Founded in 2015 by architect Justin Kwash and sculptor Paul Crump, Baltimore’s Crump & Kwash designs and manufactures contemporary heirloom furniture. Its artisans make each piece in Baltimore City, blending time-honored craft with modern manufacturing and a restrained design approach rooted in simplicity. The studio is especially distinctive for its hand-finished furniture and willingness to develop custom sizing, finishes, and pieces for trade clients.
IATESTA STUDIOMade by hand in Maryland, Iatesta Studio designs and manufactures furniture, lighting, and upholstery from its integrated studio outside Annapolis. Its in-house artisans center every piece on a distinctive aged yet refined finish, carefully controlling materials and conditions in a process the company describes as “Art meets Alchemy.” Owned by Matt Quinn and Todd Perchinsky since 2014, the studio collaborates with interior designers on tailor-made work and customizes pieces throughout its own line.STEVENSVILLE, MD
Niermann WeeksFor four decades, Niermann Weeks has hand-made and finished furniture and decorative pieces in its Maryland design studios, giving interior designers room to shape custom work for their clients. The company’s artisans and master craftsmen carry on founder Joe Niermann’s legacy through designs that draw on classic and modern art, architecture, antiques, and nature. Its collections bridge traditional, transitional, and modern styles while retaining a distinctly crafted character.New York, NY
Anything Wood & MetalFor twenty-five years, Anything Wood & Metal has been a Baltimore maker rooted in the creative Woodberry neighborhood and its network of lasting local partnerships. The shop designs and builds custom furnishings for residential and commercial clients, working from existing plans or collaborating with customers to develop one-of-a-kind pieces.BALTIMORE, MD
ModernCre8veModernCre8ve is a Cleveland studio founded in 2013 by designer Randy Larow, pairing contemporary furniture design with the workmanship of Amish artisans in Ohio. Its made-to-order pieces are built one at a time from American hardwood for customers seeking durable furniture with a clean, modern character. About 60% of its orders are custom, allowing buyers to shape dimensions and finishes around their homes.CLEVELAND, OH