Much of my time in the shop is spent at my bench with hand tools, and I believe my furniture reflects attention to detail.

My work is based in a love of wood. The pieces are often shaped by grain and color - never fully dictated by an architectural drawing. I find beauty in clean minimalist lines and traditional joinery technique. I try to make all attempts to keep the work’s environmental footprint as light as possible - partnering with local artisans and shops and making a conscious effort to work with local woods whenever possible. "I want my pieces to represent a place, and sourcing wood or hardware from other continents is in direct conflict with that idea."

Selected Client list:

University of Oregon

Kamali and Co, Sotheby's International Realty - Cannon Beach, Manzanita, and Gearhart, Oregon.

7 Devils Brewery - Coos Bay, Oregon

Alaska State Museum - Juneau, Alaska

The Village School - Eugene, Oregon

Bedouin - Sisters, Oregon

I wanted to replicate the coffee table that my parents had back in the 60's, and that I saw live through many young children, dinner parties and daily wear and tear. His design for my own coffee table matched my memory exactly - the beautiful end result, made of Walnut top, and ebonized Ash base is breathtakingly gorgeous… It is a perfect fit for our mid-century modern home, and is the central piece of furniture in the living room. – L.D.

He has an innate understand of wood as a material and found a gorgeous piece to use for the top of the table that really makes the piece shine and is one of my favorites.
George has a great sense of design and understanding of materials and he is a pleasure to work with." — S.K..

George is an artist and has a deep connection to his craft – his work truly speaks for itself. When we met to discuss the piece I was envisioning, he listened carefully and made some suggestions, taking time to lay out a wide range of options. As we talked through the design, George interpreted my vision and the piece began to take shape, developing a life of its own. I left his workshop confident that I would be getting a unique and beautiful heirloom-quality piece of furniture. George was very communicative throughout the entire process. I couldn't be happier with the piece and am so glad to have met the person who created it. Thank you. -G. Barba