Steven Kratochwil began learning traditional woodworking from his grandfather at age eight, and that early apprenticeship still shapes Bella Woodwork Design in Pine Bush, New York. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, he combines old-world methods with newer styles to create one-of-a-kind custom woodwork for clients who want their own vision carried from design through installation.
Saranac Hollow WoodworkingFor more than 20 years, Saranac Hollow Woodworking has built custom wood furniture, cabinetry and casework in Northern New York, turning architectural drawings, sketches and conversations into finished pieces. Owner Hal Moore brings more than 25 years of design and construction experience, along with training in furniture design and traditional woodworking from the Wendell Castle School. The Saranac shop also supplies hardwood and specialty wood through its Adirondack Hardwoods operation.SARANAC, NY
Paul Kobyluch CraftsmanSince 1985, Paul Kobyluch has designed and built custom cabinetry, furniture, and architectural woodwork from his Salem, New York shop. A Cooper Union design and fine art graduate, Kobyluch personally completes or oversees every project, using new and reclaimed materials to create functional pieces shaped around each client’s needs. His work has appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, including its January 2002 and 2003 editions.SALEM, NY
Peter H. Billow Fine Woodworking, LLCFor more than 30 years, Peter H. Billow Fine Woodworking has brought a deep appreciation for distinctive wood to projects across the New York area. The Brooklyn shop creates and installs custom cabinetry and furniture for architects, designers, contractors and private clients, while its reclaimed lumber is sourced from historic local buildings and its veneer collection has been built over three decades.BROOKLYN, NY
Norman Orsinger WoodworkingLocally owned and operated, Norman Orsinger Woodworking grew from Norman Orsinger’s home shop into a dedicated Patchogue workshop. Norman still personally oversees each project with a family of craftsmen, shaping hand-selected wood into heirloom-quality custom furniture and cabinetry for Long Island and New York City homes.PATCHOGUE, NY