Custom Early American Furniture
Designed and Built by Commission
How I Work
American Heritage Furniture Co. operates as a design-led custom furniture workshop.
I serve as the designer and master craftsman for each commission, working directly with clients and designers from initial concept through final construction.​
This direct working relationship ensures that proportion, joinery, material selection, and finish are considered with intention at every stage of the process.
The Nature of the Work
Each commission is developed as a one-of-a-kind piece, informed by historical precedent rather than exact replication. Proportions, construction methods, and overall presence are guided by early American forms, while materials and details are determined uniquely for each project.
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Reclaimed pine is selected for its history, stability, and character. Variations in grain, tone, and marking are inherent and embraced as part of the finished work.
Construction & Joinery
Construction follows traditional early American methods, using mortise-and-tenon joinery, hand-cut dovetails, and wooden pins in place of nails or screws where appropriate.
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These techniques are selected for structural integrity, longevity, and historical accuracy—not as ornament, but as the foundation of the work.
Design & Collaboration
Projects begin with a collaborative design conversation to establish intent, scale, and context within the space. I work closely with designers and clients to refine proportion, functional requirements, and visual balance before construction begins.
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Once a design direction is established, I oversee the execution of the piece from joinery through finish, maintaining continuity between design intent and craftsmanship.
Scope & Capacity
American Heritage Furniture Co. accepts a limited number of commissions each year to ensure focused attention on every project. This approach allows for careful consideration of material selection, joinery, and finish, without compromise.
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Lead times vary depending on scope and scheduling and are discussed during the initial inquiry.