I've been building furniture for about twelve years now. It all started with an expensive bed frame that we got for a wedding present which led to an "I can build that" moment. I went to Architecture School in Colorado - I always tell people that the medium is different (from cardboard and paper in school to wood now), but the process is the same. I find beauty in simple forms and simple processes. Every piece of furniture starts with an idea and moves quickly to paper and then to wood. I've moved my shop from a two car garage to a beautiful barn I built last year (see the photos elsewhere on this site) with all of the latest machines, great light, and of course an even better sound system!

My family moved to Vermont when I was five in search of a simpler life. With the exception of a few brief stints overseas and Colorado, I've never left. I feel very connected to this place - we are raising our children here, have lots of family and friends here, and plan on living here for the rest of our lives. Vermont is still a pretty simple place. We know our neighbors and our grocer, say "Hi" to Kevin who runs the coffee shop as we pick up our morning coffee and run into friends at the farm or on the street.

I find myself working primarily within the realm of Shaker furniture. I'm drawn to its simple, straight proportions, the quality of the design and craftsmanship and its clean lines. Almost all of the lumber used in my work comes from a local lumber mill. Tom owns his own forest of beautiful cherry and walnut trees, cuts them himself, rough saws them into boards and kiln drys them right on site. I'm proud of his operation and what he's accomplished and feel lucky to be able to work with someone like him. There is a lot of press right now about the green building movement and living green. To me, using local products that are meant to last while using as many natural adhesives and finishes as possible is "green". If you buy your furniture from IKEA or even your local furniture store odds are that the materials and finishes are full of formaldehyde and VOC's and probably were made thousands of miles away by people making non-livable wages. That is not "green". Custom, locally made furniture is more expensive and takes more time, but I feel is worth it in the end.

I'm slowly building a portfolio of past and current projects on this site but can also custom design and build anything to fit your needs. Typically, the process starts with and idea and a few emails or phone conversations where we look at what you have and what you need. Are there designs and manufacturers that inspire you? Are you trying to match something you've already purchased? I will work up a drawing and a price depending upon complexity and species and then I'll get to work. If you live nearby then I welcome you at anytime during the process to stop in and take a look - come see your piece as it develops - I can always use the help sanding! I look forward to speaking with you and designing and building something that will be part of your life for many years.

Eric