When we were young, we went furniture shopping for our first apartment and were pretty quickly put off by the high cost yet cheap quality of what we saw. At some point, I thought, “Maybe we should buy some tools instead.” Thus, a hobby was born. I started with a handful of tools in my garage. In 2002, I realized my dream of building my own workshop.
My Process
I am strongly influenced by the 20th century American Craftsman ideal of surrounding yourself with things that are beautiful as well as functional and durable. I have designed some standard furniture pieces, including a collection accent tables, that highlight my design aesthetic.
In addition to my standard designs, I also love to work closely with clients to design and build heirloom-quality furniture that meets their individual needs. I will consult with a client to discuss needs, measurements and wood preferences then I design on paper. Once the client and I agree on the final design, I will start building.
And, if I’m lucky, I get visited by unicorns while I work.
