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Craft · Process

From the drawing to the making.

Rather than mass production, we prioritize thoughtful fabrication in small quantities — attention to detail, customization, material experimentation, and long-term durability.

  1. 01

    Design

    Every piece begins as a drawing. Proportion, silhouette, and structure are worked out on paper and refined in the studio — sculptural thinking applied to a functional object.

  2. 02

    Material sourcing

    Wood, metal, and upholstery are selected for their character, durability, and expressive potential. Boards are chosen individually for grain, color, and stability.

  3. 03

    Fabrication

    Each piece moves through a hands-on fabrication process, where craftsmanship and sculptural thinking shape the final result. Joinery, carving, and shaping are done by skilled artisans using techniques refined over generations of studio furniture production.

  4. 04

    Finishing

    Lacquers are hand-mixed in small batches in the finishing room and applied in multiple hand-rubbed coats. Concrete pieces are cast with integral pigment so the color never chips or fades.

  5. 05

    Signed & delivered

    Every piece is inspected, stamped, and signed before it ships. Because we build in small quantities, lead times are real — and so is the piece that arrives.

From the workshop

Where every piece begins.

Walnut finish, up close
Walnut finish, up close
The factory floor, Rochester
The factory floor, Rochester
Legacy Collection on the shelves
Legacy Collection on the shelves
A wooden arch in the making
A wooden arch in the making
Sizzle 3 in production
Sizzle 3 in production
Chairs on the factory floor
Chairs on the factory floor
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