I’m an artist who builds wood furniture that rewards patient observation. I mine art history, the global furniture record, local architecture, and garment construction in search of odd cues to influence features in my work.

Wood is my material of choice for its strength, workability, chaos, and variety of beautiful brown hues. I combine power-tool processes and hand-tool work to expand my formal possibilities at the workbench and to enhance the tactile experience of each work.

All of my furniture is finished with non-toxic oil-wax blends or non-toxic linseed oil paints that are easy to repair and reapply throughout the lifetime of a piece. The oil and wax finishes allow pieces to develop a patina from daily use and sunlight exposure.

Please reach out via email to purchase a piece or to inquire about a commission: melvinthomas.studio@gmail.com

@mel.tho