Collapsible Dinette Table
Made of reclaimed live oak finished with just linseed oil and beeswax. Great for limited space. Folds down and out of the way when not in use.
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A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
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Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
Great service
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.
- JR
Jun Roxas
For Jun's Bed5.0My wife and I couldn't be any happier with Dana's work. We invested in a beautiful live-edge slab of Parota and looked for quite some time for someone who could create a headboard with floating side tables from the one slab. Dana took on the challenge and came through on-time and on-budget. The work was spectacular! His oil finish and install was professional and absolutely the best. We have additional projects we're looking at and will definitely utilize Dana's services again. Great person and master woodworker.
- CW
Carolyn Watts
For Dog Crates That Can Also Be A Bench, End Table Or Coffee Table4.8I 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.
- DS
Dee Sink
For Dee's Media Cabinet5.0Dana 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.
BSBowie Sims
For custom bed5.0Dana did an exquisite job on our custom bed for our daughter. He thought of everything and once it was assembled, we were delighted. He is also very prompt with communication.
- AT
Alona Tetter
For Overlap - Coffee Table5.0Dana was an absolute pleasure to deal with! He was excited about the challenge, communicated very professionally every detail,kept me updated with pictures & status of our order constantly, delivered an amazingly difficult project! Couldn't be happier & can't wait to get more done through him! Highly recommend, true professional & an artist!
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