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I design and build all of my furniture in my backyard workshop in New Orleans. All of my pieces are made from reclaimed material personally salvaged from 100+ year old new orleans homes left to rot or torn down. I collect and store all of my material from massive wide plank boards to old bead board to cypress windows and moldings to pieces of wrought iron railing from the french quarter and around town. My pieces have a simple strait forward design. The old heart pine or cypress framing material, along with the patina of layers of old paint are what really enhance the furniture and bring a unique look to the piece. As my business grows orders may take up to 5 to 6 weeks from order to shipping please inquire about time frames. These are one of a kind custom pieces individually built by hand, sorry for the timeframe but that is part of custom furniture.For more of my portfolio and ideas for custom made pieces I can build for you check out: www.flickr.com/matthewholdren
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Chad on Dec 31, 2016
5 out of 5 starsEven better in person than in the photographs -- a truly unique addition to my home.
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Elizabeth on Dec 18, 2016
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous and sturdy table. We love it! Matt was a pleasure to work with as well.
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Sarah on May 28, 2016
5 out of 5 starsI can't even begin to tell you how thrilled I am! You know I've wanted one of these for years, I am so, so, so thrilled with this. Husband loves it too, which is rare for him with furniture. It makes the room! We're moving the smaller one over next to it, they are going to be the anchor of the entire room. Even better than expected and hoped for and that is saying a lot. I hope to see you again, your work and your eye are exceptional. Thank you so very much!
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marcinhanj on Mar 30, 2016
5 out of 5 starsI'm in love with my furniture ... not only is a work of art but with q beautiful history to it :)
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Sarah on Mar 17, 2016
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely magnificent bed. I'm local to the shop, so the bed was delivered and installed by Matthew Holdren and his assistant -- they were both nice as could possibly be. Matthew worked with my special requests for the bed and was fantastic to communicate with. The bed itself is just what it looks like--drop dead gorgeous, substantial and super solid, with New Orleans and regional history built into it. The iron work is stunning and so well done--it's rock solid in the insert. I can't recommend this shop highly enough. I'm thrilled with my purchase.
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Andree on Dec 4, 2015
5 out of 5 starsMatthew has built a number of pieces for us, and the design is flawless and the quality is extraordinary. Simply beautiful and strong furniture, built to my specific size requirements. It is a pleasure working with Matt!!!
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Sarah on Nov 22, 2015
5 out of 5 starsI can not even begin to tell you how much I love this bookcase! It is BEAUTIFUL! Solid, wonderfully well made, lovely to look at, it is everything I hoped it would be plus more. Excellent communication, and arrived very well packed. I am utterly thrilled, and really, really hope I can get some more furniture from you in 2016!!!
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ashley5514 on Oct 20, 2015
5 out of 5 starsThis bed is fantastic! Very sturdy and absolutely stunning! Personal delivery was perfect too, can't wait to order another piece from Matthew!
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monicaabbott55 on Sep 15, 2015
5 out of 5 starsShipped on time. Tables are so much better than I expected, classic beauty that I will not grow tired of. Matthew is very easy to work with and true to his word. My only regret is that my living room is not finished being painted so I cannot see the tables in place.
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Matthew Holdren
Owner, Designer, Maker
Im a 36 year old furniture designer and builder living and working in new orleans. I personally salvage and reclaim building materials from old homes through out new orleans and Louisiana. I have been at my craft for 7 years now.
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