My story is a bit different.
My beliefs
I’m 53 years old and I run a small furniture workshop of my own.
It’s a quiet, focused space where I have everything I need – quality machines and trusted hand tools – to create well-crafted, lasting pieces by hand.
I always aim to give my very best, so that every piece I make brings lasting joy to its owner.
I’ve chosen a path where I don’t compete with the lowest prices or the quickest solutions. Instead, I believe that true craftsmanship and the best materials always lead to the best results.
My woodworking skills have been shaped over the course of about 30 years – a process of constant learning, refining, and improving through time and experience.
Where it all began
It all started with an old cabinet. This is where my journey began.
My interest in furniture began in early childhood, when I discovered that beautifully crafted pieces—found while wandering through the attic and rooms of an old country house—had a special pull on me.
I started asking around for old, worn-out furniture that needed restoration and began bringing them back to life. Through this process, I gained valuable knowledge and hands-on experience, learning in depth how these pieces—often over a hundred years old—were originally made and built to last.
Before long, my skills had developed to the point where I felt ready to start designing and building furniture of my own.
Price level
The price level of my work reflects its quality and craftsmanship — good skills come at a cost.
If you’re looking for the cheapest option, I’ll be honest: I’m probably not the right person for you. My work isn’t a rushed, thrown-together project — it’s carefully thought out and crafted with precision and care.
Over the years, I’ve invested in top-quality tools and high-precision machinery that allow me to create consistent, reliable results.
At the same time, I’ve continuously developed myself — reading, learning, experimenting, and studying both classic and contemporary makers. This is my passion and my profession.
That said, I don’t claim to be perfect. I make mistakes, too. What matters isn’t just how rarely they happen — it’s how I take responsibility for them. I’m always honest, I own my mistakes, and if needed, I fix them. That’s part of the work, part of the growth — and without it, there’s no learning or real improvement.
My pricing isn’t low, but it reflects the quality, time, knowledge, and responsibility that go into every project. I don’t aim to be a world-famous designer like Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner, or Alvar Aalto — but I deeply respect their legacy and work with the same values: dedication, passion, and the will to create something that lasts.
If you’re looking for meaningful design and truly value quality work, then we speak the same language. If your goal is simply the lowest possible price, then I’m not the right fit — and that’s perfectly okay.
Tools
Top-quality furniture is born from skill and the right professional tools.
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Industrial-precision equipment, including a panel saw with a 3.2-meter sliding table
Surface planer (500 mm width) from the Italian brand Casadei (SCM Group)
Spindle moulder with power feed, by SCM
Thickness planer with a 630 mm working width
Wood lathe for turning parts up to 1.7 meters in length
Mortising machine with a hydraulic sliding table
Large hydraulic frame press with 8 cylinders, dimensions 2 × 3 meters
A wide range of smaller hand tools and equipment from trusted brands like Bahco, Festool, Pfeil, and CMT
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What I enjoy beyond work
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Collecting antique furniture and porcelain is one of my greatest passions. There’s something special about the moment I come across a rare 18th- or 19th-century piece or a beautifully crafted porcelain cup. Furniture history is very close to my heart – it opens a window into how design has evolved through time, from the furniture found in Egyptian pharaohs’ tombs, through the classical periods of Greece and Rome, all the way to modernism.
I feel a particular connection to neoclassical furniture. Its refined decorative details, polished hardwood surfaces, and often golden-ratio-based proportions perfectly reflect the aesthetics and values of its era. This interest has helped me understand the dialogue between periods and styles – and that understanding is reflected in my own work as a furniture maker.
Architecture and furniture have always existed in symbiosis. One cannot be fully understood without the other – every space and every building is defined by the objects and elements we place within it.
Beyond design, I also have a deep love for traditional folk dance – it’s my way of keeping cultural traditions alive and staying connected to my roots.
For many years, I’ve practiced yoga, which helps me find balance in both body and mind. I’m also fascinated by Tibetan Buddhism, which offers a deeper understanding of the connection between humans and the world around them.
All of these interests help me see the world more broadly and find inspiration in unexpected places.
Because my hobbies span such different areas, each of them brings something unique into my life. They help me stay grounded, creative, and full of energy. In the end, it all feeds into my daily work – for me, design is not just a profession, it’s a way of life.