Wow. That ‘lil chest is A-MAZing! Simply beautiful.

The links are broken for me… but thanks for the post- I’m obviously interested enough to want to click to learn more!

Wow, amazing craftsmanship. That chest is gorgeous as is everything else.

Is it wrong that I’m going to comment on how cool the wall is behind the subjects!?

If I have to see one more wishbone table base I’m going spoon out my eyeballs!!
Please no Walnut! BDDW, Hudson Furniture, Palo Samko, same thing, different name. there are so many great domestic species of wood out there! Maybe I need to move to the netherlands were Ash is king. Brooklyn is BORING.

My apologies about the Borough, but this Walnut slab hipster trend has been going on for far too long. I guess I don’t know why gifted craftsman would want to use the same cast wishbone base as a multimillion dollar company such as BDDW? Because it is so HOT and it will SELL? I just want to see original work, not the same rip off from a company that ripped it off from another company…it’s a sad cycle. ICFF has been a waste the past few years in terms of young furniture makers and companies.

http://www.perntstudio.com/Pernt/pernt_cutting_boards.html

Jeff’s work is beautiful! I’m making a DIY attempt at a wood bench for our office and was checking out some of the pieces in his “Seating” section for inspiration. Does anyone know if simple, square, metal legs like these are manufactured anywhere? Or do I need to dust off my welding gloves ;)

http://jeffmartinjoinery.ca/#1252155/SEATING

take a look at the legs on the slab table…they are identical to bddw’s which i’ve seen around for years. amazing that someone could not see that it’s clearly a knock off, not even flattery really. he’s a talented guy, why waste such talent on knocking other people off…

Wow – a lot of negative feedback about one set of legs I cast for my own personal use. Yes, obviously it’s important to acknowledge BDDW for the beautiful work they do. I am a big fan, and had a wonderful time working for Palo in NY as well. I am also incredibly inspired by Nakashima obviously, and although I do a scaled down version of his conoid table, in a coffee table size – I have never had any sort of threat come from their studio. In fact, upon visiting Mira she said she loved my work. I wish I could say the same for some of my heroes at BDDW. Instead, I have faced threats and bullying.

I think it’s also important to realize that this sort of thing happens – I don’t sell these specific pieces anywhere – it was a simple one off job to illustrate that it can be done for a fraction of the cost that some companies are trying to charge.

I wanted to challenge the notion that tables similar to the BDDW design (my version is in fact different with a different span, height, tapering in the central leg and feet, as well as different methods in production) should not cost clients a year`s salary+. It was a simple exercise.

It’s also important to illustrate that BDDW itself has ripped off many designs whilst building up their business (ladderback chairs, captain’s mirrors, even the wishbone design is something that has been around for more than 250 years).

If you have any sort of issue with my work, or see any fault in my business – I would be more than happy to talk to you about my warranties, policies, and care for tproduct design. If you want a cast bronze wishbone base – as I have said in the past, they are not for sale and were merely an exercise to show that design can be affordable.

I would however, be more than happy to work towards a custom design with you. I hope this helps clear up any mess I may have caused by working with Grace to post these pictures. And to the people who love BDDW, I am with you. I absolutely love them as well. I just want to be able to afford them.

Well said – love the work by the way. I see a lot of originality, and for such a young guy! Have you seen the new bone cabinets? Awesome! Check out him on pinterest there are some great shots there too!

Jeff, the reason BDDW’s prices are so high is because of their overhead/marketing. Can you produce something that approximates their work in your humble studio for much cheaper? Yes. But, can you have the reach and exposure and presence they have? No. It’s very expensive to staff and pay rent on that SoHo showroom. AND, you should be grateful they’re charging as much as they do… they’re helping to educate a base of consumers in the true cost of producing artfully made furniture from the best materials. (only a portion of that cost is time x materials) Also, I agree with Bobby that you could use this opportunity to develop original design solutions rather than attempt to tread the same ground that BDDW has so masterfully conquered. This is coming from a fellow independent woodworker who has been in the business awhile and loves/resents BDDW for what they have managed.

This is a redundant thread in my opinion, the table was produced 3 years ago, and when I asked him to quote on making one for me he has since redesigned the base. JMJ website has so much more depth to it now, has anyone looked at his portfolio recently?

BDDW simple chairs = Donald Judd design
Captain’s Mirror = Jacques Adnet design
Slab tables = Nakashima and everyone
Patchwork = Roy McMakin
Round table = Palo Samko design from only 2 years ago
and on and on and on

The whole industry works this way and no one has immunity. It’s important that I think there was an acknowledgement on his part and he has continued to grow. Also if you read interviews he pays a lot of respect to all of our favourite designers. Whereas some designers would totally say they are doing something wholly new without taking the honest line.

I do agree though, he shouldve taken the opportunity, he didn’t – but now he does.