Handcrafted furniture inspired by traditional design elements and the natural beauty of wood
Selected Work
Walnut • Coffee Table
This simple and elegant coffee table features a floating top that celebrates the natural character and striking figure of the wood. The chamfered edges of the piece create gemstone-like facets, further enhancing its visual appeal. Hand-rubbed with an oil hard-wax finish, it is designed to be lived with and enjoyed every day.
Cherry • Console Table
A contemporary console table in cherry, with an emphasis on clean lines and balanced proportions. The floating top is made from two sections of a single board, resulting in cohesive grain with subtle movement. Hand-rubbed with an oil hard-wax finish. Perfect for displaying your treasured objects or as a companion to your favorite work of art.
Red Oak • Console Table
A contemporary interpretation of a console table in quarter-sawn red oak. The clean geometry and tapered legs give the piece a quiet, architectural character, while the distinctive ray fleck of the wood adds visual interest. The finish was carefully selected to preserve the cool tone of the unfinished wood.
Cherry • Shaker Cabinet
A commissioned cabinet handcrafted in the Shaker-style, built with an appreciation for simplicity and craftsmanship. Each board was thoughtfully selected and arranged to create a striking composition of natural grain. An exercise in material selection, precision, and understated design.
Walnut • Plant Stand
These plant stands explore a simple geometric structure and the interplay between sapwood and heartwood in walnut . The tapered and faceted legs combine with half-lap platforms create an open, sculptural form while providing a stable support for the plant.
About
My work is contemporary furniture informed by traditional ideas about craftsmanship, proportion, and material. I’m drawn to geometric forms and architectural lines, and to the balance between precise, considered shapes and the natural character of solid wood.The roots of that approach go back to the furniture I grew up with. My mother was an antiques dealer who specialized in Shaker furniture and quilts. Much of the furniture in our home was Shaker, and living with those pieces gave me an appreciation for simplicity, utility, disciplined proportions, and furniture built to last for generations.I carry those principles into my own work, but I'm interested in exploring them through a contemporary perspective. I see the selection of material as an important part of that process, allowing the grain, figure, and natural character of the wood to help inform the finished piece. I’m equally interested in the geometry of a design and the way its individual elements come together to create a cohesive whole.
Commissions
I build a small number of pieces each year, including commissions for clients looking for something made specifically for their home.A commission can begin with a particular need, a space, or simply a piece of wood worth designing around. I work with each client to develop a piece that suits its surroundings while reflecting the character of the material and the needs of the space.Because each piece is built individually, commissions are limited. If you have an idea for a piece of furniture, I would be happy to talk with you about it.