Oak Street Studio

Crafted by Hand, Built to Last for Generations

About me and Oak St. Studio

I have been a professional furniture designer and maker for over 25 years, building furniture and accessories that are crafted by hand and built to last for generations. At Oak St. Studio, all of my pieces are �bench made� � that is, one man, one bench, one piece at a time from start to finish. There is an indescribable quality inherent in the unique look and feel of an object that has been created from start to finish by human hands. When selecting the boards I use to create my pieces, I look at the wood�s infinite possibilities that will reveal its beauty. I endeavor to make all my pieces become functional works of art.

I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Fine Art/Sculpture from Southern Illinois University. After working for a period of time in the corporate sector, I decided to pursue a more fulfilling occupation and it has proven to be so. I hope you find as much satisfaction in owning my works as I have in creating them.

Here's what some satisfied customers had to say:
Beautiful workmanship, excellent product, the best service and good prices! I purchased your item as a gift.
She loved it! Great craftsmanship. Can't thank you enough - the mirror is beautiful. We are well pleased.

Botanical Prints

Nature says goodbye to us for the winter with a blaze of color.�

I enjoy Fall so much that I decided to keep some of that color with me and bring it indoors to enjoy throughout the year.�

Each of my autumnal specimens have been harvested at their peak of brilliant color and are hand-pressed to preserve their natural beauty. While most framed botanicals are merely prints, these are true to their roots and are the real deal!

The leaves are carefully pressed and sprayed with a preservative which ensures that the vibrant color will last for years to come. I first started doing this 28 years ago and those specimens are still alive with their original color.�

The frames, which are handmade from Sugar Maple with Black Walnut slip feathers in the corners, measure 14" x 14" and have a hand-rubbed lacquered finish.

The following botanical prints are currently available:

Black Gum�

Japanese Maple�

Northern Pin Oak

Sugar Maple

Tulip

Handcrafted Humidors

It�s said that necessity is the mother of invention�so too is inspiration the mother of creativity!
The second part of this statement is true of my Heirloom Collection of humidors I have created. There are four humidors in my collection:�
The Blackstone Greek Revival, The Artisan, The Cherry Prairie Schooner and The Hickory Prairie Schooner.� All are meant to be enjoyed and passed down from generation to generation.

Some particulars about the humidors:�

All of my humidors are made out of solid hardwoods, no veneers, as the weight of each piece will attest to.�

They are all fully lined with Spanish Cedar, to ensure freshness and all come with a Precision 70 Credo Humidity Regulator.�

The hinges are solid brass, American made quadrant hinges.�

All humidors have multiple layers of hand-rubbed lacquer.�

They will hold approximately 100 cigars, but that may vary given the many different sizes of cigars.�

Interior dimensions for all the humidors are 13 �� wide x 7 � � deep and 4 � � high.

Mirrors

Mirrors have the ability to not only open any room they're in but to also make that room more interesting. And, when that mirror is in a unique, handmade frame, they can become the focal point of that space. What follows are three designs I find of particular beauty - Chippendale, Arts & Crafts and Regency. Enjoy!

Sportsman�s Accessories

I have enjoyed target shooting over the years and since I am a professional furniture maker, I decided to design and make some accessories including rifle vises and cartridge holder boxes.

The only way to site your rifle is to take yourself out of the equation, and the only way to do that is to use a rifle vise. Designed to keep your gun stationary and steady, the vise is great for mounting a scope, cleaning and repairing your gun and for target practice. It is also something that can be handed down to future generations. Handcrafted for the shooting enthusiast, the vise is available in African Mahogany, Cherry, Black Walnut and Red Oak Stained measuring approximately 12� wide x 12 1/2� high and 16 � � long and weighing between 7 � 8 lbs. Enjoy target shooting with the utmost accuracy for the best shot at success.

I've always been annoyed having to fumble around in a small box of loose cartridges or trying to pluck them out of a plastic grid.� My cartridge boxes hold 20� to 50 cartridges, depending on the size of the cartridge.� I have them available for cartridges including 25-06, .303, .308, 243, .22 mag, .223, 30-30 Winchester, 30.06.