Ralph Reichenbach
Medium: Solid Wood and Wood Veneers
Ralph Reichenbach is a self-taught artist, furniture maker, and designer with a rich family legacy in woodworking. Ralph’s journey began in his father’s workshop, where he cultivated his passion for the art form from a young age. He attended NAIT in the cabinet-making program, graduated top in his class, and continued as an instructor for two years.
His work seamlessly blends traditional and modern techniques with contemporary design, resulting in pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally practical. While mastering fine workmanship and meticulous attention to detail through dedicated learning, he also brings innate qualities that set his work apart—such as an intuitive understanding of materials and a deep passion for his craft. Inspired by the natural world, each creation showcases his exceptional talent and reflects his deep respect for the world he lives in.
His work has been purchased by collectors worldwide and featured in several galleries and shows, including the Alberta Craft Council Gallery and the former TU Gallery. He has taught many marquetry workshops, most recently as part of Design Week in Edmonton through the Alberta Craft Council in 2023. He also taught a variety of different furniture design workshops at NAIT. Many apprentices have been employed under his leadership from the NAIT cabinet-making program in his custom veneer door and panel manufacturing business. Additionally, he recently founded Bay 1 Gallery in 2020, a local venue highlighting a curated selection of local furniture designers/makers and visual artists.
For more information or to contact this artist for a commission, please contact info@bay1gallery.com.
Check out more of his work at www.RalphReichenbach.com.
Credentials
- 2001- Alberta Craft Council Gallery showing. Artwork published as Cover Photo in quarterly publication.
- 2002 – Generations Gallery – Featured Artist
- 2004 – Edmonton Art Gallery – Art on the Block
- 2004 – Taught Marquetry at Red Deer College Summer School of the Visual Arts
- 2004 – Alberta Craft Council – Featured Artist Profile in quarterly publication
- 2006 – Taught weekend furniture workshop at NAIT
- 2008 – Instructor at NAIT Furniture Design Program
- 2008 – TU Gallery Featured Artist Show
- 2009 – SAWS Cover feature
- 2009 – Edmonton Journal – Life Style Feature “Adventures in Woodworking”
- 2011-2013 – Instructor at NAIT Cabinet Making Program
Numerous “Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society” (SAWS) Shows, given 1st Place and two 3rd Place Awards.
Publications & News
Alberta Craft Council Solo Exhibition – Proven Form Modern Perspective
Alberta Crafts Council Monday Meetup video interview about the exhibition
Canadian Interiors EMagazine Mention
SAWS – Southern Alberta Woodworking Society Gallery Visit
SAWS – Southern Alberta Woodworking Society Fine Works in Wood Exhibition 2023
Alberta Craft Council – Marquetry Workshop 2023
Modern Luxuria – The Fluidity of Style – July 2023
Edmonton Design Week 2023 – Edmonton Furniture & Design Studio Tour
Edify EMagazine – Wood-Crafted Wonders
Edmonton Journal – The List – The Box Show
Edmonton Journal – The List
Gallery
Bench: Hemlock & Wenge
SOLD
Live Edge End Table
Walnut, Wenge, Maple w/ Steel Base
SOLD
High Pedestal Table
Mahogany & Macassar Ebony
SOLD
Italian Silver Elm, English Sycamore, Pink Ivory, Ebony Platter
SOLD
Table: Live Edge Redwood Burl w/Poplar & Steel Base
SOLD
Figured Maple Bowl/Platter Medium & Large
Large Bowl: SOLD
Free Solo
Marquetry
SOLD
Walnut Box
12 1/2” x 8” x 3″
SOLD
Walnut Box
12 1/2” x 8” x 3″
SOLD
Wood Wave, Walnut & English Sycamore, Marquetry. SOLD
Wine Cabinet, Walnut & English Sycamore.
Pôr Do Sol, Brazilian Rosewood & Douglas Fir Wall Hanging
Set of Two Walnut Chairs, Mid Century Modern Series, Walnut, fabric, wax oil finish, 25” width x 26 ½” H , 2023
Set of Two Walnut Chairs, Mid Century Modern Series, Walnut, fabric, wax oil finish, 25” width x 26 ½” H , 2023
Yellow Cedar Triplet Series, Yellow Cedar, Walnut, 2023, 11” tall (SOLD), 6” tall, 5” tall
Scotch Bar, Louro Preto & Figured English Sycamore, 27 ¼” L x 41” H 13 ½” W, 2020
Scotch Bar, Louro Preto & Figured English Sycamore, 27 ¼” L x 41” H 13 ½” W, 2020
What’s Next Marquetry Wall Hanging, Maple, walnut, mahogany, castella, 23 ¼” x 21 ¼”, 2023
Bubinga Wall Cabinet, Bubinga and Maple. SOLD
Rosewood Tower Cabinet: Brazilian Rosewood, American Sycamore & Wenge. SOLD
Decorative Wall Hanging Wenge & Recon Veneer, SOLD
Zebra Skin: Walnut & English Sycamore, nails, Marquetry, 2019
Cedar Strip Canoe
Hall Bench, Walnut & Walnut Root, 65 ½” L x 17” H x 15 ¼” W, 2023
Hall Bench, Walnut & Walnut Root, 65 ½” L x 17” H x 15 ¼” W, 2023
Floor Lamp MCM Series, Walnut, White Oak, Wenge, wax oil finish , 57 ½” H with a 10 ¾” x 10 ¾” base, 2023
Floor Lamp MCM Series, Walnut, White Oak, Wenge, wax oil finish , 57 ½” H with a 10 ¾” x 10 ¾” base, 2023
Sailboat Marquetry Wall Hanging, Maple, walnut, castella, 23” x 21”, 2023, SOLD
Coat Rack MCM Series, Walnut, Wenge, Steel, wax oil finish, 61” H with 11” circumference base, 2023
Western burled maple Hollow Vessel, Western burled maple, walnut lip, 3” H x 9 ½” circumference, 2021
Turned Burl Vessel, 2023
Shelf w/ Vase, Yellow Cedar, Walnut, 14”l x 8” x 4”d, 2023
Coffee Table MCM Series, Walnut, Ebony, 15 ¾” H with 38 ¾” top circumference, 2023
Coffee Table MCM Series, Walnut, Ebony, 15 ¾” H with 38 ¾” top circumference, 2023
Acoustic Wolf Guitar & Stand, Guitar: Cocobolo, sitka spruce, mahogany, Ebony, African Blackwood, Maple, Abalone shell, cow bone. Stand: Wenge & English Sycamore, 2023 guitar, 2020 stand
Acoustic Wolf Guitar & Stand, Guitar: Cocobolo, sitka spruce, mahogany, Ebony, African Blackwood, Maple, Abalone shell, cow bone. Stand: Wenge & English Sycamore, 2023 guitar, 2020 stand
Acoustic Wolf Guitar
Western Maple Vase, SOLD
