Furniture Design

Much of the furniture Tom handcrafts is inspired by the Shaker tradition—valued for its clean lines, honest simplicity, and enduring functionality. This quiet restraint allows each piece to integrate easily into a wide range of interiors, from traditional to contemporary.

Rather than relying on ornamentation, Tom allows the natural figure of the wood to take center stage. Each piece is designed to be functional and practical, while also standing on its own as a work of art—furniture meant to be used daily and appreciated for a lifetime.

Construction methods are firmly rooted in tradition. Every piece is made entirely of solid wood, using time-honored joinery such as mortise and tenon construction, pegged joints, and dovetail drawers. Drawer bottoms are crafted from aromatic cedar, chosen both for its beauty and its practical properties.

The design process itself begins not with a drawing, but with the wood. Tom carefully selects each board, allowing its grain and figure to guide the final form. Highly figured wood is often reserved for prominent surfaces, such as tabletops, where it can be fully appreciated. Multiple wood species are sometimes combined within a single piece—cherry, black walnut, maple, birch, and select exotic woods including leopardwood, zebrawood, and ribbon mahogany.

If you are considering a piece and would like to visit the shop, we welcome you to contact us to schedule an appointment.

Sometimes, seeing the work—and the wood—in person makes all the difference



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