Whenever I design something new for a client, I enjoy hearing the challenges they want to solve and their vision for their environment. Sometimes, that vision needs a lot of coaxing; sometimes, I am asked to provide the vision for them. In this case, the client has worked with us a few times before and …
A Sweet ‘C’ Suite: A Comprehensive Review of the Oconee Workstation Read More »
Melanie and I visited a client’s mountain home about 18 months ago to discuss some custom occasional tables when they mentioned wanting something creative on their stone accent wall. This customer own’s a horticulture business that grew ornamental plants in Central America, so our conversation took a number of twists and curves, which we all …
It has been one bizarre year; we’re ready to rock into 2023! Our business exists because of our incredible clients, partners, families, and friends. We at Brian Boggs Chairmakers are forever grateful to you all! We hope you have a warm and delightful holiday season with as many laughs as Brian and I did having …
I first thought of selling my bark processing machine years ago. I even priced it and told a few folks that I thought might be interested. No one seemed willing to pay the cost of building the machine, much less the cost of developing this process. I let it gather dust for 8-9 years before …
Steve Vai endorsed the Sonus Guitar Chair on Episode Nine of his podcast, Alien Guitar Secrets, by saying “And it’s kind of like… my butt was molded into wooden butter…. It’s just very comfortable and it keeps your back straight and it’s just remarkable actually and so this is now my go-to chair for sitting …
Earlier this month on the same day, two very interesting packages arrived at our shop. One item didn’t quite fill the small USPS flat rate box from my friend Scott Landis in Maine. The wooden mallet inside represented my history, how I got to this place in my life and career. The other package, a …
From Hand Tools to CNC: New Technology Arrives at Brian Boggs Read More »
Brian Boggs began his career by designing and building his classic Berea ladderback chair. Shaped by the influences of Alexander and Krenov. Integrated with Appalachian, Windsor, and Chippendale elements to create the most comfortable wooden chair many of us have ever experienced. Anyone who comes in contact with these amazing ladderback chair must own them. …
A Farewell to the Classic Berea Ladderback Chair Read More »
We are proud to announce that our Cio Modern Dining Chairs won a 2019 GOOD DESIGN™ Award. The GOOD DESIGN™ Award is the oldest and the world’s most recognized program for design excellence worldwide. It is awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and …
Brian and Melanie love traveling to exotic locales. It’s one of their favorite parts of this business! So they are excited to get on the road next week when Brian Boggs Chairmakers joins the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina at the Dubai Hotel Show. “I’ve traveled around the world, but never to Dubai,” Melanie …
As a member of the Regional Furniture Society board, Brian wanted to share the details of the 2018 Furniture Society Annual Conference. As our world becomes increasingly digital, what is on the horizon for the world of furniture and objects? How will makers, artisans, artists, sellers, and consumers interact differently and create in new ways? …
