By the age of ten, Paul Rulli was well on his way to developing a life long interest in the history, culture, art, and temperament of colonial America. Born and raised in Sturbridge Massachusetts within walking distance of Old Sturbridge Village, Paul was a frequent visitor and an eager student. This eagerness and sincerity prompted… Read more »

I began woodworking in Philadelphia about 1975. I moved to Maine in 1978 and worked at Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers from 1979 to 19 85. I opened my own shop in 1986. Besides filling custom furniture orders I have written about 11 articles for Fine Woodworking Magazine and a book; “Arts & Crafts Furniture: from Classic… Read more »

At Maine Woodworks, we create cottage-style furniture that is bench-crafted and built to order, one piece at a time, right here in Maine. We use regionally sourced, sustainably harvested hardwood, environmentally friendly finishes, and a combination of time-tested and modern day joinery. In true Cottage style, we embrace color and strive to create lasting beauty… Read more »

In the fall of 2019, John Templin Jr and his wife Ceara became the new owners of Woodsmith’s. John, a lineman by trade, grew up in the woods of Smithfield, Maine with his father harvesting logs and driving his father’s skidder. Most of the wood harvested was used for firewood or logs to sell for… Read more »

Town & Country Cabinets was established in 1974 and became a family owned and operated business in 1976 when ownership was assumed by Ronald and Grace Smith. In 2007, Ronald and Grace retired, turning the operation over to their son, David. David, who has been working at the business since 1985, designs and builds custom… Read more »

S. Timberlake Company was founded in Bethel, Maine as a mail order company by Sam,Ross, and Natalie Timberlake in 1974 and did not have a “formal” showroom store until 1979 when space was leased in Portland, Maine’s “Old Port District.” The first products we made were the classic ladderback Shaker chairs. We were impressed by… Read more »

I use to build lapstrake skiffs from cedar. At the end of the day I always sat on a milk crate while having a beer and admiring my boat. I figured I could do better than a milk crate to sit on so I built my first chair around 40 yrs ago. Friends and neighbors… Read more »

I was fortunate to grow up with a skilled family in the carpentry and building trades who encouraged me to build and create at a young age. The training as a photographer in the Navy exposed me to skills in composition, detail, discipline, as well as artistry. I then continued my education in woodworking and… Read more »

Creating innovative pieces coupled with artistic applications that highlight the beauty of natural wood. Each piece is versatile; useful and lasting, while intriguing interest and engagement. ​I design and handcraft each piece in my personal studio. I use traditional and contemporary joinery methods, fine tune with chisels and hand planes, and apply finishes derived of… Read more »

Maine Casual produces unique folding chairs inspired by the rich tradition of craftsmanship and boatbuilding in Maine. A chair worthy of the beautiful coastline, lakes and mountains of Maine. Built from sustainably harvested FSC certified eucalyptus, marine mesh fabric, bungee cord used in lobster traps and stainless steel hardware. Handcrafted in South Portland, Maine and… Read more »