Custom Designed Purple Heart, Birdseye Maple And Black Cherry Dining Chair
This Custom Designed Dining Chair is built from purpleheart wood reclaimed from benches at the Capitol Building in Madison, WI, as well as cherry and birdseye maple and features walnut plugs at the main mortise and tenon joinery. The piece is finished in multiple layers of wipe on oil polyurethane to bring out the figure of the wood and provide excellent protection. It was then rubbed out with paste wax to give it a silky smooth finish. Please check out my web site for more photos of this piece. If you are interested in this piece or something like it, feel free to contact me, and I would be happy to give you a price quote and discuss the many options available.
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My name is Aaron Maes. I'm an artist, designer and master furniture maker. My work is known for its quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
My formal training is in studio art. I like to draw and paint, but in school I quickly gravitated to sculpture in wood and metal.
The physical process, the immediate feedback and the noise and smells and dust-the overall experience really engaged me creatively. The transition to furniture making was a natural one. I have always appreciated the art of finely crafted furniture, the beauty of the wood itself and the design challenges involved. It also lends itself well to my perfectionist nature as I strive to create art in a functional and beautiful piece.
My work is based on my love for the craft. I especially appreciate the design of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the simple lines of Shaker furniture, but I also thrive on the challenge to create a beautiful and well engineered piece that compliments an existing space or existing furniture.
- PS
Prabhat Shukla
For Quotation for Writing Desk5.0Aaron delivered my writing desk today, personally driving from Wisconsin to NY City (his regular delivery service was indisposed). His workmanship, follow through with accurate and prompt communication is worth emulating. He walked me through each step of the process, selecting the wood, the design and the finish. The product is perfect.
I couldn't be more pleased and can recommend Aaron with the highest rating possible on all fronts.
Prabhat Shukla
New York City - RW
Ron Wald
For Home office desk5.0Aaron is a professional craftsman. His professionalism comes out in his communication throughout the process. His accessibility, responsiveness, openness and honesty all blend effortlessly to make a sizable online purchase like this a truly fantastic experience. His craftsmanship is incredible. I wanted a special desk, worthy of being "showcased" just off the entry way of our home. I have purchased custom pieces before; I had high expectations. Aaron surpassed them all. On time, on budget and delivering amazing quality.
- JM
Julie Morrison
For Julie's Bathroom Vanity Base5.0Very communicative. Wonderful work. Would hire again.
- MG
Mark Goldstein
For Mission-style stand-up desk5.0Just thrilled.
This was a different sort of project - an unconventional piece of furniture (a standing desk, set up for computer access) in a mission/arts and crafts style.
Aaron put in a ton of time at the front end to ensure that the design was exactly right. Tremendous attention to detail, and beautiful craftsmanship. Delivery coincided with the 2012 Fine Furnishings show, at which it was featured and highly complimented.
Aaron was a pleasure to work. Thanks again.
- JB
Jim Bartels
For Coffee/end table frames5.0Aaron is great to work with. He built 2 cherry end tables and a coffee table for me that turned out even better than my expectations. While I had a very good idea of what I wanted, Aaron's suggestions helped reduce the overall project cost without compromising quality of the product. His communication was great - usually got back to me in hours (or less) and kept me informed through pictures every step along the way. He will be my first choice for any future custom furniture project. His knowledge, skill and craftsmanship are top notch.
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