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Precision•Imagination•Wood : Furniture
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Precision•Imagination•Wood : Furniture
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Margaret on Sep 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOh, Larry! Marry me! Seriously, though, what a talent you possess to be able to tease out of wood a most beautiful, unique creation. It’s evident that you are a ‘wood whisperer’, coaxing out natural beauty. This stool no doubt will become a family heirloom; I’ll let the children decide who eventually takes possession. Including a doorstop coming from one of the legs was quite a welcome surprise, and it will be put to good use. Your timeless designs meld easily with other handcrafted pieces in our home. I don’t know what’s taken me so long to find you, but now that I have, I’m holding on. Thank you for putting your heart, craftsmanship, and passion into your work—it shows. I am now the proud owner of a timelessly designed walnut bench and sincerely look forward to adding more pieces to our home. Anne H. Ringgold, GA
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Erin on Mar 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a gorgeous stool and great shop. UPS had some issues, but Larry reached out and got it back on track. We will enjoy our stool for many decades!
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harlowe on Mar 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFabulous quality! Perfect for the kitchen. Would definitely buy additional work.
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MJ on Mar 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe unique design of this stool caught my attention and PiserDesigns did not disappoint. Solid, stable, lovely piece of furniture, we use as both a step stool and a place to sit! Pricey, but the solid fine craftsmanship means this is something I know I will always have, and always use, so completely worth it.
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April on Jan 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis stool is stunning! It is the perfect height and the finish on it is so smooth. It was packaged very securely. It is unlike anything I have seen before. I highly recommend it!
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gilandsuz on Jan 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank you so much for the stool. It is perfect for our new kitchen. I needed something to help me reach the top cabinets, but wanted it to blend with the kitchen. Your stool looks great in our small booth area. It's perfect and the craftsmanship is fantastic. Suzanne Burdette Sent.
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stephen on Nov 4, 2020
5 out of 5 starsWe love our stool, both the look and workmanship. We're considering additional items.
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Slinda on Oct 31, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLarry custom-built this step stool to our specifications and we are thrilled with the result! Such a beautiful and beautifully made piece of functional furniture, I expect it to become a treasured heirloom.
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Helen on Oct 5, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is such a beautiful piece! The wood is beautiful and it’s very well made! Highly recommend!
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Valerie on Sep 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThank you Larry! The step stool is unique and beautiful, and a great addition to our kitchen!
About PiserDesigns
Artfully crafting furniture w/ precision & imagination. Check out a 2 min video about me by clicking "Shop Blog"! Or YouTube my name to view videos.
My interest in furniture design was s sparked almost immediately after moving to Taos, NM in the fall of 1993. As I attempted to furnish my home (a trailer in the foot hills of the Sangre de Christo mountains) I became intrigued by the scraps of wood I was burning for heat. Intrigued by their random shapes and natural forms I began to construct simple artistic pieces of furniture for all areas of my house.
Beginning with only the most basic tools, a Swiss army knife and a hammer, set me on a path of creativity and resourcefulness that I value to this day. In the year that followed I was lucky to begin building store fixtures for my employer, Taos Mountain Outfitters. Not long after that, I began to receive commissions to build pieces for other peoples homes, and that continues as well.
As I developed a sharper awareness of furniture design and my own style began to emerge, I discovered other designers and the passions we share. My work is influenced by the work of Nakashima Krenov and Maloof as each craftsmans sense of proportion and attention to the woods natural flow creates a beautiful functional object.
Being largely self taught in both design and construction, my style is always evolving. As it continues to to move forward, it echos the work of the Shakers, with a Modern, Arts and Crafts elegance, and a Japanese sensibility with strong sculptural forms.
I work primarily with American hardwoods, such as Walnut Maple Cherry and Ash from sustainably harvested forests. I also use small quantities (because monkeys need a place to live too) of Wenge (When-gee) a dark brown African wood for handles and drawer pulls. The wood I thoughtfully select for each project is done so for consistent color as well as dramatic grain patterns.
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Larry Piser
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