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The Best Custom Furniture Makers in the Mid-Atlantic

For custom furniture, these Mid-Atlantic artisans offer world-class quality

The Best Custom Furniture Makers in the Mid-Atlantic

While the world of furniture seems to be full of IKEA and “dupes” of luxury brands like Restoration Hardware, the art and heritage of custom furniture making is alive and well in the Mid-Atlantic.

And while the world renowned epicenter of custom furniture, High Point, North Carolina stands as the world’s foremost, an abundance of talented custom furniture makers throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are among the most notable.

From artisan craftsmen to multi-generational family enterprises, we trust you will enjoy this curated collection of the best custom furniture makers in the Mid-Atlantic.

HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND

Cabriole Studio

A division of the top rated Hyattsville, Maryland custom home builder Fajen & Brown, Cabriole Studio specializes in the design and fabrication of custom furniture under the guidance of Justen Kanthack, a graduate in Furniture Design from Minneapolis College of Art & Design and the Denmark International School in Copenhagen.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

McKinnon & Harris

Located in the historic Scott’s Addition neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, McKinnon & Harris creates high performance aluminum furniture that is engineered, designed, and meticulously built to remain outdoors year-round in the most aggressive exterior environments. Established in 1991, McKinnon & Harris has built a legacy of handcrafting original, timeless designs of estate, garden, and yacht furniture for exceptional performance — all of which is made to order by master craftspeople.

MOUNT RAINIER, MARYLAND

Austen / Morris

Established in 2020 by Dennis Turbeville, Austen / Morris creates custom furniture featuring solid hardwoods.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Daniel Rickey Furniture

A native of Richmond, Virginia, Daniel Rickey has been making furniture since 2012. Incorporating clean lines, Rickey’s furniture is built to fit.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Worthen Furniture

Established in 1975, Worthen Furniture was founded by two Virginia craftsmen who shared a passion for restoring antique beds. Today, Worthen Furniture is among the finest purveyors of hand-crafted iron beds based out of their factory in historic Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Sallie Plumley Studio

A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Sallie Plumley Studio is a custom furniture maker based in Richmond, Virginia. A specialist in custom furniture and woodworking, Sallie Plumley Studio uses locally sourced hardwoods sourced from local wood providers in central Virginia.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Goodwood Design

Established by Garret Brooks in 2012, Goodwood Design has been designing and manufacturing high-quality wood products, furniture pieces, and installations ever since. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Goodwood Design regularly collaborates with local artists, designers, developers, and makers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

CENTREVILLE, MARYLAND

Vicco von Voss

Since 1994, Vicco von Voss has been living and working on the Eastern Shore of Maryland using locally salvaged trees to produce one-of-a-kind, contemporary furniture designs. Born in Kiel, Germany, von Voss was greatly influenced by both his grandfathers — one a forester and woodcarver, the other an architect who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright in post-war Germany.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

Poem Furniture

Established in 2019 by Charlottesville, Virginia artisan Tate Pray, Poem Furniture offers design and fabrication of custom furniture and cabinetry, with an emphasis on thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship to create lasting products that elevate the everyday.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Alicia Dietz Studios

Established by U.S. Army veteran Alicia Dietz in 2014, the eponymous Alicia Dietz Studios is a boutique designer of custom furniture in Richmond, Virginia. With an MFA in Craft and Material Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University and two Woodworking and Furniture Making Degrees from the Vermont Woodworking School, Alicia Dietz Studios leverages wood and concrete to create custom tables, benches, consoles, and more.

STEVENSVILLE, MARYLAND

Iatesta Studio

Established in 2014 by Matt Quinn, Iatesta Studio is a fully integrated studio designing furniture, lighting, and upholstery with an assortment of materials. Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Iatesta Studio leverages the talents of in-house artisans, makers, and artists through inquisitive thought and inventive action.

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