Introductory Articles

Hi, I’m Stephen Hickman. I make unique pieces of handmade furniture, and I teach others to do the same. I pursue the craft as an art. To do this, I run a modern form of an atelier - an artist’s teaching workshop.

At the heart of everything I make is a celebration of three aspects: Luxurious hardwood, contemporary design and heirloom-quality craftsmanship. It is in drawing these together, in balancing these three elements, that a piece of my furniture is born.

For those seeking to try their hand at woodworking, this is for you. Specifically, it is for you if you only have limited available space, but would love to make beautiful things out of wood.

The toolmaker will want to sell you every tool under the sun. But even if they look bright and shiny in the sunlight. You don’t need them all.