John Thoe
Winter, 2007

John Thoe hails from a country where rugged beauty and magnificent scenery are abundant and accessible. His Scandinavian heritage was a strong influence in his early fascination with furniture and wood where having native examples of Scan ingenuity and design surrounded him. John started carving at the age of seventeen and has continued to explore and develop his style. He has worked in Baroque, Rococo and now freestyle. His themes often hearken back to the natural world with each delicately carved flower or leaf a tribute to his origins.

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HANK HOLZER
Winter, 2006

Lyrical lines and a tactile surface create the most captivating duet at the hands of artisan Hank Holzer. Hanks designs directly convey an intense appreciation for the inherent beauty of natural wood. By virtue of exploration, his work is aimed at finding a soulful presentation. The results often defy reason, but always spark intrigue.

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JUDITH AMES
November, 2006

Judith Ames furniture designs are enhanced by her resilient demeanor and energetic personality. Each piece seems to shimmer with life! Contemporary lines and the use of local woods lend themselves to this expressive craftswoman. Judith’s work possesses a quality that belies her sensitivity to the planet ~ an appreciation for the natural world that was more common in the Victorian era. Many Judith Ames’ pieces are meticulously inlayed with delicate plant impressions and creatures from around the region.

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DAVID GRAY
October, 2006

One of the founding members of Northwest Fine Woodworking, David Gray is a leading figure in both modern and craftsman furniture. A glance through David’s portfolio over the past 30 years reveals his vast range of styles. David capably translates the casual elegance of the Northwest aesthetic within his furniture designs by creating durable, graceful furniture for those with an affinity for easy living. His work skirts the lines between mission, craftsman and modern design, while offering a distinct statement for contemporary studio furniture in our historic Northwest region.

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The modern master of Greene and Greene, Tom Stangeland is the foremost designer and craftsman working in this genre today. His style elicits the elegance of a bygone era while highlighting the distinguished traits of a handcrafted piece. One has only to peruse the craftsman and bungalow homes of the northwest to understand the influences that have driven this master furniture maker to create in a historic period style. His sensibilities dictate that each piece be of the finest materials, have added details and be built to last generations.

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