Comments from our Patrons

July 16, 2013

Gary,

I received the chair. I was taking a risk ordering it online without seeing the chair, but this risk was worth taking. Both my girlfriend and I like the chair and footstool very much. I can clearly see the craftsmanship — the lines are sharp and straight where needed and smooth and soft on the chair seat and arms. The wood is warm and very nice to touch.

Had I have more time, I would prefer a chair in walnut, but cherry looks very good. My only comment for you would be to try minimizing the number of visible black knots. My chair have three sizeable very black knots on the arms and the back that I would prefer not to have.

All my friends are very impressed with your work, so you might have more orders coming from DC area.

Thanks again,
M.

Washington, DC

July 16, 2013

Hi Gary,

Everyone who sits in our chairs loves them. You make a beautiful piece of furniture. My husband is a beginning woodworker and is wondering how you get such a smooth finish on your furniture. Do you use mineral oil and sand, sand, sand and do you use an electric sander or is it all by hand? He is so impressed and would love to know how he can get that kind of finish. I am sure you are very particular about your wood too. Is that part of the secret?

N.

Sacramento, California

June 18, 2013

Gary,

Your beautiful chairs are holding up well and are a sensation to all visitors. It's uncanny how comfortable that hard wood is for any size or shaped person who has sat in them.

Thanks again for your guidance and all. Your incredible quality has taken away however any notion of me getting into advanced woodworking! ...

Most Respectfully,
J.

Loxley, Alabama

June 07, 2013

Dear Gary and Austin,

My Harris stool arrived yesterday in pristine condition. Another exquisite piece of furniture from your shop and a wonderful addition to my chair. Beautiful figure in the cherry and outstanding craftsmanship.

I simply can't tell you what a pleasure it is to do business with you. Your products embody the perfect blending of art, craftsmanship, beauty, and value. Clearly a great deal of thought has gone into your designs and the results are nothing short of flawless, functional, and beautiful furniture. Well done, gentlemen!

Hopefully, if I'm a very good boy, Santa will treat me to a side table for Christmas this year!

Warmest Regards,
J.

Arlington, Washington

May 17, 2013

Hi Gary,

An update on the chair . . . . . . . exquisite! I've been rocking this morning and it is incredibly comfortable. I particularly enjoy how the chair arms and back cradle the human form. A wonderfully well executed design. I also notice that when lighted at an oblique angle (I have it next to a large picture window), the fairness and detail of the lines really stand out. Gary, your chair belongs in the Smithsonian!

Thanks once again and I'll look forward to a great stool to go with it.

Cheers!
J.

Arlington, Washington

May 17, 2013

Hi Gary,

My chair arrived safe and sound yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately, I only had time to uncrate it and dash off to work before really getting a chance to test drive it. I will give you a more detailed critique once I get some "seat time" but on initial inspection, your chair is stunningly beautiful. The craftsmanship is superb.

Warmest Regards,
J.

Arlington, Washington

March 23, 2013

Gary, I did a web search for hand crafted rocking chairs to find you. I am pleased with the quality and workmanship. Thank you!

D.

Poynette, Wisconsin

March 22, 2013

Gary,

Yes, the chair arrived yesterday. Thanks for inquiring. My wife and I both love it. I am sitting in it right now and find it quite comfortable. The cherry wood is gorgeous and the finish is silky smooth. We really appreciate fine American craftsmanship.

Best regards,
J.

P.S. My son said, "I have never sat in a wooden chair that is this comfortable. It's a really nice chair!" I agree. A perfect chair for desk work and reading.

March 15, 2013

Hello Gary,

The rocking chair with foot stool and side table arrived yesterday in good order. Your craftsmen have created a beautiful furniture set that is a pleasure to view and touch and will be enjoyed for years to come.

Thank you,
P.

Chassell, Michigan

February 15, 2013

Dear Gary,

My rocker was delivered today. It is truly beautiful, a work of art to be sure. I love how you centered the grain of the wood on the top cross piece and the seat. The color is lovely and will become even more so. I will enjoy it in my living room, but also it will be easy to move to the sun room in the summer.

Please don't take the following as a complaint, or even a shortcoming of your chair, but only an observation, which if enough people make (which I doubt) you may want to consider as a potential custom item. I would prefer a gentler deeper/longer? rocking motion. I guess that would be accomplished by a shallower arc to the rocker . . . but that might compromise the overall visual effect, which is beautiful as it is.

Thank you and your staff for your wonderful art.

B.

Rochester, New York