Our Work

EXHIBITS and DISPLAYS

McLean County Museum of History, Bloomington, Illinois - The Farm Gallery, The Work Gallery, Lincoln Gallery, and Politics Gallery

Bloomington Public Library, Bloomington, Illinois - Displayed reproductions of two Frank Lloyd Wright chair designs: Reclining lounge chair – original in the Dana-Thomas House in Springfield, Illinois and Barrel Chair, reproduced from photographs

Illinois State University, Bone Student Center, Normal, Illinois - Displayed reproductions of Frank Lloyd Wright’s reclining lounge chair

McLean County Arts Center, Bloomington, Illinois - “One-Man Show” displaying a diverse collection of furniture by Prairie Woodworks

Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood, California - Interior Institute of Business Designer’s Shows, Arts and Crafts: A New Interpretation -Invitational showing of mahogany table in the style of Greene and Greene

Manifestor, 200 W. Superior, Chicago, Illinois - Quality reproductions from the Arts and Crafts period. Prairie Woodworks displayed tables and chairs in the styles of Greene and Greene and Frank Lloyd Wright. Produced numerous pieces of furniture desgined by Richard Gorman

Vulpani Workshop, 11 Field Court, Kingston, New York - Displayed reproduction and inspired pieces of the Arts and Crafts period including tables and lighting fixtures, in the style of Greene and Greene

Dana-Thomas House/Sumac Bookstore, 301 Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, Illinois - The Dana-Thomas House is a Frank Lloyd Wright designed residence, now a state historic site. Currently on display in the Sumac Bookstore are reproductions of furniture from the Dana-Thomas House.

Sawbridge Studios, 406 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois and 1015 Tower Road, Winnetka, Illinois - Present. Original designs int the Arts and Crafts style ranging from bedroom and dining room suites to custom designed entertainment centers and office/computer furniture

Chicago Architectural Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois - Display of Frank Lloyd Wright reproduction furniture from the Dana-Thomas House

 

Historical Work

St. John's Church, Bloomington, Illinois - Altar furniture

Monticello Railroad Museum - Monticello, Illinois - Train car windows and doors

The Burr House, Franklin Park Historic District, Bloomington, Illinois - Provided interior and exterior woodwork

University of Ilinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois - Dormer trim for the The Ilini Union Building

The Miller Davis Building, Bloomington, Illinois - Work in cooperation with the McLean County Historical Society on the restoration of this 1840’s era law office. (Reproduced the doors, windows and interior woodwork). The Miller Davis Building, a part of the historic Lincoln Trail, received an A.A.S.L.H. award of merit for authentic restoration

The Husinga House, Monticello, Illinois - Extensive restoration and reproduction of interior woodwork and cabinetry in this Victorian Era mansion

The Adlai E. Stevenson I Home, Franklin Park Historic District, Bloomington, Illinois - Periodically provided interior and exterior woodwork

The Vrooman Mansion, Bloomington, Illinois - Replaced original interior woodwork

Holy Trinity Church, Bloomington, Illinois - Provided a variety of furniture in Art Deco Style during the renovation of the sanctuary

The David Davis Mansion, Bloomington, Illinois - Consultants for the Illinois State Historical Society restoration inventory. Evaluation and identification of all interior woodwork

The Dana-Thomas House, Springfield, Illinois, Bloomington, Illinois - Provided reproduction furniture that is part of the permanent exhibit of the house. Licensed by the Dana-Thomas House foundation to make reproduction furniture of the Dana-Thomas House for their reproduction sales program

Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, Illinois - Altar furniture

 

Work In Print

Fine Woodworking – Design Book II - The Taunton Press, Newton, CT

Illinois Artisans and Craftsmen – A Guide, Resource, and Reference, Vol. 1 - Barrett Schuller, Insearch Press Publications, Inc. Illinois

Woodworking Technology – ed. McKnight Publishing, Bloomington, Illinois

Working with Wood – ed. McKnight Publishing, Bloomington, Illinois

House & Garden Magazine – Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., 9100 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA

Midwest Living – Published by Meredith Corp., 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA

Chicago Magazine Published by Chicago Publishing Inc. 414 North Orleans St. Chicago, IL 60610

Midwest Living Published by Meredith Corp., 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA

The Pantagraph – Published by The Chronicle Publishing Co. 301 W. Washington St. Bloomington, IL 61701

Journal Star– Published by the Peoria Journal Star, Peoria IL

Woodworker’s Journal – Published by PJS Publications, Inc. Box 1790 Peoria, IL 61656