Jewelry Box Named Patients
This jewelry box that I made for my favorite client was a joy and a challenge all at the same time. The challenge was in building a piece that has moving parts that touch other moving parts that are only a 1/16" away from each other. This piece was all about fine tuning and patients. Another cool thing about this piece is that it gave me the opportunity to work with Bubinga wood (that's the darker wood.) Bubinga is rare and very beautiful, not the kind of wood you use to make a large piece of furniture unless your super loaded or just cut down your own Bubinga tree from your back yard ;-) Needless to say I hope I get to work with it again.
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A little about me.
I used my Montgomery G.I Bill money I got from serving to go to woodworking school. I spent 3 and a half years in the school and then I worked for a few different wood shops till I landed where I am now.
I am very happy where I am now and super proud of the work we do there.
When I'm not designing for clients I'm building my own designs.
My ethos is the same as all great designers. That is, “Form Must Always Follow Function”.
I, like most people, have a favorite things to look at. For me it’s trees, I love almost all of them. When I'm standing under a huge one I get such a feeling of peace and comfort.
I’m sure we all know by now that trees look the way they do because that’s exactly how they need to be designed in order for them to thrive.
The tree to me is the epitome of Form Following Function.
The tree is my standard, it is the bar that I’m trying to reach.
A tree is mighty and durable. I want my furniture to be strong and well built.
A tree is beautiful and timeless. I want my furniture to be super cool and never trendy.
Thanks again for taking the time.
- KS
Kent Sokoloff
For Chest of Drawers and night stands5.0We are completely thrilled with the chest of drawers and night stands Michel designed and produced for us. The design was both modern and functional. He selected beautiful wood that fit within the budget and the pieces show a real attention to detail on how they are put together. We were always updated on the progress of their construction and he figured out how to safely deliver them into a room with narrow entry. We give Michel our highest recommendation.
CUCustomMade User Schmidt
For Queen Size Rustic Headboard With Reclaimed Lumber And Exotic Wood.5.0Michel is a wonderful and professional artisan. He kept the lines of communication open during the whole project and was always open to suggestions. I look forward to working with him again. The headboard is beautiful.
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