Thursday, March 29, 2012


Again we designed and proposed an installation project in Google's Sketchup 3D modeling program.  This allowed the client to see precisely what we proposed to offer.  The result was a project without surprises.  Expectations were met, everyone is happy.

The project is oak veneer panels 113" tall applied to the sides of drywalled niches each side of the fireplace.  The outer corners are oak solids and return the corner.  Shelves were also oak veneer with solid oak edging.   The dye color was pre-approved by the client and matches other decor in the room.  Custom shelf pins were made by us for the front supports, rear pins are hidden in recesses in the shelves.




Friday, October 14, 2011

































This shelving in a home office was in need of support and improved appearance. We applied the owners material (Sassafras) to the front edges and added support at two intermediate locations. Subsequently we added dividers and interior end caps.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011

This is an "add on" project. My customer found some stainless steel swivel stools that matched his decor but he wanted arms and they weren't availble from the chair maker. The seat is maple and we made arms to match and cut two inches off the legs to achieve desired height. We can make modification to furniture to make it do what you want too. Bring us your issues.

Friday, April 01, 2011

Countertops, upper shelving and custom fireplace mantel for new home construction. Shelving layout was done in a Sketchup model of the room to get client input and decisions. Fireplace mantel is a custom piece made from material from owners previous home on this site.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

This is a remodel of an owners piece. This maple chest was being used as a side board or server at a vacation home. The owners wished that the piece had greater top area and asked if leaves could be added to each end. We made maple leaves and supports for each end. Additionally we tighted the case, refitted the doors and spray painted the piece black.


Monday, March 15, 2010

Commissioned work. Room screen in clear pine. 72 inches tall, 96 inches long. Fabric choice by customer.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Commissioned work. Custom made birch and maple literature organizer. Birch ply grain matched sides to top, maple trim. Clear finish. ABS adjustable shelves notched to prevent pull out. 38" wide, 16" tall, 12" deep.

Commissioned piece. Custom walnut case on base with backsplash. Air dried walnut with walnut veneered panels. Grain matched, clear finish, no coloring. Walnut sapwood veneer interior. Brass mortised hinges, shop made magnetic catches. 38" wide, 38" tall, 18" deep.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

A Mahogany Curio and Television cabinet. Curio area on top with beveled glass and glass shelves. Lighting in the three section roof of the cabinet. Center section is big enough for a 32 inch flat screen television. Lower area is storage with a single shelf. Selected and matched mahogany panels and framing. Cabinet corners are mirror matched. Door rails and stiles cut from continuous pieces. Levelers behind the case skirt accomodate uneven floors.

Friday, July 20, 2007


A foyer bench in cherry and curly maple. About 49 inches wide and about 38 inches tall.

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Ash console with custom etched glass doors. Approx. 49 inches wide, 13 inches deep and 44 inches tall. Cabinet appears to float over the legs/base. All materials were custom cut to achieve specific grain patterns and matching. Doors were etched to match the pulls. Semi gloss varnish, full gloss top.

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Did a bit of closet remodeling for a customer. Coated particle board shelf material and matched birch ply drawer fronts with baltic birch ply drawer boxes. KV medium duty (100lb.) drawer slides and Amerock pulls. Fitted to existing opening previously shelf over pole, two high. Lower area is for shoes. 60 inches wide. Layout and presentation done in Sketchup

Sunday, October 22, 2006

A custom, corner display cabinet. All ash solids. Pull out shelves in case. Glass shelves, canitlevered and clamped in place. Built to fit a particular place (corner) but finished on all sides.


Monday, October 16, 2006

Custom Mission Settle in quarter sawn white oak. Custom mixed dye stain with wipe on poly finish. Legs are "built up" of four pieces in order to display a quarter sawn face on all four sides. All pieces were carefully selected for their position on the piece with respect to grain and figure. Cushion material by client, produced by us. Chester is our modeling dog.


Wednesday, October 11, 2006

"Very Custom" Dining table and chairs. Allowed to be bold we produced this dramatic set for a continuing customer. The Garton Company also designed this home on Wisconsin's east coast. The woods are ash and black walnut. The chairs (6) are constructed in pairs. Cushions (by us) to match decor.


Custom oak framed mirror with brushed aluminum detail at top and bottom.
Oak laundry hamper.
Very custom mahogany and granite desk. Commissioned work. Solid mahogany frame, panels and drawer fronts. Emerald green granite top. Hand cut dovetailed drawers.

Cherry pedestal. Commissioned work for an industrial client to showcase their custom stone top. Top is granite "fish" inlayed into a marble disc top.


Tuesday, June 06, 2006

"Annedirondack" Chairs. A collaborative effort of Anne and The Garton Company.

Built of clear (no knots) cypress. Constructed with stainless steel hardware, and finished with a colored protectant to help maintain color. The ends of the legs that meet the ground are "potted" with marine epoxy to keep water damage away.

Very comfortable and we can personalize the front stretcher with your family name or cottage name or whatever.

Please feel free to email us about how to get one or more of these chairs or to ask questions about anything else you see on this blog.

Potting bench all in cedar. Approx 66"W, 24" and 50"D. Custom built, with assistance from the owner, to fit around gas meter and into space available. Potting grill over soil box. Shelves behind screened doors. Levelers in legs to allow for uneven stones. Designed and presented to client in SketchUp

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Pair of night stands. Australian lacewood and ash. Lacewood tops have ash inlay stripe detail, ash aprons and shelves have lacewood inlay detail. Grain pattern across apron fronts is part of the detail work.
Australian lacewood and Brazilian cherry leafed table. Extends to 12 feet long. Table has two legs at the center that move out with the basic table to provide support when the two 24" leaves are installed.