George Nakashima Style - Mid Century Modern Bench
Clearly inspired by George Nakashima.II created this bench with a live edge seat area and a seat back of hand turned, hickory wood spindles. The butterfly joints stabilize most of the natural defects - cracks, knot holes, etc. - in the wood. I filled some of the defects with clear fiberglass resin so that the seat would be smooth and comfortable. Building this bench was such a satisfying project and I truly enjoyed all of the many many many hours I spent working on it. The bench is incredibly smooth! I sanded it for an entire day, using up to 600 grit sandpaper. The finish is a hand rubbed tung oil and linseed oil mixture, top-coated with wipe on polyurethane for extra durability. Completion time, choice of lumber, vary. Please contact me to discuss.
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About Me
Before going full-time with furniture making in 2013, I was self-employed – for over 20 years - Most of my career has been spent building custom stairs and railings.Along with doing custom stairs I have also restored several 100+ year old homes and built several custom kitchens. All along – actually since age 12 – what I’ve wanted to do most is make furniture. Now thanks to Custom Made I can reach new customers all over the United States. I did a lot of demolition - while restoring old houses - and developed a liking of the 100+ year old wood I was taking down. It is this reclaimed wood – with all its holes, cracks, knots and color variation – that I still prefer and seek out for my Urban Industrial line of furniture.
About My Business/About My Work
My two favorite furniture styles to work on and create are Mid Century Modern and Industrial designs because these two styles are more clean lines and interesting wood selection and less about elaborate finishes or moldings.I have a great local supplier for the most beautiful live edge domestic hardwoods you have ever seen.I also have a pretty good network for reclaimed wood.
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RANDY HALL
For Live Edge Black Walnut Console Table5.0Don was very easy to work with, All communications for our custom made console table were through emails. The table was built just as ordered and delivered a few days ahead of the estimated date. I highly recommend Don for your project.
RYRobert Yanal
For Live Edge Walnut Console Table / Sofa Table / Free Form Edge Table4.8The table is superb. Completed on time. Excellent packaging of the table for shipment - a big project in itself. Only 4 stars on "Expertise" because Dan, who was new to Custom Made, didn't make it easy to accept his proposal. Nonetheless, I would highly recommend him.
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Andrew Redmond
For Live Edge Black Walnut Console Table5.0Don is a top notch craftsman. The table is incredible at every detail, it was finished in a timely manner and shipping was lighting fast. All around - we highly recommend Don's work and wouldn't hesitate to use him again for another piece.
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Meredith Ruff
For Urban Industrial Counter Stool/Bar Stool W/ Seat Back And Arms - Reclaimed Wood, Welded Steel Tubing5.0Don’s work is incredible— beautifully crafted furniture I’ll have forever. He’s also an absolute pleasure to work with. Can’t say enough good things :)
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Stephen Chesnut
For Urban Industrial Counter Stool/Bar Stool W/ Seat Back And Arms - Reclaimed Wood, Welded Steel Tubing5.0We received our custom counter stools this week, right on schedule. Even though the a couple of the cartons showed damage the product arrived without a blemish. The stools look just like the photos that advertise them, sleek, sturdy and beautiful. We would not hesitate to purchase from Don again, job well done! Thanks Stephen Chesnut
KRKeith Rumney
For Live Edge Black Walnut Console Table5.0Very please with Don, he ended up finishing slightly ahead of schedule. I told him what i wanted and he had the wood on hand for what I wanted (a 80"x15" walnut console table). The table arrived in packaging so dense I was certain before opening it that there would be no damage. It looked better in person than the photos he showed me as it progressed. Great experience.
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Robert Mockus
For Farmhouse industrial table top5.0Don is a true Craftsman and was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. He was great to talk with, he’s a cool guy doing exactly what he wants and has a real eye for his craft. I would highly recommend checking out his sight and portfolio of work as he has some beautiful pieces. We could not be happier with our bespoke farm table. It is exactly the look and feel that we were going for and Don delivered in a big way within a tight time frame. We look forward for the chance to send more projects his way.
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A Lat
For Urban Industrial Counter Stool/Bar Stool W/ Seat Back And Arms - Reclaimed Wood, Welded Steel Tubing5.0Don did an amazing job getting our industrial stools done even earlier than originally planned, and they are beautiful and exactly what we were hoping for. He is very courteous and professional, and even delivered the stools to my relatives that live near him in order to save us shipping costs. I would definitely work with Don again on other projects. Highly recommend.
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Benjamin Bass
For Custom Stool For Ben5.0I had a really great experience working with Don! I wanted a stool for my kitchen and he was able to customize it to fit my counter (which is a little taller than standard). It's solid and looks even better in person.
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