The client asked for a nightstand to go with his MCM walnut desk, in the style you see. This nightstand (could be an end table or hall table, etc.) is made from gorgeous premium walnut. It has no sharp or straight edges. The legs are sculpted to half-round with diagonal facing internal surfaces. The drawer is all walnut with soft-close slides. Very elegant!
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.
Jonathan Walkey is retired professional furniture maker who now makes selected pieces for discriminating clients. I am a one man studio, specializing in decorative arts and crafts, mid-century, Greene & Green, etc. furniture. my own personal style generally includes contrasting hardwoods with beautiful grains and hand worked inlays. In between commissions I simultaneously work on personal studio furniture projects.
I was raised in Lincoln Massachusetts where my father was the director of the DeCordova Museum of modern art. My mother worked as an expert in fine crafts and furniture . I attended many arts and crafts classes and summer art camps at the Museum. I was trained as a silversmith at age 11 and at age 12 built a 10 foot kayak made of wood and canvas. I was a U.S. Navy trained aviation mechanic and earned my living for 15 years as a master mechanic, working mainly on motorcycles. I am also a former carpenter, criminal appellate attorney, credentialed teacher, professional writer, and painter.
Today I apply my talents and interests to building fine arts and craft furniture. My lifelong continuing education combines training of the mind with training of the hands. What you buy from Jonathan is fine art as well as heirloom quality furniture built to last many lifetimes. These qualities are reflected in the cost of my work, neither of which should ever be compared with that of commercial furniture.
Roger Evans
For Santa Monica Dining tableWe just received our table last evening. The craftsmanship is superb and we love the table. We would recommend this craftsman highly to anyone and will use him for another project that we are working on. Shipping was a little slow , but the end result was excellent, and the shipping personnel were professional and courteous and careful. Overall extremely satisfied.
Greg Szczepanski
For "Tricky Tripod" Table BasesIt was my first custom order and from the beginning I had a good vibes about it. Jonathan provided detailed description and progress in making.. I am very happy with overall experience. Final product - walnut table base - is simply gorgeous. Thank you!
Diane Roerig
For Shaker Style Farmhouse TableI can't say enough positive things about Jonathan Walkey. He executed the design perfectly and in my opinion, it turned out better than the inspiration photo I provided. The price was very fair, the completion date was communicated without issue, and the final product is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend to anyone that wants to invest in a timeless, unique piece of furniture that will last a lifetime. Thank you Jonathan!
Ania Zownir
For Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut One Drawer DeskOutstanding work and quality. Love my new desk!
Carrie Simpson
For Walnut "Teepee" Table Base For 72 Inch Diameter Glass TabletopThank you for the beautiful custom table! The 72" "Teepee" table base was a perfect fit in our client's home. We just installed last week and could not be happier! Beautiful piece and great customer service!
Jordan Stolper
For Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Three-Drawer DeskJonathan is a master. The desk he made for us is absolutely stunning. We are thrilled beyond words with the quality and finish. I expect to have this desk for years to come. Delivery was seamless. He ran a little behind schedule but communicated well along the way. It was worth the wait. Thanks Jonathan!
Amanda Tran
For Floating top console tableAfter endless hours searching in stores and online for a sofa table, I couldn't find anything that fit my style and the size I needed. That is until I found Jonathan of Antikea. He didn't build me the table I had in mind; he created something 100x better! This was my first time using CustomMade and Jonathan walked me through the entire process, providing tailored design and wood suggestions based on photos I sent him. I received the table only a few weeks after his initial proposal and it is nothing short of perfection! The high-quality woods, precise joinery, and special details Jonathan added to the breadboard ends and legs have made this an heirloom piece that my family will enjoy for years!
Karen Hiller
For Purpleheart And Quilty Bird's Eye Maple Entry Hall Table.I HIGHLY recommend Jonathan - he was excellent to work with in every way, and you definitely will not be disappointed with his craftsmanship. I asked Jonathan to reproduce an Ethan Allen cherry wood sofa table. I had purchased the coffee and end table, but the sofa table got discontinued before I was able to order it. All I had to do was email hm a picture of the end table and the dimensions I wanted. Jonathan was able to replicate the sofa table perfectly! If you looked at Jonathan's table and my other two, you would think they had all been purchased together. The workmanship is EXCELLENT, and the price was actually slightly less than what I would have had to pay at Ethan Allen. Thank you Jonathan!
Elizabeth Cotton
For Hill's Solid Cherry Modern Table Base For 36 Inch Diameter Glass TabletopJonathan was easy to work with and readily accommodated a change in the stain requested by us later in the project. The quality of his workmanship is spectacular. We would definitely use him again.
RICHARD NEHER
For Greene & Greene Side TablesHe made me a small Greene and Greene style walnut table. He did it promptly and it was well packaged for shipment. The table complements our rockers. I recommend Johnathan Walkey and Custom Made
Hill Wellford
For Base for glass-top 36 or 42" table - Ibi? Tipe? Tripod?I purchased his "tipi" table in cherry wood. It's great and I would definitely use him again. The woodwork is perfect and the joining hardware (it comes apart in two pieces for shipping or storage) is all metal-on-metal. He installed two captive threaded sleeves, rather than screws-into-wood, which is higher quality than I was expecting. Definitely an A-plus.
Judy Stitts
For Solid Red Oak Mission Style DeskWe asked Jonathan Walkey to create an oak dining table to accomodate bench seating based on his excellent reviews. We feel fortunate that he accepted our request. The magnificent piece is the center of our home with family and guests gathered round it enjoying the inclusive comfort of the corner it occupies. Jonathan's creation exceeded our expectations! His craftsmanship and integrity make him and his creations a one-of-a-kind experience. Thank, Jonathan!
Susan Older
For Christina's Starry Night Coffee TableThis artist/carpenter is a pleasure to deal with. He does amazing work. The coffee table he made for us weighs a ton. He strives to make everything he does perfect.
Frank Luccia
For New ProjectThis is the second time I have worked with Jonathon. As with the first project, it was a great experience. The workmanship is exceptional. Jonathon is a pleasure to work with.
kris leadens
For Solid Black Walnut Modern TableJonathan was a pleasure to work with. He kept me in the loop with every step of my project, and answered all my questions promptly. I would absolutely work with him again.
Frank Luccia
For "Teepee" Table Base In WalnutJonathan was great to work with. He handled needed adjustments with aplomb. The table base is beautifully made and a constant source of compliments. I highly recommend Jonathon for your project.
Zachary Laidley
For Greene & Greene Side TablesI've been remiss in waiting so long to post this review. I purchased the mahogany&maple hall table from Jonathan linked below, and it is a marvel. We love it, and everyone who visits our house talks about it. We couldn't be happier! https://www.custommade.com/okapi-a-downsized-interpretation-of-the-gamble-hou/by/jonathan/
Kevin Carpenter
For Kevin's DeskThis was my first experience with working with a Marketplace project, and I must say it was an enjoyable experience. My chosen “maker” Jonathan, was a pleasure to work with. He provided consistent updates on my project which included photographs. He listened to my directions and created the desk of my dreams. Thanks for creating my beautiful desk!
Nat Flip
For Ibi's Table Base For Glass Top Dining TableJonathan was absolutely wonderful to work with! He designed a custom table base for us after listening carefully to our needs. He also went on an expedition to find the perfect plank of walnut that would blend well with our existing furniture. He was so response and answered all of our questions along the way. I was blown away by the very personal attention gave us and with the quality of his work! I would have him make every future piece of furniture in our home if we could! Thank you Jonathan! We couldn’t be happier!
BRANDON STEVENS
For Custom mid century end tablesJonathan was freaking awesome! I couldn't find matching end tables for a beautiful mid century modern coffee table that I purchased awhile back, so I started looking for wood workers who could make a couple of them for me. I came across Custommade while surfing the web after a month of looking without success. I discussed the project with several other gentlemen on the site without any luck as they all had unreasonable asking prices for the work. I mean i expected to pay more than $1k for 2 custom tables but $3k to $6k was ridiculous! Then I came across Jonathan who was not only enthusiastic about the project from the start but also asked a very reasonable $1400 for the pair. We was very knowledgeable and gave some great suggestions throughout the process. I admit I was pretty picky and very specific in what I was looking for but he took it in stride and created 2 beautiful pieces that will be in my family for a long time to come. The workmanship is exceptional. I chose to drive down to San Diego from Santa Cruz to pick them up myself and meet the man who had done the work. Jonathan was very nice and I am glad I chose him to do the job. Great work great guy! Do not hesitate to have him do whatever you need done, you will not be disappointed!
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