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TWITTER UPDATES:
Annual Best in Show Awards Program - sponsored by Rockler Woodworking & Hardware:
SHOW NEWS:
Welcome to the 2013 Show Season - a new year with a fresh new logo, dates & venues! We hope you will join our show community today on facebook and be part of our daily dialog and support handmade in America.
SAVE THE DATES today to ATTEND any or all of our shows! Details are on each show's tab page and in the Attendee Info section of this website. There are daily updates on our Facebook page and monthly updates & news in our monthly e-newsletters!
If you would like to EXHIBIT in any or all of our shows please see all the details here and in the Exhibitor Info section of this website - where you will find our FREE Application for an Invitation to Exhibit!
See you at the shows!
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND OUR SHOWS:
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Save the date & mark your calendar today! |
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Fabulous handcrafted furniture, accessories, fine art & craft |
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All work is for sale, order or commission |
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Come meet the artists: see their work & talk to them about custom work |
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Open to the public and trade – wholesale & retail buyers welcome - $10 Admission |
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Easy to get to, easy to park – see the show tabs for more details |
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Sign up for our e-newsletter that will have updated information as it develops. |
PLAN NOW TO EXHIBIT IN OUR SHOWS:
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Our shows are “Invitational” and feature the work of those who design and handcraft furniture, accessories, fine art and fine craft in a wide variety of styles and materials.
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Our show Application is free – click on it in the Quick Links box to the right. |
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Wide variety of booth sizes and prices, association discounts & payment plans |
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Booth sharing, group displays, guild & association displays |
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Booths come with carpet, pipe/drape, booth sign, Directory listing and more! |
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Win fabulous Door Prizes at our shows! Many door prizes are handcrafted from our talented artists & craftsmen. Everyone gets a chance to win! See each show tab for details!
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5th Annual
Fine Furnishings Show
May 3-5, 2013
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium, MD
Friday 4-8, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5
Adults $10, any 2 days $15
The Baltimore area show will take place in the 4-H/Home Arts Building– a special exhibit & event building at the Maryland State Fairgrounds accessed via the North Gate on York Road. It is the first building on the right. Grand Door Prize - Rolling Owl Stool with Walnut seat & Big Smile Red base by Geoffrey Warner - value $595
There is plenty of free parking on all sides of the building which is ground level. The Maryland State Fairgounds main marque sign is across the street from a large shopping plaza with groceries, restaurants, office supplies, a liquor store and more.
- See “New Product Debuts”!
- Buy off the show floor!
- Discover new artists and craftsmen!
- Find accessories & gifts!
- Pick your favorite in the “Parade of Chairs”
- Experience demonstrations!
- Win door prizes!
For area travel information:
Maryland State Fairgrounds - 4-H/Home Arts Building
2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD
North Gate entrance off York Rd - first building on the right
- FREE parking on all sides of the building
- ATM in the building
www.marylandstatefair.com
Host Hotel - HolidayInn - www.holidayinn.com/timoniummd
- say "fine furnishings show" for $89 per night rate
- additional hotel info in the General Info/hotels & motels section of
www.marylandstatefair.com
 Join the Fine Furnishings Show community on Facebook
& get daily updates on all the shows.
2012 BEST IN SHOW AWARD WINNERS - Baltimore!
Furniture – Traditional – Piece:
Tim Eastman Dressing Table
Eastman Woodworking
(Baltimore, MD)
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Furniture 20th Century Piece:
William Doub Art Nouveau Desk
William Doub Custom Furniture
(Deerfield, NH) |
Furniture Traditional Body of Work:
Chris Robertson
C.W. Robertson: Traditional Cabinetmakers
(Parkton, MD) |
Furniture Contemporary Body of Work:
Dwight Sargent
Pompanoosuc Mills
(East Thetford, VT) |
Accessory Body of Work:
Cheryl R. Riley
Artist/Designer
(Jersey City, NJ) |
Fine Art / Craft Body of Work:
Elissa OLoughlin
New Pond Studio
(Baltimore, MD) |
Best New Product Debut:
Todd Leback
Vaneri Studio
(Charlottesville, VA) |
Marc Harrison Award for Marketing Excellence:
Swede McBroom
The Natural Woodworking Company
(Floyd, VA) |
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8th Annual
Fine Furnishings Show
October 4-6, 2013
Harley-Davidson Museum
The Garage
400 Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI
Friday 4-8, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5
Adults $10, any 2 days $15
The Milwaukee show will take place in The Garage – a special exhibit & event building
at the
Harley-Davidson Museum located at the crossroads of 6th & Canal Streets.
There is plenty of free parking on the Harley-Davidson Museum site and The Garage is on the street level next to the Museum and diagonally across from the retail store, Café Racer, which serves breakfast and lunch, and Motor a restaurant and bar that serves lunch and dinner.
The Harley-Davidson Museum is only a few blocks South of Downtown Milwaukee and just a few blocks West of the Milwaukee Public Market and the Historic Third Ward.
- See “New Product Debuts”!
- Buy off the show floor!
- Discover new artists and craftsmen!
- Find accessories & gifts!
- Pick your favorite in the “Parade of Chairs”
- Experience demonstrations!
- Win door prizes
For Milwaukee travel, lodging, restaurant info & more - CLICK HERE
Join the Fine Furnishings Show community on Facebook
& get daily updates on all the shows.
2012 BEST IN SHOW AWARD WINNERS - Milwaukee!
Most Innovative Timeless Design – Body of Work
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD)
Milwaukee, WI
Judges comments – Diversity of work with refined playfulness that will stand the test of time, innovatively conceived |
Furniture: Traditional – Single Piece
Justin Kauffman, Kauffman Fine Furniture - Rockford, MI
William & Mary Lowboy
Judges comments – Breadth of craftsmanship shown in creating a work of art true to tradition |
Furniture: Traditional – Body of Work
Justin Kauffman, Kauffan Fine Furniture - Rockford, MI
Judges comments – Innate understanding of delivering traditional furniture and into current residential environments, utterly refined |
Furniture: Contemporary – Single Piece
Andrew Sumwalt - MIAD
Lounge Rocker
Judges comments – Dynamic interplay of shape, color and form |
Furniture: Contemporary – Body of Work
Gary Keener, G. Keener & Co. – New Carlisle, OH
Judges comments – Memorable contemporary design that will not render itself dated: Great proportion, hardware, sensitivity to wood and color |
Furniture: Mid-Century Inspired – Single Piece
Jesse J. Damrow & Jay Kiesler, Joint Effort Studio – Twin Lakes, WI
Judges comments – Re-inspired, mid-century design for contemporary living with hidden layers of functionality |
Accessory – Single Piece
Dale J. Osowski, Timberwerks Studio – Mequon, WI
Vanishing Point Judges comments – A sensory journey using a diversity of materials in a small piece creating a memory |
Fine Art/Craft - Piece
Christopher Krauskopf, Classic Woodworking – Louisville, KY
KY Black Walnut & Curly Maple Rocker Judges comments – Exquisite craftsmanship inspired by human anatomy and custom designed to fit its owner’s body, all without power tools |
Best New Product Debut – Repurposed
Matthew Gramling, Gramling Resurrection – Milwaukee, WI
Manitowoc Gear with Black Walnut Judges comments – Interesting creation of coffee table playing off Manitowoc gear found object, nicely designed and repurposed |
Marc Harrison Award for Marketing Excellence
Jesse J. Damrow & Jay Kiesler, Joint Effort Studio – Twin Lakes, WI
Judges comments: Design and fabrication are one in the same, keenly reflected in personal touch transmitted through partnership, branding, and marketing. Materials mirror the excitement and energy of the studio and furnishings |
Student: Furniture, Single Piece – Displaying Engineering Aptitude
Aaron Malinowski, MIAD
Judges comments – Shows understanding of materials, scale, coloration and manufacturing, all coming together artistically as a functional piece of furniture |
Student: Furniture, Single Piece – Sculptural Focus
Erich Moderow, MIAD
Judges comments – Fluidly designed to fit urban living, beautiful lines and scale, a work of art, almost sculpture |
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18th Annual
Fine Furnishings Show
November 1-3, 2013
Pawtucket Armory Arts Center
172 Exchange St
Pawtucket, RI
Fri 4-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
Adults $10, any 2 days $15
- See “New Product Debuts”!
- Buy off the show floor!
- Discover new artists and craftsmen!
- Find accessories & gifts!
- Pick your favorite in the “Parade of Chairs”
- Experience demonstrations!
- Win door prizes!
NEW HOME of the "Providence" Fine Furnishings Show!
For Providence/Pawtucket travel, lodging, restaurant info and more - CLICK HERE
SPECIAL LODGING RATE:
Take advantage of our special $159.00 Rate at The Providence Marriott
Join the Fine Furnishings Show community on Facebook
& get daily updates on all the shows.
2012 BEST IN SHOW AWARD WINNERS - Providence!
Furniture: Traditional – Single Piece
Gary Armstrong, Gray T. Armstrong – Brentwood, NH
Table Judges comments – Virtuoso piece, attention to historic veneers, reflective quality |
Furniture: Traditional – Body of Work
Stephen & Cheryl Barlow, Shaker Style – Harrisville, NH
Judges comments – Excellent range of scale of work from objects to furniture. Fine craftsmanship – refined interpretation of tradition. Finishing consistent with tradition of work. |
Furniture: Contemporary Single Piece
Geoffrey Warner, Geoffrey Warner Studio Stonington, ME
Fisherville Cabinet
Judges comments Exquisite detail, every detail refined and resolved. Jury considers this the overall best of show piece refined and elegant detail and carving. |
Furniture: Contemporary Body of Work
Richard Hoffstedt, Cherry Canyon Designs Spring Lake, MI
Judges comments Restrained, confident work. Classic twist with modern, contemporary look. |
Accessory Body of Work
Nancy Kennedy, Nancy Kennedy Designs Eureka, CA
Judges comments Exciting color combinations and bold graphics. Consistently high craftsmanship. Warm, inviting to use. |
Fine Art/Craft Body of Work
Linda Scherz Allen, Adirondack Basketry Rome, NY
Judges comments Beautiful craftsmanship, variation in use of color, range of materials and scale of use. |
Best New Product Debut
Geoffrey Warner, Geoffrey Warner Studio Stonington, ME
Owl Stool
Judges comments Very comfortable, inviting, great color palette. They are fun, unexpected and can be used and placed anywhere! |
Marc Harrison Award for Marketing Excellence
Nancy Kennedy, Nancy Kennedy Designs Eureka, CA
Judges comments: Consistency in work and presentation. Very geometric, reflective of and reinforces brand. Everything done in presentation and marketing is entirely supportive of the work. |
Student: Furniture, Single Piece Traditional
Augustus Lammers North Bennet Street School
Demilune Table
Judges comments The table was true to its historic origin, but would work well in a variety of settings. |
Student: Furniture, Single Piece Contemporary
Felicia Hung RISD
Maple Chair
Judges comments Construction details reinforce overall design. Backrest provides and invites you to pick it up. Pure vocabulary of form and detail. Very elegant. |
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