Comments from our Patrons

July 31, 2013

Dear Austin,

We are delighted with the rocking chair.

As it happened the chair shipped the day the baby was born and we were back at home just a few days before it arrived.

Really impressed by the workmanship and attention to detail, also the great simplicity of the piece. And super impressed by the packing for shipment.

Our great thanks. We are very happy to add the chair to our home and to the memories we'll share with our new son.

D.

Klosterneuburg, Austria

July 30, 2013

Gary,

We received our rocking chair a few weeks ago and have waited to write to you while we tried it out. We even kept the shipping box in case we decided to return it. Well, all that was foolishness. I think we knew from the first moment we saw it and sat in it that we wouldn't be sending it back. What a wonderful combination of comfort and art! We had visited many local furniture stores and searched on line, but never found anything that we liked. Every chair was either clunky looking or uncomfortable, or both. Then, by luck, we came across your chair on the web. It has turned out to be everything we had hoped for. We are especially happy with the smooth yet warm and soft finish — such a pleasure to run our fingers over. Thank you for creating such a terrific product.

Thanks again for the loving care and attention to detail that you put into creating our chair.

B. and D.

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

July 20, 2013

Gary,

The chair was delivered seamlessly, and my husband and I love it. It is beautiful and so comfortable and soothing to sit in. We took a leap of faith ordering it, and are so glad that we did. We are very grateful for your skill and artistry, and you can imagine us using it before the fireplace during our very long, cold upstate New York winters!

Thank-you.
D.

Sarasota Springs, New York

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