I met Ethan through some friends of mine who'd bought a couple pieces from him (a desk and a bookcase). I wanted to have a bookcase made for my wife as an anniversary present, so I got in touch with Ethan to discuss the design.
He was great to work with, and was very patient and helpful in coming up with a design that matched our taste, fit the space we were using, and had a personalized and unique flair. He completed the bookcase well ahead of schedule, and even invited me by his shop to show me the partially finished piece and to look at samples of different finishes.
In the end, he delivered to me a beautiful solid walnut bookcase which he hand-engraved with a special inscription to mark the occasion of my anniversary. My wife was surprised and loves the piece, too. We have it prominently displayed in our front hallway, so everybody who comes into our house can see it.
Be aware that he's not cheap. You get high quality, custom furniture from an experienced craftsman, and that comes at a price. But if you want a piece of outstanding heirloom furniture that you'll enjoy for years to come, Ethan is the guy for you. He's a pleasure to work with and I look forward to ordering from him again in the future. (ps, he put a picture of the case he made for us up on his new website). read more