Nathan Semiao

Nathan Semiao

Black Bear Custom Furniture

Holderness, NH
Member since: 2017
4.8
13 Maker Reviews
  • 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.

Nathan and Meghan Semiao founded Black Bear Furniture in 2016 with a focus on craftsmanship, and value. Our hope is that each of our handmade pieces will become a unique and beautiful feature of your home.

Whether you're buying a piece from our portfolio or working with us on something custom we aim to make your experience as easy and inclusive as possible.

If you're interested in a custom piece know that we'll work hard to make sure we turn your precise vision into a final product. We offer 3d models and sketches, and can provide material and finish samples through the mail, to make sure you know exactly what you're getting and you feel comfortable along the way.

What people are saying

4.8
(13)
  • SW

    STEVEN WETMORE

    For Low White Bookcase
    4.7

    This project took longer than expected but I was very pleased with everything else. Communication was good and the finished bookcase is exactly what I wanted. I would definitely do this again.

  • JR

    John Rhodes

    For John's Desk
    4.3

    Nathan is a real professional with a human touch. He had to deal with many obstacles and even health challenges so the project took many months longer to complete but was worth the wait. I would gladly recommend him for any project you might have. John Rhodes

  • WJ

    Wane Joselow

    For Ash Display Cabinet
    4.8

    Project completed exactly to my specifications and all special requests including hardware and pulls. Terrific workmanship and communication. Very easy to work with. Couldn't be happier.

  • LB

    Liz Boehm

    For Liz's Coffee Table
    5.0

    I absolutely love this table! Nathan's communication throughout was exceptional. He made exactly what I asked for and communicated updates at every stage. I would highly recommend his work and will happily work with him again!

  • Chris GrecoCG

    Chris Greco

    For Chris' Bookcase
    5.0

    Fantastic job, just amazing. I spent a lot of time looking for the right expert to make this project come to life. Nathan made it happen. I tried other sites for pre-made cases and not one could fulfill the vision I had. Nathan was easy to talk to and bounce ideas off off and he was patient with changes I had and he even hand delivered and installed the case himself. He’s amazing and if you need something done right, give this man and his business your money then just sit back and relax, your project is in safe hands

  • MH

    Melissa Holiday

    For Custom Bookcase Needed
    4.8

    Working with Nathan at Black Bear Custom Furniture was very easy. Since the desk that my husband bought for his study did not have a low and wide bookcase, I contracted with Nathan to produce one that would work well. I took pictures of the desk and I drew out what the legs looked like on the desk with the dimensions so he could match them. He sent blueprint type drawings for me to approve. While his communication with me wasn't immediate each day, he responded within a reasonable amount of time. While he didn't complete the project right on time, he did work with me to get the color stain and glazing right so it looked more like the existing desk. My husband and I were very pleased with the finished product and we would use Nathan again.

  • Roz HillRH

    Roz Hill

    For Twin Over Full Mission Bed In L-Shaped Configuration
    4.8

  • JN

    Jeff Neurauter

    For Jeff's Cabinets
    4.8

    Nathan was outstanding from the very beginning and an absolute delight to work with. He asked questions that I hadn't thought of and made wonderful suggestions. He sent drawings to make sure we were on the same page. He kept me up to date on the progress of the project and let me know when his supplier caused a delay. The finished project was exactly what I had envisioned. I would absolutely use Nathan again.

  • AC

    Abigail Carpenter

    For Drop Leaf Pedestal Table
    5.0

    Nathan did a fantastic job building a dining table and chairs for me. He kept me updated throughout the process, responded promptly to all my questions and worked with me to make sure I was happy with the design. The job was done and delivered when promised and he was very easy to work with. I have already had tons of compliments on my new table and chairs and would highly recommend Black Bear Furniture.

  • AP

    Anna Prisco

    For Saddle Stoold in Counter Hight for Contemporay Kitchen
    5.0

    We had a great experience working with Nathan. He really took care to design exactly what we were looking for. He communicated with us throughout the process. He also made this chair quickly to accommodate our kitchen renovation schedule. The chair turned out just like we wanted it. It's made very well, is high-quality and was really good value for money. We love the finished project and would be happy to work again with Nathan.

  • BE

    brian egloff

    For brian's Dining Table
    5.0

    Very professional and skilled artisan from start to finish. He made suggestions to the design, kept me updated with photos and even sent me a wood sample through the mail to review. The final product far exceeded my expectations and it was delivered promptly on the agreed upon finish date. I will recommend this company to anyone looking for quality work at a more than reasonable price without hesitation. This is the only company I will use for future projects.

  • R

    Rebecca

    For Rebecca's Armoire
    4.7

    This is a beautiful piece made with care and solidity. Consultation along every step of the way was great. It makes me happy to see it in my room.

  • SD

    Susan DeYoung

    For Square End Table With Drawers And Brown Cherry Finish
    5.0

    I can't say enough good things about Nathan and Black Bear Furniture. I was kept informed every step of the way. And the finished product was beautiful. I feel like I got a reasonable price on something that will last a very long time. Thank you Nathan!

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