Inspiration

My furniture is all custom made. I get inspiration from a number of sources. Whether it is a Bed in the spirit of the Arts-and-Crafts movement or a Shaker inspired cabinet, I maintain the Shaker and Craftsman philosophies of high quality materials and workmanship.

You will see the influence of my training with a master Cabinetmaker who specialized in exact Shaker reproductions. This helps to develop an eye for scale and detail. I also have been greatly influenced by Greene and Greene. With the English Arts-and-Crafts movement and Japanese art and architecture as their inspiration, Charles and Henry Greene built their “Ultimate Bungalows,” which were built in Pasadena, California from 1907-1911. The Gamble House and the Blacker House are two examples of these houses. In designing these houses and their furnishings, the Greene brothers created their own distinct style and vocabulary.

The level of detail and the craftsmanship on display in these houses remains unsurpassed. Details include exposed joinery, cloud lifts and inlays of ebony, silver, copper and semi-precious stones. They called their ebony accents “dancing peg joinery.” Just as the Greene Brothers found the inspiration to develop their own style in other historical periods, I find inspiration in their designs, craftsmanship and attention to detail. I feel that I have assimilated the great techniques of all of my teachers and historical influences and I am heading into my own realm of innovating these ideas into my own transitional furniture.

Custom made for you

Whether you are looking for a Round Extension Dining Room Table or a king size bed, a stand for your plasma TV or an armoire, a writing desk or dresser to fit a specific space, each piece is made to your specifications. 

Many people come to me with specific ideas and sketches. Others are less specific, with only a general idea of what they want. Whatever the case, the process begins with a discussion of your needs. Then I create scaled drawings for you approval. With the drawings, I send samples of woods and finishes. The process is organic—like the finished product; we will work together to create the unique piece you need for your home or office.