Interview by Blackheart Cleveland

PD White furnituremaker

I am a furniture maker that specializes in custom made wood furniture. When people think of making a piece of furniture they often think that the process begins with finding the right piece of wood or having a thoroughly drawn out design. While these factors are important, I have come to realize over the last twenty years of creating furniture, that it is working with the client that is one of the most important aspects of the design process for me. The pieces I create are a conversation. They work not only as functional objects to sit on, eat off of, place books on etc, but as a communication between myself and the individual I am designing for. In working through this process I find that what is most important is the conversation the piece originates from; and ends with when the project is complete.

What I try to accomplish with my work is to make each piece singly for the person who it is designed for. I use wood that is harvested locally and is generally taken from trees that are being removed by the city or an individual homeowner. In this way I am able to use a local material for local customers.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

visit site: tremont artwalk

The Tremont Artwalk takes place monthly every 2nd Friday. My studio is located at the end of Professor.
I will be in my studio to answer any questions that you may have about designing and building a piece of furniture. I also do small repairs and refurbishing on a piece that you may have.

If you like sushi and dinner for 2 - Japanese style - the original design sushi table featured at the bottom of my home page may interest you. pdw

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Chairs that have comfort and aesthetic form

I made this Biedermeier style chair (top picture) from an antique example featured in the picture below. Can you recognize the 2 originals from the 2 replicas?
The curved back has an inlay of bird's eye maple.
The body is made of european cherry wood which is lighter and less amber than american cherry.
I specialize in making replicas of classical chairs.
(Double click images to enlarge for details)
Photos by courtesy of PG

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

You can contact me to set up an appointment at my studio in Tremont by email, cell - or just blog me with your questions or comments! I am looking forward to hearing from you, Paul

windsor chair
I used handtools to make the spindles and frame of this chair.
$ 950.oo (depending on the size and design of the windsor which may be modified based on what you would like to use it for.)
The back spindles curve to make the backsupports quite comfortable and the seat is softly upholstered.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

shaker style sewing table
This shaker inspired table with a candlestick style base is very versatile and can be used as a little entrance table, a place to put the phone, letters, keys etc.
It is made of cherry wood which was oiled and waxed to bring out the beautiful wood grain. The drawers are dovetailed by hand and the knobs were handturned. They can be accented with different types of wood eg. walnut or maple. The diameter of the tabletop can also be changed based on the planned us of the piece.

$ 750.oo
(photograph by Dan Morgan, Cleveland)





cement table and studio chair
this table measuring 3 feet by 5 feet and was commisioned by a local business man who wanted office furniture to blend with the industrial location of his business in downtown Cleveland. The chair was designed as a signature piece for the entrance area - bold lines and materials with some purposeful compromise of comfort!

table $ 850.oo (red oak frame, nuts and bolts, cement table top)

chair $ 480.oo (cement seat, oak wood frame, metal mesh backing)

all photographs by Dan Morgan


sushi table
This sushi table was built for Cleveland photographer Dan Morgan.
A unique table for 2 to enjoy sushi at home sitting "japanese style"
It measures 12 (height) x15 (width) x 36 (length) inches and was made from a piece of walnut wood with a live edge, left natural with an oiled and waxed surface.
The size and design can be changed based on customers ideas and needs.
$ 750.oo (US and Canada)