Handmade Furniture

People who appreciate fine woodworking have a connotation for "handmade" and "handcrafted", but most would have trouble articulating the specifics. 
We've had trouble ourselves.

But, in his article, Defining the Field, Edward Cooke, Jr. did not have trouble.

He was writing to define "studio" furniture, a specific term not widely used, but he has nailed what we mean when we say "handmade." With respects, I quote:

Studio furniture is defined by the scale of its production, the background of its makers (and their personal, original approach to design, materials, and technique), the workmanship invested in the furniture, and by the way it is sold.

This furniture is made in small batches, or one piece at a time, in a studio or shop by skilled artist/craftsmen.

These artist/craftsmen may be graduates of degree programs, more often are self-taught, but always continue to learn and explore. They have an abiding reverence for their material, a thorough technical knowledge of wood and woodworking, and a formal or informal art education. They pursue their own design, style, motifs, and methods.

Studio furniture is not distributed through ordinary retail outlets. Pieces are sold through art and craft galleries or shows, commissioned by patrons, or purchased from the maker.

We sell our furniture directly to patrons from our studio/shop using this website as our means. We have shipped to people in every state, most Canadian provinces, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America. We welcome your inquiry or order.