I have a very specific design and wood/stain that I want. I have tried 1 area furniture maker but emails and calls are not returned. Any others in the area? I can go to high end LaDiff or Virginia Wayside (knowing many pieces are sourced locally at these stores) but I’d like to use a local shop or craftsmen/craftswomen if possible.

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BikeInWhite t1_itm7d0a wrote on October 24, 2022 at 5:53 PM

#204,966

We used Sallie Plumlee for a custom entertainment cabinet and loved working with her. She had a baby within the past month or two though so it may be awhile until she starts making furniture again.

https://sallieplumleystudio.com/shop

SwearWordShow t1_itm7gn4 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 5:54 PM

#204,971

Alicia Dietz has wonderful workmanship and does commissions.

DCFishingGuy t1_itmbzzg wrote on October 24, 2022 at 6:23 PM

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Replying to BikeInWhite (#204,966)

>39 comments

Second Sally. Amazing craftswoman, even better person.

ADoug t1_itmiu4y wrote on October 24, 2022 at 7:07 PM

#206,175

Daniel Rickey Furniture has amazing craftsmen and produces beautiful furniture.

https://www.danielrickeyfurniture.com/

el_plandito t1_itn384w wrote on October 24, 2022 at 9:18 PM

#208,381

These are great folks

http://www.harrisonhigginsinc.com/

DanaTaylor820 t1_itnb7tt wrote on October 24, 2022 at 10:14 PM

#209,246

Try the Crafty Giant in Ashland. He just posted a picture of a beautiful custom order table he made on his FB page, and he’s a super nice man!

MalibuFatz t1_itngyja wrote on October 24, 2022 at 10:57 PM

#209,875

Check out Dave at River City Woodcrafters. Great guy, amazing work. River City Woodcrafters

LillyBean88 t1_itnlrcl wrote on October 24, 2022 at 11:33 PM

#210,371

James Boyed - talented and super nice guy in Richmond! Had him do some custom wood work for us and we loved him.

https://www.jamesboyed.com/

JohnnyWall t1_itnm223 wrote on October 24, 2022 at 11:36 PM

#210,412

Suter’s

suz_gee t1_itnmw6l wrote on October 24, 2022 at 11:42 PM

#210,494

Replying to BikeInWhite (#204,966)

Came here to suggest her too!

WEGCjake t1_itno9fj wrote on October 24, 2022 at 11:52 PM

#210,642

Harrison Higgins

Lars Gunlicks is a master craftsman.

And a heckuva nice guy.

RabidSeaTurtle t1_itnti4y wrote on October 25, 2022 at 12:31 AM

#211,218

Replying to ADoug (#206,175)

Came here to say this. Check out his IG, he makes amazing stuff.

Daemonrealm OP t1_ito237x wrote on October 25, 2022 at 1:32 AM

#212,002

Thanks all. Why I love this sub. I searched all over on even google and couldn’t find all these.

[deleted] t1_itpj6bq wrote on October 25, 2022 at 11:18 AM

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cenobyte40k t1_itpokew wrote on October 25, 2022 at 12:13 PM

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I can build something for you if you like. I do one off custom stuff via my little woodworking shop here in RVA. PM me.

HaThisZanyChurch t1_itr2qrp wrote on October 25, 2022 at 6:02 PM

#223,413

https://www.brafullofsawdust.com/

She is a local craftswoman who has built a dining set for us and we love it. I highly reccomend!

GMUcovidta t1_itrhitl wrote on October 25, 2022 at 7:36 PM

#225,004

Replying to JohnnyWall (#210,412)

If you want to pay $10k for a table

woven_weaver t1_itrjazc wrote on October 25, 2022 at 7:47 PM

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Replying to SwearWordShow (#204,971)

I second Alicia. She is such is an amazing woodworker and makes wonderfully beautiful furniture

athurwitzend t1_ity3sfa wrote on October 27, 2022 at 3:42 AM

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Daniel Rickey’s work is incredible, and Daniel is an awesome A+ person. I’m biased because my partner is his wingman, but truly, the work is incredible. Highly recommend. They might have a waitlist but it’s well-worth it.