Daniel Donnelly Modern Design Studio is the Alexandria practice of designer and owner Daniel Donnelly, who began his professional career there in 1986 after formal training as a ceramic artist. The studio is known for original modern furniture shaped by Donnelly’s interest in overlooked objects and mid-century design, while its restoration team has more than 40 years of experience serving both private clients and institutions.
MOD RestorationBrooklyn-born founder Hanny Lerner’s MOD Restoration brings mid-century modern furniture back to life, with particular expertise in reupholstering and restoring iconic pieces by designers such as Eames, George Nelson, Eero Saarinen and Hans Wegner. At its Sunset Park studio, experienced craftsmen handle furniture from the 1940s through the 1960s as well as traditional and Art Deco pieces, rebuilding worn frames and finishes alongside the upholstery. MOD also maintains a private collection of restored mid-century furniture for sale.BROOKLYN, NY
The Spalty DogFounded in 2018, The Spalty Dog is a Cincinnati furniture design studio creating original mid-century modern pieces entirely to order in its modest studio. Founder, designer, and craftsman Logan Blankenship handcrafts each piece, from the Florence collection to custom designs developed with homeowners and design professionals. The studio’s small-scale approach keeps customers in direct contact with the craftsmen throughout the build, and every piece is finished with a natural, VOC-free hardwax oil.CINCINNATI, OH
Modology LLCModology LLC is Cincinnati designer Keith Chrapliwy’s furniture studio, building made-to-order modern storage pieces and sculptural wood furnishings. Its work combines handcraft with new-school technology, using U.S.-made materials in limited production; the walnut-and-lucite credenza is a signature example, finished by hand and customized to suit each space. Chrapliwy’s designs have reached private residences and institutional projects across the country and were featured on the DIY Network’s “Bathtastic.”CINCINNATI, OH
Thomas Swift StudioKnown for joining modern design thinking with the hands-on traditions of furniture making, Thomas Swift Studio is a design-and-build practice for residential and commercial clients. The studio creates individual furniture pieces as well as complete interiors, carrying its approach from carefully made objects into larger renovations and public spaces.BRENTWOOD, MD