Reclaimed L Desk - Corner Desk - Metal Base
Made from reclaimed oak. We can wither put a clear coat over the already beautiful wood or add a stain to match your current decor. Each Piece is made to order so Please let us know how we can make it perfect for you. We also do drawers and filing cabinets!
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Southern Modern Contemporary Furniture
Made from either reclaimed or sustainably harvested lumber and metal. Designed to last a lifetime.
Hello! I am John, as a boy who always loved to dabble in woodwork. My PawPaw, Dad and Uncle taught me how to build. My childhood and adolescence were spent with tools in hand and loving every minute of it. When I left for Los Angeles at 19 years old, I was excited to start my newly lined up job as an assistant in sound production. Fast forward 9 years and I was a pretty successful editor with a strong career. And even more importantly, in April of 2012, I was a married man and in May of 2013, a father!!
As any new parent can relate, there is nothing like having a baby to help you re-evaluate and re-prioritize your life. After several months of long conversations, my wife Sara and I made some decisions and it was time to make some actions. We left our small home in Santa Monica, seven blocks from the beach and bought a home in Southeast Los Angeles…Compton to be exact…where I had the space needed for a workshop. And four days before my son's 1st birthday, I put in my notice at work.
Leaving behind the beach was sad, but walking away from a good, steady paycheck with health insurance and benefits was terrifying. I will forever be grateful to my wife Sara for being by my side. Well, let's be honest, many times during the first year she was behind me, literally pushing me forward when the frustrations and splinters at times became overwhelming. Sara believed in my passion and together we made a great team and our little business took off. The two of us do everything in house from conception and design to crafting the furniture along with all of the tedious "back-office" work that comes with managing a manufacturing business.
CHAPTER 2!!
In 2016, after outgrowing our California workshop, Sara and I decided to relocate our family and our business down to Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Mississippi is not only my birthplace where we have family galore, but Ocean Springs is widely known for its stellar arts scene, putting art and small business at the center of its economy. We bought a new home and currently operate out of a workshop that is 3 times the size of our first one! Don’t get me wrong, there was no better place than Compton, CA to start this business. We hope to always carry Compton's tenacious energy with us as we continue to grow SOMCO Furniture.
At the heart of our business remains the core belief that woodworking is an art form, one that we are lucky enough to call our business. We want to assure you that every piece will continue to be handmade, exclusively using reclaimed and sustainable materials.
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ROBERT MENG
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base5.0I am happy with the desk I ordered exactly what I wanted. Great craftsmanship and professionalism.
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Alex Lundberg
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base5.0Wade was responsive throughout and did a great job with the table! The wood looks beautiful, and it was easy to assemble. I would highly recommend.
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Margot Sage-EL
For Mid Century Dining Table - Oval Table -Metal Base5.0I am so pleased to have a second table made by Wade Seever. His craftsmanship is amazing. The care he takes with sourcing the wood, carving and finishing - it’s an honor to have his pieces of art!
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LISA HARRISON-BERNARD
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base4.8Fabulous workmanship. Responsive. Totally custom. Hire him!
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Douglas Dempsey
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base5.0This desk is absolutely beautiful! Pricing, communication, craftsmanship, shipping… all superb. I ended up buying some washers for the wood screws but that’s not a big deal at all. I am very happy! I would definitely recommend buying from this seller.
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Jim Burdette
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base3.7The desks and matching cabinets we received were fabulous. The desks were not made exactly the way we requested with brackets to easily remove their metal legs but they are beautiful and feel sturdy and durable. The brackets joining the main and return sides of the desk should at least have threaded inserts instead of wood screws to allow for ease of disconnection when moving to a new room or residence. With a screw connection, the wood is weakened each time you remove and reinstall the screw. If you have specific details that are important and documented, however, be sure to communicate often to ensure your needs are met. The delivery was delayed and may have contributed to the oversight. Overall, I would recommend this maker for his craftsmanship and the quality of his finished product.
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Virginia Lisovicz
For Mid Century Dining Table - Oval Table -Metal Base5.0High quality product. Beautiful walnut table top
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Christine Knight
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base4.7Love this desk! It is absolutely beautiful! The only issue I had was with the shipping. Project was to be shipped in 6 weeks but it took almost double the time. That being said, the desk was WELL worth the wait!
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Maureen Whitaker
For Mid Century Dining Table - Oval Table -Metal Base5.0Table is beautiful. Wade is an true craftsman. Plan to order from Wade again!
LMLaura McFarland
For Mid Century Dining Table - Oval Table -Metal Base5.0I had SOMCO Furniture custom make a solid walnut table with a painted metal base. The communication was exceptional. I was hoping for a particular shape and size. What I couldn't glean from the photos taken during the process, they explained very well. It was delivered to Arizona in perfect condition. All holes lined up perfectly, so assembly was a breeze. I would highly recommend working with them for your beautiful custom pieces. 5 stars across the board!
DHDarren Hanson
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base4.8My finished project looks better than desks twice the price, and I was able to get the exact dimensions I needed. I absolutely love it, will be coming back if I ever need another desk.
JWJohn Watson
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base4.3Overall the desk is beautiful and was easy to put together. It was the perfect piece for my office setup. **Hardware** I think it'd help to include washers in the hardware set to go a long with the wood screws. With the legs and mounts that are provided, the screws are precariously similar in diameter to the holes in the hardware, leaving them prone to actually just screwing through the hole, or going into the wood at an angle after they get flush with the hardware, but one side of the screw proceeds to dip into the mounting hole. **shipping**: Desk arrived from the freight company with one of the wooden sides ripped from its place in the crate. The side of the desk had a minor ding in it from that. I've been through this rodeo with freight companies and furniture before, and "refusing delivery" for a minor ding in the desk wasn't worth it to me, but it's worth calling out.
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Barry Huggins
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base4.8Superb work from SOMCO. They took my rough drawing, with complicated curves and weird dimensions, and turned it into a beautiful walnut desk that fits my space and aesthetic perfectly. Very happy.
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Randy Jennings
For L Desk - Walnut Desk- Midcentury Modern- Metal Base4.0Pieces are beautiful and nicely designed. One side was slightly damaged, which looks like it occurred during shipping (that is the reason for 4/5 overall stars). Seller was very nice and willing to work with me to fix any issues I had with the desks. Overall I’m very pleased with my purchase. Great price for a beautiful solid piece of custom made American made furniture.
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