This 8 drawer jewelry armoire was built for a customer wanting a modern glossy Italian-style look, and massive storage. The cabinet is 48" tall, 26" wide and 18" deep. The original design was 20" wide and would have looked better. The central veneer panels are Laurel burl, and have a four way symmetry on the front and again across the top. The cabinet is made from hardwood plywood veneered with walnut, then dyed black and the grain filled to give a smooth uniform base. The base is solid walnut, dyed and filled. The water clear finish was polished to very high gloss. This is a costly but elegant look. The interiors are fitted out using anti-tarnish cases and wooden dividers.
Dave Heller
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
We love the tension created by taking wood - an organic, often wild material - and containing it in a formal shape. Combining the grace and elegance of a well designed object with the natural flair, attitude and texture of wood is our objective.
Jennifer is an Architect with a flair for furniture design. Dave is an experienced woodworker who can turn her visions into reality.
We hope to be able to develop with and for you furniture or accessories that delight your eye and reward your interest in hand-crafted wood. Our designs incorporate the styles you prefer, interpreted to meet your needs.Our work encompasses styles from the traditional to contemporary; we work with domestic and foreign hardwoods, a variety of veneers, inlays, hardware, and fabrics.
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Lucy Mize
For A kitchen cabinet that is free standing and made using our existing antique carved teak from Indonesia.Dave Heller worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail made us very happy. He submitted modifications based on our instructions that made the finished piece look brilliant. The investment of his expertise and time resulted in a fabulous, one of a kind piece.
Patrick D'Amico
For Patrick's Cuff Link BoxI'm not even sure where to begin reviewing my exceptional experience with Dave Heller, so I will start the actual beginning and do my best to be brief. At the start of my project, Dave was the last artisan I sought a bid from. I had all but decided on another artisan because (looking at the exceptional quality of Dave's work) I was certain his estimate would be close to double. It was not and, in fact, was right in line with the others. Considering this I jumped at the chance to have Dave build a cuff link box that I was already planing would be an heirloom to pass to my son. There was not a moment in the process that Dave did not exceed my expectations. His communication was often and he always checked in at each point in the process either to offer options (which were numerous), or to help provide me his insight so that we could make a decision together. He created and sent me samples to see and touch and look at in my home. The value of this cannot be overstated as pictures just can't give you the visual and emotional reaction you will have when seeing the color/tone/quality in person. Although there were times when Dave openly told me he was leaning a certain way, I never felt pressured and always knew the decision was mine. It should be noted that I learned pretty quickly that Dave's opinion was almost always the best option, but he allowed me the time needed to vet that against what I was thinking. In the end, what he created is absolutely stunning in every sense of the word. He was able to hand deliver the box due to just plain luck that he would be passing through my location on a trip up north. While this was something I did not anticipate, and wouldn't expect in the future, it was an amazingly nice touch. On one hand, I need to be up front in admitting this was my first project both with custommade and with Dave, but I honestly have a hard time believing there are too many other artisans out there that would have both created such a beautiful piece and would have made the process so enjoyable. He has set the bar incredibly high. Pat
Amanda Zeglin
For jewelry armoireHeller and Heller is extremely detail oriented and consulted with me at almost every step. I would highly recommend them if you want to be involved in the design process. Even after I negotiated the price down a bit my expectations were exceeded as Dave put in the time to get everything perfect. The cabinet is a showpiece with both details of styling (shape and veneer design) as well as great functional details (neat tiny dividers and drawers that slide all the way out for full access). It looks fantastic!
User 7449
For Chess/game tableDave Heller and his daughter, who is a furniture designer, did an unbelievable job of creating a unique and beautiful game table. They continued to consult and work on the design, words, finishes, and details to be sure it was just what we wanted. The result is treasure and no doubt will become a family heirloom. Not only do we have a reversible chess board/centerpiece and inlaid backgammon table, but I asked if they could design a scrabble/trivial pursuit board as my family loves to play these games. The detail and craftsmanship is amazing! Dave was a delight to work with and wanted to be sure we were happy with every aspect of this project. We highly recommend Heller and Heller!