This custom blanket chest is made with spectacular figured walnut and tiger maple. It features hand-cut dovetails where the sides meet the rear panel, while the front is mitered into the front-sides so the grain is continuous and wraps around the front. The interior features aromatic cedar floor, a pull-out tray and a carved plaque. Supporting the chest are ogee bracket feet which are hand-shaped. The lid features a maple and walnut scallop shell inlay and the front inlaid escutcheon is made of maple. This chest is a significant piece of furniture, measuring 42" wide x 21" deep and standing 26" tall, but I can make a similar chest to any size requirements. From my client: "The blanket chest Kerry created for me should be featured in a magazine. His workmanship and artistry are exceptional, at a price that is more than fair. Communication was always great."
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.
About Me
With a 30-year career in the media industry, I understand the importance of client service, meeting (and exceeding) expectations, and superior craftsmanship. I use hand-selected American hardwoods sourced from local mills, and for some projects, reclaimed materials from century-old barns, to create unique heirloom pieces that you'll be proud to showcase in your home or office.
About My Work
Whether it's custom cabinetry or a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture, I treat every commission like it's for a friend. I use traditional joinery techniques and the finest materials and finishes to ensure that your piece not only looks beautiful, but will also last for generations.
I'm a member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, and the Cabinet Makers Association.
Susan Older
For Expanding Dining TableKerry made the most beautiful table for us. He paid close attention to what we needed--a relatively small dining room table for our apartment that would open up to be large when we had the kids and grandkids over. I thought that would be a drop-leaf table, but he came up with a beautiful design that was more clever. He made a gorgeous cherry table that has hidden leaves under each end. When you lift up the top and pull those identical pieces out, they slide into place perfectly and the top drops down this the middle, making an 88-inch table. He was professional, the price was fair, he is clearly an artist and expert, and he chose a great shipper.
Jo Becraft
For Jo's Dining TableThe dining table Kerry made for us is truly a work of art. His communication throughout our project was wonderful, providing suggestions, full updates and photographs. Personal Delivery was on time and efficient. Kerry is a professional woodworker who invests great care and passion in his craft. As such I would highly recommend him.
Carol Intner
For solid walnut slab bench with steel baseKerry's work is top notch and he's extremely professional & easy to communicate with. He worked with me to design exactly what we wanted (a wood live-edge bench of specific dimensions-- we're going to use it as a coffee table). He kept us updated along the way, sending photos of the slab he'd chosen based on our requirements (with a bit of it oiled so we'd get a sense of how the final product would look) and sending a drawing of the placement of the flat steel legs, so we were all on the same page when he began the work. He responded quickly to messages, and the time frame was as described. Most important, the final product is GORGEOUS. Very solid and well-made, quite beautiful. BTW, I marked 5 stars for shipping b/c I had to complete that part to submit the review, but actually we decided to go pick it up ourselves since Kerry's shop is fairly close to us (though delivery was included in the price he quoted us).
Eddie Isenburg
For Expanding Dining TableKerry was a dream to work with. We had a house fire and lost everything. We had a particular dinning room table that we looked for two months to replace and could not find. Then I found CustomMade and Kerry.
Kerry listened to our description and knew exactly what we had. We wanted to tweek the design a little and he was more than up to the task, even offering other suggestions that made our great table even better.
Kerry returned every text, email, and call on a timely manner and provided pictures along the way. When he got to the finishing stage, he sent us four small pieces of discarded wood that had variations of the finish we wanted. This one part of the experience makes for a finished product that you cannot be unhappy with.
Richard Lin
For Ladder Shelves, Leaning BookshelfIn a heartbeat, I would sign up Kerry for another project! I am highly impressed with the Ladder Shelves - the quality and craftsmanship speak for themselves! Kerry was professional and timely during the entire process - it could not have been planned better. In short, select Kerry with confidence!
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