Michael Neiman

Michael Neiman
Valleyford, WA
Furniture making has been my profession for over twenty years. I am primarily self-taught. My experience in woodworking shops and a two year study at Sierra College cabinet and furniture making program has given me my foundation. In style and philosophy the contemporary craftsmen, Krenov, Nakashima and Maloof,have all inspired my years of furniture making. Furniture making is an ancient craft. Most styles and techniques have already been done. Technically, I push these concepts a step further, such as glass tambour doors and bent frame and panels. Curves are essential in most pieces... more