Joe and Mary Lou Szabo are very talented people. Not only does Joe create and teach intarsia, he also builds period reproductions. I chose to feature his intarsia because it is such an unusual skill. Above I show 3 game boards, but also two other designs that can be applied to furniture, boxes or framed. Intarsia is art. A careful choice of woods provides the unusual textures and colors, and stains or paints are rarely used. From large religious icons to corporate logos, intarsia can be used just about anywhere.

Dale Andersen has been in business since 1985 producing wood boxes and assorted items on the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. His website is extremely well laid out, offering a blueprint to the consumer on how to order a chest and have it be exactly what they want. And he sells kits for those of you who would like to build your own. In addition, there is delightful family information, including favorite recipes. Have fun visiting this website!

Here is just one example of Randall Frey's work. You can also see a little corner cupboard on the cover of our catalog. Randall stays true to the period, and every piece is custom made to exacting standards. From hand mixed stains and finishes to hand cut dovetails, each piece is truly authentic--from tables to chairs to case pieces. His website says it all. We are proud that he chooses our H-34 drawer pulls to compliment his furniture.

Matthew chose cherry wood, which he accented by using quilted maple on the drawer. In addition to beauty, this table is incredibly versatile. Imagine it nuzzled next to your bed, in the hallway, as an end table, or under your favorite window.

Both George and Chauncey Whitmore built furniture and also worked with my grandfather, Frank Horton, at the Portland (CT) boatworks during WW1. This linen press is a lovely example of John Whitmore's work. John is the third generation, his daughter Beryl works with him and she is the fourth generation, and who knows but perhaps one of her children will express an interest in fine woodworking someday. Note the inlay and the carved feet. Mr. Whitmore used our most popular pull on this piece, C-602S drawer pulls in the antique brass finish. They also conservatively restore antique originals, both repairing finishes as well as fabricating new parts to replace missing originals. In fact, this piece has an antique base but the top is new. The inlay has been carefully matched to the original.