It all starts with a fuzzy idea, and then through the process of iteration and prototyping, it gets refined into reality.

The front of a sofa design in CAD shown in white

Reimagining the modern sofa

A good project is always in response to addressing a need. During the pandemic, my sofa of the last 15 years finally broke and as I looked for a new one, it became apparent that my choices of replacements were lacking. The quality and character that was once found in antique and mid-century modern furniture, has been left in the past. This is where my personal challenge began: To design a unique sofa that combines high quality craftsmanship and my unique artistic style. A style that is inspired by figures and flowers and balances graceful forms with sensuous curves. A vision in which I embrace using digital processes like CAD and CNC production to create these one of a kind objects.

This project started in 2021 and finished in Aug 2025. Thanks to everyone who supported me a long the way!

The back of a sofa design in CAD shown in White

Rhino Rendering of the back of the sofa

Progress Updates

December 2023: CNC milling the back - 45hrs of cutting over 9 days

A partially carved wooden sculpture of the back of the sofa on a on a workbench. There are sanding papers and carving tools nearby.

Summer 2024- Arm Development from rhino to mdf prototyping to Solid Walnut

September 2024- Bottom and Side Assembly Test Fit

The base of the walnut sofa showing the exposed plywood spring box

October 2024- Test dry fit assembly and Fabric and Finish Samples

Sofa being assembled in a woodworking shop, secured with clamps on a workbench.

November 2024- The springs are run, the upholstery is ordered and we did the final glue up!

December 2024 - A lot of fine sanding and patch work that is very tedious and involves filling gaps with resin and waiting 24 hrs before sanding it again… and repeat

Unfinished wooden bench with a carved backrest in a woodworking shop.

January 2025- More sanding and looking at how the sofa cushions will sit on it. I changed the proportion from 4” to 5” and then had to adjust the height of the feet to accommodate it.

February 2025 - Leg days at the shop! I designed custom Stainless Steel mounting plates for the feet to turn them at an angle. I also installed screens into the bottom of the spring box to keep the cats out!

A woodworking workshop with a large plywood frame that is the spring box for the sofa design.

Unfinished wooden furniture frame in a workshop, with a carved backrest or decorative element, and a rectangular base frame on the ground.

After many stain and finish samples I settled on the perfect combo! Dark Walnut Danish oil with a top coat of Waterlox! As Much as I am a purist about materials, I used the Danish oil with a tint so that the wood would remain darker over time. Fingers crossed on that!

March 2025- The finish line is in sight!

A partially assembled wooden sofa frame in a woodworking workshop, with the backrest and armrests attached but the seat cushions missing.

May 2025- Time to put the legs on!

A handcrafted wooden sofa with carved wood details, placed in a woodworking workshop environment.

A wooden sofa frame with a cushioned seat placed on a workbench in a woodworking shop, with tools and equipment in the background.

June 2025 - OMG here we go! Time to get the upholstery done! Excited top be working with Spruce Upholstery on this project!

Interior of a van being converted with insulation, wooden framing, and a wooden chair in the center.

Two women smiling in a warehouse with furniture and tools in the background.

July 2025- Process Photos from Spruce! Love these guys!

A man working on a wooden sofa in a workshop, with tools and equipment visible in the background.

Close-up of the sofa as it getting the upholstery over the spring box

A man with a gray cap and green T-shirt standing at a worktable with fabric samples, measuring tape, and rolls of fabric in a workshop decorated .

Man working on upholstery of a wooden sofa frame in a workshop, with tools like scissors and thread on the frame.

A woman with glasses, wearing a white shirt and black pants, sitting on a walnut sofa with fuschia cushions and pillows in a woodworking workshop.

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I work with a wide range of clients from architects and interior designers to private clients for custom commissions. All projects are crafted on an individual basis; please inquire directly for prices, lead times, and customization options.