Masters Gallery

With the garage door open, Larry Edwards’s woodshop overlooks Taft Canyon and the foothills south of Fort Collins. It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic setting for transforming wood into functional art.

Larry is an accomplished woodworking enthusiast who spent a career in engineering, then retired to his woodshop and put his woodworking skills to good use. He built most of the cabinetry in his home, along with two sets of beautiful French doors and a spectacular wet bar. He’s also built a set of handsome chairs for his church, matching the style, decoration and finish of a number of existing pieces in the sanctuary. His children and grandchildren are also enjoying Larry’s “retirement” as he fills their homes with Rocking horses, wooden toys, beds and built-ins.

Larry works with many hardwood species—maple, cherry, walnut, birch. Because his shop space is limited and quickly gets crowded as his projects come to life, he often relies on Lenny and the shop crew at the Riverside store to sand large components for custom glue-up, milling and sanding. Recently, he also asked Lenny to cut a very large arc for a headboard—an easy task with the CNC equipment at our Riverside location.

Larry occasionally accepts commissions. Give him a call at (970) 223-4452.
 

"Rustic elegance" describes the work of John Lynch--as well as the artist himself. Throughout his life, Mr. Lynch has been surrounded by wood, from the hardwood forests of Missouri to the wooded shorelines of Minnesota. The natural beauty of his early surroundings is evident in his work today. His turned bowls, custom furniture, and hollow forms blend Native American, Celtic, and Asian influences in a way that celebrates the natural environment from which they came. His work can be seen in finer galleries in Estes Park and Grand Lake, Colorado
 

As an artist working with fine woods, Blase Mathern strives to create uniquely beautiful works that are useful and functional. His pieces are a combination of his own designs and architectural elements that peak his interest.

"I work alone and approach each project with the attitude of an artist. My signature woodworking traits: contrasting woods, curved legs, ‘old school’ joinery techniques (mortise and tenon, and cross-lapping) added to intriguing design elements, compliment my innate artistic ability. Inspiration comes from the wood itself and my ability to transform a raw material into a functional piece of art. I strive to transform wood into elegant, clean and concise lines that will be admired by those with an eye for fine detail and those that can feel my passion for wood when they caress the surface of the pieces that I create.” - Blase Mathern, Jr., The Wood Maestro. 
 

Cabinetry and fine woodwork for all the living spaces in your home.

The mark of a true artist is his relentless desire to explore new design territory and express something fresh and unique with every project. That’s what Scott Anderson is all about. Whether he is building a set of kitchen cabinets or an intricate, hand-carved armoire, Scott always challenges the “norm” and treats his clients to a uniquely creative experience.

Working with Scott is a real pleasure. Every detail is a target for his creative energy, because Scott believes that inspiration in even the smallest detail can be a source for pure joy. Scott will adjust the “normal” height of your cabinets and toe kicks to make them easier on your back. He’ll make them a bit deeper all around to give you more room to work magic at mealtime. He’ll combine exotic materials in surprising combinations to give you a look that your friends haven’t seen anywhere else. The cabinetry Scott has built with Bamboo from East Asia, for example, or Zebrawood from British West Africa matched with concrete countertops, are beautiful, custom tailored, and unique.

Scott calls his specialty “sophisticated primitive.” It’s a style he has developed that combines the best of traditional design and joinery with a hand-hewn texture that enriches each piece with warmth and human emotion. To see some examples of Scott’s remarkable work, call him at (970) 215-1951.
 

One size does not fit all. Brian Laak understands this, and has built his company on the premise that custom, handcrafted furniture is a work of art inspired by its owner. 

When commissioning a piece with Laak Woodworks, clients guide the design-build process, providing input on species, colors, dimensions, aesthetics, and more. It's the difference between "mass-produced" and "handcrafted," resulting in heirloom-quality functional art that graces a living space or workplace for generations.

When you're ready to express your personal style, you can reach Brian at (970) 978-6779