ART DECO
GALLERY

Here are two links to view the building process.

Deco Bed

Jersey Table

Very nice article from the Paradise City Arts Festival guide book.

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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 12 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".

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.

The Web Site

Old Web Site

My web site has turned out to be quite successful, more than expected. I have done work for clients all over the country, from Chicago, Boston, and New York City just to name the big towns, and many of these clients never met me one on one, but through many emails 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 they are being built so the client can see the progress.

All of my clients have been very happy with the results. Below are some emails I have received.

Testimonials

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Heather never became a client, but I loved the email

Hello Joel, my name is Heather and I was surfing the web, checking out nice furniture and came across your web site. I just had to write to tell you how much I love your site! Your furniture is gorgeous and your pets are even more wonderful. My partner and I were cracking up, you are so funny! I am working in a furniture shop right now learning how to make beds. I started out 2 years ago taking carpentry classes just for fun, and I enjoyed it so much I decided to change careers. I have been making cabinets for the past 2 years, and just started to expand my skills to furniture making. Your creations are incredible, I hope one day I will be as talented as you!

contact Info:  Joel Liebman Furniture  23 North Lane  Hadley Ma.  01035   413-527-6320

Email for questions and Prices: 

Joel@JLFurniture.com

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