Built to Spec & Built to Fit James d'Amico designs and builds one-of-a-kind furniture with … Learn More
The fabric of our lives
I'm inspired by textures and colors in combination with solid woods. The back of the sign outside my workshop is covered in scraps of durable fabric from restoration projects. I also love affixing scraps of rusted metal to pieces and have a collection outside that is awaiting the exact right stage of a weathered look. It's gratifying to reinvent … [Read more...]
Ooak-Boost “to lift you up!”
My most recent product design is the Ooak-Boost™ stool. These sturdy, colorful, handmade stools have a maker's mark that is burned in with a custom stamp and attached to the side with copper nails. Each also features an American architectural metal detail/artifact. Around the outside of my shop I have US metal industrial pieces rusting, and I … [Read more...]
Stages of a chair repair and refinish
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Road to recovery of a prized posession
This chair belonged to ... They asked me to ... As you can tell, it had seen better days. I dismantled it and ... This is what the X family had to say when they picked up the restored piece. Quote here Contact me to appraise the restoration of your piece. … [Read more...]