Richard is the hands, heart, and chief sawdust maker behind much of the furniture that leaves our family woodworking studio. Raised in a long line of woodworkers, he grew up with the sound of hand tools and the steady patience that comes from learning at the side of his father and grandfather.

After years in a corporate career, Richard found his way back to the bench, determined to build the kind of furniture meant to be used and lived with, tables where people gather, cabinets that hold more than just things, and simple forms shaped by honest joinery and a thoughtful finish.

Richard’s approach to woodworking and finishing has recently been quoted by Men’s Journal, reflecting decades of hands-on experience at the bench.

You’ll often find him shaping a joint with his favorite router plane, sanding a board smooth by hand, or sweeping up sawdust with music humming quietly in the background. For Richard, the best furniture is built for gathering—where people linger, stories are shared, and memories are made.