The Series
Meet the Makers
Go behind the bench and discover the stories, tools, and philosophies of the independent craftsmen shaping every piece.
Hays, Kansas
15.18.19 WoodWorks
Built for the years that matter most. Jordan Ottley mills locally sourced trees himself, letting the natural character of the wood lead every piece.
Madison, Wisconsin
Black Walnut Studio
Every tree deserves a second life. John Romadka transforms rare Bastogne walnut into one-of-a-kind functional art built to last for generations.
Chapel Hill
Davin Murray
Let the wood speak. Davin finds remarkable rough-sawn hardwood and builds furniture designed to showcase its natural grain, figure, and character.