I feel fortunate having studied furniture design at the Rhode Island School of Design under the talented Danish master and teacher, the late Tage Frid. He taught me to design with practicality, build with integrity and work with efficiency, but most importantly, not to compromise beauty.

Having passed through many design phases and completing hundreds of pieces, I have mastered a high level of skill in conceptualizing and solving design problems. My early work drew from arts and crafts, Japanese, Danish and Art Nouveau influences. Today I look at my work as functional sculpture, where nature can be a strong influence. Interplay between curved and straight lines and negative and positive spaces are frequently incorporated. I like to engage people's senses while they interact with my furniture. The inside of a jewelry cabinet may be built with Spanish cedar for its wonderful aroma, the edge of a table top, or the surface of a pull carved to engage the sense of touch. Exposed dovetails or wedged tenons can be applied to create rhythm and to educate one on how a piece of furniture is constructed. A beautiful highly figured or colorful board can be enough to carry success into a commission, which, having been designed with simplicity, allows the reverence of the wood to speak on its own without distraction.

After 25 years of interpreting customer needs I have refined the design and construction process to be accurate, efficient, and economical.


I draw from traditional joinery techniques when practical. My end goal is to create quality craftsmanship in unique and beautiful ways. My furniture and cabinetry will endure for proud and satisfied customers to pass on to their children and grandchildren.

2008

Designed and built central cash desk for Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner, Maine
Living room sofa, chair and occasional tables, jewelry display cabinets, rotating- stools

2006-2007

Began employing sub-contracted partners to help produce Stonington Furniture Collection designs using limited production techniques, including music stands, continuous arm dining chairs, library stairs in a choice of woods
Designed, contracted, and built kitchen addition and furniture for private residence in Sedgewick, ME
Designed, built extensive custom cabinetry, furnishings for private estate, Moosehead Lake in Greenville

2005-2006

Began introducing a new line of furniture called The Stonington Furniture Collection.
Continuing to design and build cabinetry and furniture for our customers.
Expanded shop by 30% and major machinery upgrades (to keep up with customer demands)

2004-2005

Designed, contracted, and built kitchen addition and furniture for Caroline Hecker at The Pearson Gallery on Deer Isle, Maine

2004

Commissioned to design and build a 12' x 10' solid cherry mobile inspired by water reflections.

2002-2003

Designed, built, and moved into new studio/shop/gallery in Stonington, Maine.
Designed and built furniture and cabinetry for the Post residence on Cape Rosier, Maine (A Robert W. Knight designed house)

2002

Designed and built dining table for Cassatt-Osgood residence, Brooksville, Maine

1988-2004

Completed dozens of furniture and cabinetry commissions for customers throughout the United States, including tables, chairs, desks, lamps, entertainment centers, stained glass doors, beds, kitchens, and a tree house.

1996

Built new fine woodworking shop on Deer Isle, Maine.
Moved to Maine.

1993-1994

Commissioned by Clodagh Design International to develop, design and build furniture and fixtures for Dana Buchaman stores and showrooms in New York City.

1993

Designed seating for Charlotte, Inc. Belding, MI.
Designed and built furniture for Felissimo, New York City.

1992-1993

Designed and built a contemporary post and beam home for my family on Deer Isle, Maine.

1990-1991

Designed and built a variety of furniture commissions, including permanent pieces for the new Aidekman Art Center at Tufts University, MA.

1990

Designed and built permanent furniture for Merrin Gallery on Fifth Ave., New York City.

1984-1988

Commissioned by Louise Fitting Associates, Inc. to design and build furniture for installations at two Trump Tower condominiums in New York City.
Designed and built furniture, cabinetry, and circular stairs for other Trump Tower Condominiums.

1987

Commissioned by Pawling Properties Associates to design and build furniture for new Ziff family estates in Pawling, NY.

1984

Assisted John Dunigan in preparing furniture for show at Gallery Henoch in New York City.

1982-1983

Commissioned by various clients to design and build furniture, including furniture for the office of the Dean of Architecture and planning at M.I.T., MA - bookcases, file cabinets, receptionist's desk, conference table, and writing desk.

Geoffrey Warner Studio, Stonington, ME
The Cultural Embassy, High Point, NC
Pemetic Gallery, Mount Desert Isle, ME
Blue Heron Gallery, Deer Isle, ME
Harbor Square Gallery, Rockland, ME
Society of Arts & Crafts, Boston, MA
Sansar, Washington, DC
Pritam and Eames, East Hampton, NY
Franklin Parrasch Gallery, New York, NY

2008

Maine Crafts Association Show at Daniel Kany Gallery
Work of the Hand, The Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME
The Cultural Embassy, opening exhibition for Design Week, High Point, NC

2007

"Getting Personal": Maine Architects Design Furniture, Portland Museum of Art, ME

2006

RISD at Midcoast, Center for Maine Contemporary Arts, Rockport, ME

2006

Getting Personal; Maine Architects Design Furniture, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockport, ME

2006

New Work by Faculty, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockport, ME

2005

The Wood Show, The Center For Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME

2005

Water, The Center For Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME

2004

The Maine Woodworkers Association, Group Show at Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockland, ME

2004

Group Show at Deer Isle Artists Association, Deer Isle, ME

2002

Solo show at the Pemetic Gallery, Northeast Harbor, ME
Maine Coast Artists, Rockland, ME

2001

Group Show at Deer Isle Artists Association, Deer Isle, ME

1990

Benchmark: Furniture for the Nineties, Gallery Fair, Mendocino, CA

1989

Contemporary Furniture Expressions, Lyman Allyn Art Museum, CT

1988

Lighting and Screens, Sansar, Washington, DC
Delaware Art Museum, DE
Joint Ventures, Workbench Gallery, NY

1987

New Art Forms Exhibit, Chicago, IL

1986

Celebration of American Crafts, Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven, CT

1984

Art of the Rhode Island Designer Craftsman, Newport Art Museum, RI

2008

Maine Home + Design, September Issue

2007

Boston Globe Travel section

2006

Ellsworth American Art and Leisure section

1999

This Old House

1996

Country Living

1995

American Bungalow
Home Furniture

1993

Interiors
Style Watch of Colonial Homes
Rhode Island Magazine

1991

Architectural Digest, "AD at Large"

1990

WLNE 6 News, "We Love New England"

1989

American Craft Magazine, Portfolio

1988

Woodshop News
Fine Woodworking
American Craft Magazine

1987

New York Times
American Craft Magazine

1986

American Craft Magazine
Metropolis

2008

Director's Award, Maine Crafts Association at Daniel Kany Gallery, Portland, ME
For Jewelry Cabinet, (birds-eye maple, Spanish cedar)

1986

Artists Society, International Nomination

1987

Artists Liaison, Santa Monica, CA
Galleries Elect, Los Angeles, CA

1988-2004

Mentor of apprentices in my shop

1996

Lectured at Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockland, ME

1983-1984

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence,RI
   Major: Furniture Design
   Studied under: Tage Frid - Furniture Design

1972-1975

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence,RI
   Major: Photography
   Studied under: Harry Callahan