I admire antiques and enjoy visiting the many fine public collections that we have here in New England. Beds are perhaps the single type of furniture not well represented, and it is difficult for a modern-day furnituremaker to look to older beds for inspiration. In fact, my bed designs have evolved ...

A dresser is one of the most often-used pieces of furniture in any home. Our dressers have been designed for aesthetic appeal, but built knowing they will be in constant daily use for many years. As with our tables, all surfaces of the drawers are finished, including the places never seen, to insure...

Swift Stool 16" x 16" x 26" or 31" high The Swift stool, one of our most successful designs, can be a welcome addition at the kitchen counter or as occasional seating. These stools are available in two sizes: the 26" height can be used at a standard kitchen counter (36" tall) and the 31" height is s...

The most difficult type of furniture to design successfully is the chair; it must be not only strong and durable, but comfortable and graceful as well. The curved back spindles have become a Swift trademark. Although difficult and time- -consuming to make, this design adds significantly to each chai...

In our shop we believe that craftsmanship is based on an honest relationship between design and material. One person constructs each piece from start to finish-- selecting the wood, fashioning the joints, and assembling the parts with individual attention and care. This is not the most efficient way...