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This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
I honed my aesthetic skills while attending The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. I spent 20 years working as an Engineer, where I developed a passion for quality. The constant thread throughout my life has been my love for making things. I "retired" from my Engineering Career to devote my full time efforts to designing and building furniture.
Wayward Home Furniture crafts furniture using a Small Batch Process. The common components of my furniture are made in multiples - allowing an economy of scale while still accommodating the customization my customers' request.
"Wayward" is defined as something which is unique, with a strong personality. You think of your home as being wayward, reflecting your unique personality; that's why you're shopping Custom Made!
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MHMichelle Hinson
For Modern Coffee Table, Boomerang Leg Design With Surfboard Top. Mid-Century, Danish Design Influence.5.0Spectacular craftsmanship on my gorgeous custom table. Thanks so much!
JLJoann Lane
For Modern Coffee Table, Boomerang Leg Design With Surfboard Top. Mid-Century, Danish Design Influence.5.0Happy doesn't begin to describe how I felt opening the boxes yesterday. Every piece was carefully and professionally wrapped and well protected. It's a work of art I'm proud to own. Now that the kids are grown we're investing in our home. A beautiful investment! Have steve make you a work of art. I promise you'll love it.
- MZ
Margaret Zupa
For Walnut Coffee Table, Modern Spider Leg Design - Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Design Influence5.0The spider leg table in walnut arrived exactly as pictured and is extremely high quality. Steve was meticulous in packing the table so that it arrived without any dings or scratches and was very careful in how he crafted the table so that it was extremely easy to assemble. The craftsmanship is gorgeous and leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. Steve was quick and consistent with communication and overall a pleasure to do business with. Can't recommend him highly enough!
- RW
Richard Wenzel
For Walnut Coffee Table Wishbone Leg Design. Modern, Mid-Century, Danish Design Influence.4.8Stunning coffee table that will be with us for generations. The whole process was very seamless working with Steve. Communication was clear and accurate, specifications were met and the shipping was very carefully packed. We couldn't be happier.
- SJ
SHERI J LAGIN
For Modern Coffee Table, Boomerang Leg Design With Surfboard Top. Mid-Century, Danish Design Influence.4.8My table is beautiful and came promptly when sent in incredible packing and very easy instructions to assemble. I would certainly order another item from Steve! Thank you, Steve!
- MA
Mary Adams
For Surfboard Top table question4.3The table is beautiful. We have received numerous compliments on the quality and design. Aside from a “hiccup” with shipping, the process was smooth.
- DB
Daryl Baginski
For re: Bench5.0Wonderful product from Steve. The design and construction is top notch and of tremendous value. The degree of attention to detail, precise measurements, and quality materials is apparent at every view of my bench. The piece is solid and beautiful, functional and modern. I can say without hesitation this is the best piece of furniture I have ordered on Custommade. I will return to Wayward Furniture again for other projects and refer Steve to others. Thanks!
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