Long-time member
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Fast shipper
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 have forty years of experience in the woodworking. I build custom designed furniture from both new and reclaimed wood. My specialty is designing and building tables, buffets, bars, kitchen islands and similar pieces. I like to incorporate other craft items (and items provided by client ) in my work such as blacksmith hardware, old glass and stained glass. Once a proposal is agreed to I will provide both a detailed drawing and a stain or paint sample. As a project progresses I give updates and photos of the stage of completion. I have an excellent on time completion rate. Please see my reviews from past clients.
Although I include drawings after a proposal is agreed to if you would like a design prior to signing a proposal my design fee is 50.00 per hour. This fee is waved if later a proposal is agreed to.
Testimonials
What people are saying
Joan Holecko
For cherry dining table and buffet
We are very happy with our new dining room furniture. The quality of John’s craftsmanship is excellent. We highly recommend him.
plaze@comcast.net PLAZE
For front porch bench?
Our new bench, built by John, has just arrived and we could not be happier. John built us a bench to our exact specifications based on a photograph of a historic bench that we provided. The craftsmanship is superb and we highly recommend him.
Elisabeth Pearson
For Custom kitchen table
John worked really hard to build the table we wanted and was great through the process.
Richard Shields
For Richard's Dining Table
From the outset of my experience with Custommade.com I was impressed with the number and quality of bids received. I published a specific specification, desired wood and a very short timeline for my custom table. John gave me two options and a great bid price. He committed to the short timeline. After accepting his proposal he took the time to come to see the historic home and took the time to match the stain of the table to other furniture. He is exceptional.
Eric Ryba
For Eric's Media Cabinet
I am very pleased with the final product, John was great to work with, and I definitely would work with him again!
Information
Maker Policies
Shipping Policy
I consider local shipping to be within 50 miles of Washington DC. Depending on the piece size I can crate and ship within the continental US
Installation Policy
None
Maker Policy
Custom pieces require a 50% deposit which is non-refundable once work has started with the remainder to be paid upon shipment or before delivery.
