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We are a full-service organization, with a number of specialities.
- First and foremost; this is not your local furniture store. Custom furniture is not mass produced; it’s not even
made to order. There is no inventory, and no catalog. Each commission is an original design, a one-of-a-kind functional form.
Commissioning a custom work is new to many of our customers, so we will do our best to walk you through the process and ensure
that the final product meets your needs.
A custom commission is a new experience to many of our clients; so don't be afraid to call and ask questions.
There may be a bit more effort than picking something out of a catalog, but the results are well worth the effort.
Furniture, built-in's, carving, sculpture; we treat each project like a work of art; we put our time and
energy into its design and construction. Our names and reputation stays with each work, and since most of our business comes
from word of mouth, we cannot afford to produce anything but a quality product.
We should also note that although this business is important to us, we also have family and other business obligations to
meet. We are always up front and honest with our clients about expectations. We will tell you if a requested deadline is unrealistic,
and we will not commit if we do not honestly believe we can do the work. Again, you are commissioning a truly custom work
of art; we are not on a repeatable production schedule.
We have an ever growing electric portfolio, and have executed commissions we never conceived we would receive.
Restoration, Repair & Conservation Services
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In addition to furniture reproduction, Artisans performs conservation work on antiques, homes, and other
antiques. The knowledge required to restore a fine piece of furniture or create a hand made tool also applies to restoring
firearms, swords, and leather. Although not staffed to restore complete homes or buildings, Artisan's offers consultation
services to architects, contractors, and curators. We will provide direct support and instruction, as well as restoration
services for specific items.
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Woodcarving and sculpture sets Antiques Furniture apart from general cabinet and furniture makers. Producing
fine quality furniture is an art form, enhancing it with detailed hand carved patterns, or sculptured legs, was traditionally
a separate art.
A traditional apprenticeship focused on a specific skill set, when a craftsman mastered both skills, he was
a rare individual. Elie's apprenticeship included both carving and furniture making; establishing him as one of these rare
breeds.
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The sections under Woodcarving and Sculpture demonstrate a cross section of Elie's abilities, ranging from
furniture carving to walking sticks. If you have ideas or thoughts about commissioning a custom piece, take some time to review
options for carvings. We also offer a wide variety of other unique and one of kind items, several of which are featured in
this section. Clicking on the dropdown list under the Woodcarving & Sculpture heading will browse the various selections.
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