Business Details
46 Years
experience
Crafting Authentic 17th & 18th Century American Furniture & Architectural Replicas
Craig Farrow Master Furniture Maker has dedicated over four decades to crafting authentic 17th and 18th-century American furniture and architectural replicas. Founded in 1980, our work reflects a deep passion for New England design traditions from the Colonial to Federal periods. We specialize in handcrafted furniture, including raised panel walls, wainscoting, fireplace mantels, stairway balusters, and intricate carvings, using period-appropriate tools and techniques. Our expertise extends to restoration and conservation projects for historic institutions, collectors, and private clients. We prioritize authenticity, employing hand-sawn wood, traditional joinery, and hand-carved details to preserve historical integrity.Our team has presented educational demonstrations at museums and historic sites since the 1970s, sharing knowledge of colonial craftsmanship. Every piece we create embodies a labor of love, honoring the artistry of early American woodworkers. Our commitment to quality ensures each project meets the highest standards of craftsmanship. We serve clients seeking historically accurate furniture and architectural elements for preservation or custom installations. Our work stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of early American design.
Services
Custom Furniture Replicas
Architectural Replicas
Restoration Services
Turned Wood Projects
Hand-Carved Decorations
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in period-accurate furniture making
- Uses traditional hand tools and colonial-era techniques
- Restoration work for historic institutions and collectors
- Custom educational demonstrations since the 1970s
- Specializes in complex architectural elements like carved mantels and turned balusters
Services
Custom Furniture Replicas
Crafting exact replicas of 17th-18th century American furniture using traditional hand tools and period-accurate techniques. Each piece undergoes meticulous design research to ensure historical accuracy. Our work includes tables, chairs, cupboards, and beds made from appropriate wood species.
Architectural Replicas
Creating authentic architectural elements like raised panel walls, wainscoting, and fireplace mantels. We replicate historical details using traditional woodworking methods. Projects include doorway entrances and stairway components for historic preservation.
Restoration Services
Specializing in restoring historic furniture and architectural pieces for collectors and institutions. Our process maintains original materials while repairing damage. We've conserved rare artifacts and consulted on antique authentication.
Turned Wood Projects
Producing turned elements using an 18th-century post-and-beam lathe. Services include balusters, chair parts, and decorative finials. Our techniques replicate colonial-era turning methods for historical accuracy.
Hand-Carved Decorations
Creating intricate carvings for furniture and architecture using hand tools. Features include shell motifs, floral patterns, and architectural moldings. Each design follows historical examples from the Colonial and Federal periods.
People
Craig Farrow
Master Furniture Maker
Master woodworker with 40+ years of experience recreating 17th-18th century American furniture. Trained through hands-on study of colonial tools and techniques. Specializes in historically accurate craftsmanship for furniture and architectural elements.
Questions
What time periods do you specialize in?
We focus on 17th and 18th-century American furniture and architectural designs, covering Colonial through Federal periods.
Do you create custom pieces?
Yes, we craft custom replicas based on historical examples, working closely with clients to ensure period accuracy.
What restoration services do you offer?
We restore antique furniture and architectural elements for collectors, museums, and historic institutions using traditional methods.
Can you replicate specific historical pieces?
Yes, we study museum examples and historic references to create accurate reproductions of specific furniture or architectural features.
What materials do you use?
We use period-appropriate woods and hand tools, including restored 18th-century wooden planes and traditional joinery techniques.
How can I commission a project?
Contact us through our website to discuss your project requirements and schedule a consultation for custom reproductions.
