Platform bed including joists and 3/4" birch plywood mattress foundation. Large walnut flitch and ash sandwiched between oak uprights in the head board. Ash siderails. Oak posts and ash foot board with tile insert. Matching nightstands with client's choice of tile, art glass, wood(s). Nightstands available with lower shelf and/or drawers.
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 started designing and crafting custom furniture for clients over forty years ago as a teenager in my father's garage. After thirty-five years in international business; I have returned to my roots. I work with a variety of hardwoods including; oak, walnut, maple, mahogany and metals including steel, stainless steel and copper.
My designs are not for everyone, but if you were looking for conventional, cheap and temporary, you'd be browsing the IKEA website.
My clients don't buy furniture, they adopt functional art. My privilege is to reveal the next life of the once living tree. I start with the wood and often use the pieces others would avoid. What others see as flaws that would slow production, I see as character that deserves to be celebrated.
I subscribe to the idea of "Japanese Quality" derived from Total Quality Management. In this context there are two kinds of quality:
Atarimae hinshitsu and Miryokuteki hinshitsu.
Atarimae hinshitsu(当 たり前品質) - The idea that things will work as they are supposed to (e.g. a pen will write). It is the functional requirement.
Miryokuteki hinshitsu (魅 力的品質)- The idea that things should have an aesthetic quality which is different from "atarimae hinshitsu" (e.g. a pen will write in a way that is pleasing to the writer, and leave behind ink that is pleasing to the reader).
I encourage you to view my designs while knowing I would love an opportunity to craft something especially for you.
Bryan Gonzales
For Industrial Reclaimed Wood DeskHappy with the final product :)
Dee Sink
For Dee's Media CabinetDana Valley is easy to work with. He's conscientious and meticulous. We are delighted with the overall project and will definitely work with him again.
Jennifer Mcnulty
For Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table With Beautiful Turned LegsThe table looks just as I wanted and far exceeded my expectations . This maker was great to work with I will use him again for future furniture.
Brent Meyer
For Table TopWhat started off a a great project ended terribly. Dana built a rustic table top for us an promised he would secure it to our base. The top was full of large gaps - it was made of thin wood and he did not secure it. In fact it could fall on any one of our children and hurt them (or worse). When we tried to discuss with him, he picked up his tools - turned off his phone - and left.
Carolyn Watts
For Dog Crates That Can Also Be A Bench, End Table Or Coffee TableI am EXTREMELY happy with the final product. My dog, Ollie, has the BEST looking doggie den in Los Angeles! Dana was pleasant to work with and easy to contact and talk to. He listened to my ideas and concerns with the product and was able to create an amazing piece. I will definitely be working with him in the future.
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