Made 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.
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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
Crump & KwashFounded 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.BALTIMORE, MD
John Strauss Furniture DesignIn an Ohio workshop, sculptor-trained John Strauss and interior designer Carisa Marie create limited-edition furniture, lighting and sculptural objects for designers, architects and meaningful spaces. Strauss brings more than 30 years of furniture-making experience, while Marie adds two decades in interior design; together, they combine modern technology with traditional joinery and hand finishing. Their work is made in the United States through an atelier of regional craftspeople, including wood specialists in the nearby Amish community, and is individually branded and dated.CANTON, OH
TopoformFounded in 2022 by Royal College of Art graduate Sam Sheckells, Maryland-based Topoform grew from a school project into a studio known for turning meaningful places into handmade furniture. Its custom pieces are developed with each client and made largely by hand from domestic materials, giving homes and commercial spaces a distinctive way to keep a landscape in view.