Small table designed to fit beneath the windowsill of a small bathroom. Curved shape of top allows adjacent closet door to open.
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.
I love wood. I always have. Its grain, figuration, texture and color to me seem like abstract paintings. Wood is strong yet resilient. Solid wood is natural. I only use solid wood, never veneer or plywood.
I design and build beautiful tables, each one custom-designed to suit the particular needs and preferences of each client. Beautiful tables begin with beautiful wood. Fortunately, I have sources for high quality wood, every board of which I hand-select. Clients are welcome to come with me to help select the actual wood for their table.
My background includes 50 years of woodworking experience plus fine art and engineering which enable my designs to take into account both aesthetics and functionality. Thus, my tables are both attractive and comfortable in use.
Prices depend on the size of the table and the cost of the wood. Consultation and design are free -- there is no cost or obligation until the project actually begins. I ship or deliver from my workshop in Merion, PA near Philadelphia.
Rebecca Huang
For Walnut Slab Dining TableIt was a pleasure to work with Fred on our Walnut dining table. He was very timely with his response to our emails and answered all our questions and concerns with great detail and precision. His knowledge and expertise helped us picked the right slab for our home, and he was very quick to help us fix any issues and troubles we had when ordering our slab. He kept us updated on the whole process, from purchasing a slab to making the slab into our dining table, to shipping it to us in a timely manner. The craftsmanship is so exquisite and the attention to detail shows on the table. We thoroughly enjoyed the process, and we are loving our beautiful custom made table. Fred made the whole process very smooth and easy. If there’s another chance in the future to add more custom pieces to our home, we would definitely collaborate with Fred again!
Sara Jeanne
For Dining tableWorking with Fred was wonderful. He was reliable and professional from the beginning - quick with a proposal, prompt with responses, sensitive to my design requests, eager to make me part of the process from start to finish, diligent in providing photos along the way, and conscientious when it came to delivery and shipping across the country. His work is beautiful and our custom dining table is exactly what I envisioned.
Karen Borneman
For Live Edge Walnut Table With Turquoise InlayWorking with Fred was a pleasure. I've given 5 stars in each category even though shipping did not apply in my case because I opted to pick up my table rather than have it shipped. It was obvious to me from his initial proposal that Fred is a passionate craftsman. The design process involved a lot of communication back and forth and Fred provided helpful suggestions but allowed me to feel I was really designing my own one of a kind piece. It was also obvious to me that he was enjoying the process as much as I was! In the end I picked up a beautiful walnut live edge table inlaid with turquoise that is a showpiece in my home. I highly recommend Fred's expertise and artistry!
Kristen Armellino
For Dining Table Of Distressed White OakFred made us a beautiful kitchen table. The table is stunning. He even included us in the process of picking the wood which was a great experience. He provided different sketches to visualize our descriptions and he communicated and followed up throughout the process to ensure the table, base and legs were what we wanted. His knowledge and expertise are evident in his work. If you are looking for something beautifully made, you should reach out to him immediately. After this experience, I can say with certainty that I will not be shopping at big box stores for pieces that I want to last forever and provide character in our home.
Beka
For Beka's Dining TableWe love our table. Working with Fred was easy and fun - he sent pictures of the work as it progressed and delivered earlier than could have been hoped for. I would definitely recommend him.
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