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Jacob Francis Cress (November 22, 1944 – May 19, 2026), better known as Jake Cress, was an American furniture maker in Fincastle, Virginia who is known for his interpretations of classical 18th century furniture. He considered himself to be a cabinet maker and not an artist. He also built normal classical furniture, miniature furniture, and carved boxes, as well as decorative pieces. He also restored furniture. Additionally, he built more modern pieces like country tables and desks. Cress worked with mahogany, walnut, and cherry woods. His animated works include "The Decorator," "Alladin's Lamp," "Hickory Dickory Dock Clock," "Self-Portrait," and "Clock Face." Cress crafted each piece of furniture by hand in his shop without sketching the furniture before he began working on it.