Steve Vigar's profound love of architecture is evident in the details of his fine craftsmanship.
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From the time Steve Vigar received his first drafting kit as a child, throughout his study of architecture at Ball State University and his career as real estate developer, he has honed the precise skills and love for beautiful creations. Each of Steve Vigar's pieces is designed to be a conversation piece with a specific function. In addition to being very unique, they are crafted in small quantities many times only after one is ordered. They are designed to provide years of enjoyment.
History, architectural style and the glowing beauty of handcrafted hardwood. Steve Vigar brings all these elements together to create a wonderful art you will treasure for years to come. Each unique piece recreates a different historical period and style of architecture, so you can store your fine cigars in a humidor modelled after an Italian Renaissance villa, or protect your precious jewellery in the velvet-line compartments of a miniature building inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie-style vision.
Steve Vigar's profound love of architecture is evident in the awe-inspiring details; his woodworking skill apparent in the fine craftsmanship. Every piece is designed for those who appreciate the fine things in their life.
The landscape of New York is celebrated in a very fine chess set, beautifully made of exotic woods from around the world. The intricately fashioned playing pieces recreate the architectural styles of New York, including kings and queens modelled after the distinctive high-rises that form the famous skyline; bishops shaped like great urban churches; castles with the semi-fortified look; and knights fashioned after distinctive manors. Each unique pawn recreates the varied façades of the brownstones and row houses that give each borough its own personality. The pieces are stored safely in a velvet-lined divided drawer beneath the chess board.
Who could resist the magical magnificence of European castles? From the early Norman strongholds, to the fanciful spires of Bavaria, these structures continue to draw admirers. In the mid-19th century, architects on the Italian coast married the power of German Gothic style with the simple elegance of Italian architecture to create a romantic look that has endured the test of time. Steve Vigar recreates the lasting beauty of a Mediterranean castle, with a rich wooden exterior and velvet-lined interior compartments to protect all of your precious jewellery. ■