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My studio is located in Easthampton Massachusetts on the third floor of a classic New England Mill building which has been converted into art studios. There I have been creating original design Handmade
Furniture for 18 Years. Every piece that comes out of my shop is created 100% by myself from the purchasing of the wood to the applying of the finish. This assures me that every piece that leaves my shop meets my
high standards of quality.
I was formally trained at the Genoa School of Furniture Design in 1989. Genoa offered a unique experience in the in-depth study of Art, Art History, Technical Drawing, Furniture Design, and Furniture
Construction in the traditional handcrafted manner, employing hand and modern machine joinery to a high level of craftsmanship rarely seen in modern times. I spent 2 years as a full-time student and stayed on for
another year as an artist in residence/student teacher before relocating to Western Massachusetts.
Most of my work is made Custom to order. I design and build new pieces of furniture to exhibit at Craft Shows where I meet the public. Projects are often commissioned from my show pieces
as a model for design style and an example of my craftsmanship. Clients always ask "how do we start the process", and my answer is always this..."Custom is no problem. If for example you are looking for a bed, yes
you can look at the bed's I have made and maybe you will like one of those, or I can alter that design, or you can look at any piece in my portfolio, and I can design a piece in that style. You can also just show me a picture that has some design elements you like. Again, it doesn't have to be a bed we are looking at to come up with a design for your bed, Or... you can draw a sketch of an idea of your own". I've had this conversation with many clients. Below is an example of just that. Some people think, "I can't draw" but when I show them this sketch they say "oh, I can do that".
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Because I offer Custom work, it's quite possible you might be looking for a piece of furniture I haven't made yet. That doesn't mean I can't or won't build it. The opportunity may have just not come up
yet for that particular piece or style. I think of my designs as my own style but I am influenced by and do produce pieces in styles such as Art Deco, Shaker, Contemporary, Arts & Crafts, also known as Mission,
Prairie, or Stickley. Here are some examples of items I can create: Desks, Bedroom Sets, Entertainment Centers, Audio Cabinets, Dining Tables, Chairs, Wardrobes, Vanities, Mirrors, Hutches, Sideboards,
Buffets, CD Cabinets, Bookcases, Built-ins, Computer Desks, Platform Beds, just to name a few. If you are looking for something unique, just ask me.
I am also available to work with Interior Designers, Interior Decorators, Architects and others in the home design trades.
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Testimonials
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I have done work for clients all over the country, from Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and New York City just to name the big towns, and many of these clients never met me one on one, but through many E-mail and
telephone conversations we would work up a relationship to assure confidence in me and build an excitement to move the project forward. Because the ease of modern times I am able to Email picture updates of the
piece as it is being built so the client can see the progress.
All of my clients have been very happy with the results. Below are some E-mails I have received.
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Dear Joel -
We are ecstatic about our art deco computer armoire. It is
amazing how you were able to take our rough sketches and transform them into
something so beautiful and functional. It is hard to believe it is not an original deco piece -- you so well captured the essence of that era.
It was a pleasure working with you and we hope to do so
again.
Warmest regards,
Phil & Robin
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Joel,
Having my bed designed and created by you was a wonderful, fun experience from beginning to end! Somehow you knew what I was looking for and provided the perfect design. The
few specifics I requested were perfectly executed. You create beautiful pieces of functional art. I look forward to my next Joel Liebman creation.
Colleen
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Hi Joel
Thanks for the pictures of the beautiful pieces you have recently made. I admire my furniture several times a day. You really made some exquisite pieces for me.
Hope
all is well your end.
Regards Howard
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Joel,
We are so very pleased with the design of the chairs. You are an artist!! As far as the bar stools go, I believe the same idea would work very well, if you again can
just do one
of your drawings. Keeping in mind of course the chair rail for the stool and how it can be protected. When sitting at the bar stools our feet are always on the rail. I will work on fabric
at this end, or else just come to your connection out there.
BRAVO!!
We are excited!! Thanks, Joel
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Hi Joel,
We absolutely love the furniture Joel. We are very please and are especially appreciative of how easy you were to work with while designing and making the pieces for us.
Tim
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Joel,
This is fabulous! I really like it. Jean is away until Friday night and I am not sure if she is checking her mail, but I am going to forward your mail to her and I can almost guarantee she will think it
is spectacular. I think you nailed it dead-on. It's so good I wish my wardrobe had it too! lol. I know the color selection is important too, but I think you really outdid yourself on the
design.
Thanks for the pictures though. I am very pleased with what you created and I know Jean will be too. It is getting very exciting as you get closer to finishing the furniture.
Thanks again,
Tim
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Hi Joel:
I received it today, in excellent shape. It is exactly what I had
wanted, and your taste in making it matches what I would have asked for if I were sophisticated enough.
I'll treasure it.
Stay well,
Simeon
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Joel
It was so nice visiting with you. We LOVE the table and are proud to be part of your fan club. We have been on the go since we got together hence this long over due note. Thank
you for adding a great table and piece of art to our home. Come back any time for visit.
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Dear Joel,
It is perfect and looks great. I hope you feel the same.
It was easy as pie to get together and it holds all of my bedtime stuff. I have attached all the photos.
Thank you again.
You are a very talented man. Good luck to you.
Jane
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Joel - it was so good to meet you this weekend! I love my bed - it looks perfect in the room.....a few more pieces and tweaks, and it will be my escape....I hope you had fun at the
festival - remember, if you come up again, I'd love to have dinner with you and your wife...my treat. Also, at some point we shall talk about the next piece and what that might be.
Thanks for a beautiful piece of art and beautiful, peaceful sleep.
Kimsu
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Joel,
Desk arrived this AM and it is absolutely beautiful! It is perfect in every way. The Plycon people thought it heavier than most, but moved it in and set it up without
any problems. Annie is thrilled and now can't wait till next school year to get started doing homework in her very own space which I might just have to take over from time to time.
Thanks,
Paul
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Awesome!
Jim and Judy
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Dear Joel:
Thank you for the first decent, family heirloom piece in our home. We're really psyched!
Best, Mary
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WOW!!! IT IS GORGEOUS! Really beautiful work Joel. Splendid!!!!
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It's here and in, and fabulous! The guys did a great job putting it
together - not so much as a teeny nick or scratch anywhere. It really is
something. Thank-you so much!
Mary
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Dear Joel,
The desk just arrived in ship-shape condition and is gorgeous. I was a bit concerned that we had created an unwieldy behemoth when I saw its first picture but it fits perfectly into its space and looks
great there. Your work is beautiful.
Thank you,
Joyce
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Hi Joel.........I have to add my thanks to Jim's. We love everything. I told Jim I wish you had built all the furniture in our house!! It is exquisite.
Everything else pales in comparison. . Thanks again! Judy
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It's gorgeous! it's exactly what I wanted. Thanks for the photos!
Jen
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Joel,
The piece looks amazing. It is hard to believe a Yankee fan
could do such beautiful work :-D!
Thanks, Bruce
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The bed went together fine, it looks great, and we love it.
The lower footboard also has the wonderful effect of making our bedroom seem larger.
You do great work - and I am thrilled we have two of your pieces.
If you ever get South, let us know in advance so you can come see them !
J
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For Price List Click Here.
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updated
Jan. 2012
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contact Info: Joel Liebman Furniture 8 Plaza Ave. Easthampton Ma. 413-527-6320
Email for questions and Prices:
Joel@JLFurniture.com
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