiature X 12: Spool Top

Close up of the spool top, with the Goliath Thread Works label under glass.

Sabotage #2

Sabotage #2 Detail

Sabotage #3

2011. Curly maple and Gaboon ebony "sabots." Oil finish.

14" d X 33" h X 63" l

Price on request.

Sabotage #4 (Female Dancer)

Sabotage #4 Detail

Sabotage #4 Top Detail

Grain detail of the table top.

Sabotage #5 (Male Dancer)

2011. Cherry, with maple "sabots." Quilted maple top. 26" h X 15" w X 10 1/2" d

Sabotage #5 Rear View

Rear view.

Sabotage #5 Side View

Side view of male dancer.

Sabotage #6 Trefoil on Tiptoe

2011. Collectors' table. Cherry, with bloodwood, maple and ebony "sabots." Oil finish. Flocked interior of bowls. Tempered glass top. 24" diameter top, 32.5" h. This table is an investigation of classical architectural form, and a natural continuation of the Sabotage series: a three-legged table. 

Chosen for The Arts Center of the Capital District Fence Select Show, July-August, 2011

Price on request.

Sabotage #6 Trefoil on Tiptoe: Table Top Detail

2011. Collectors' table. Detail, showing flocked interior of display area.

Sabotage #6 Trefoil on Tiptoe: Underside Detail

2011. Detail of underside of collector's table.

Sabotage #7: Quatrefoil

2011. Collector's table. Cherry with rosewood 'sabots.' Oil finish, with flocked bowl interiors. Tempered beveled-edge glass top. 27" diameter, 34" high.

Price on request.

Sabotage #7: Quatrefoil Top Detail

2011. Table top detail, showing flocked interior of this collector's table.

Digital Hors D'oeuvre Table

2011. Cherry, quilted maple, ebony. Oil and urethane finish. Total height: 47"; 13" diameter. This somewhat "Suess-ian" fantasy piece is whimsical and fun, with a practical side.  

Price on request.

Digital Hors D'oeuvre Table: Top View

2011. Top view of hors d'oevres table, showing quilted maple trays and ebony toothpick holder.

Dripping Candlestand #2

2011. Cherry, with quilted maple top. 14" d X 31" h. Oil and lacquer finish.

Dripping Candlestand #2

2011. Cherry with quilted maple top.  14" d X 31" h. Oil and lacquer finish.