New York Magazine

Furniture-Makers

Barntiques

109 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 570-881-8640; barntiques.com

The rustic tables here are beloved for their rough-hewn look and virtual indestructibility. Available in custom sizes, the New Yorker table with tuckaway leaves on each end is ideal for a cramped apartment. $$-$$$ (ecofriendly) (made in N.Y.)

Devon Shops

111 E. 27th St., nr. Park Ave. S.; 212-686-1760; devonshop.com

Makers of traditional English- and French-style furniture, this company builds pieces on-site. Clients can have club chairs and tufted sofas finished with authentic gold-leaf and luxurious marble and onyx. $$$$ (consulting services / made in N.Y.)

Egg Collective

47 Hall St., nr. Park Ave., Clinton Hill; 347-889-7594; eggcollective.com

This trio of award-winning designers specializes in sleek, contemporary furniture for those looking to add elegant minimalist pieces to their homes. Recent designs include a solid satin-brass handblown chandelier and a blackened-steel bronze-and-glass Lawson coffee table. $$$$ (consulting services / made in N.Y.)

French & Italian Furniture Craftsman

999 Grand St., nr. Morgan Ave., Bushwick; 718-599-5000; frenchanditalian.com

Patrick Molloy’s family business has been in operation since 1903. Over the years, the cabinetmaker has worked with top decorators, making everything from old-fashioned armoires to modern media units. $$$ (made in N.Y. / by appointment only)

From the Source

69 West St., nr. Noble St., Greenpoint 104 W. 17th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 718-532-1671; fromthesource.us

The selection here encompasses hand-built furniture designed in the company’s Brooklyn studio and built in a production facility in Indonesia. The store prides itself on the use of gorgeous plantation-grown or reclaimed wood from abandoned projects. Custom orders take eight to eleven weeks, but for those in a rush, stock pieces are for sale and can be custom-modified in two to three weeks. $$$ (ecofriendly / made in N.Y.)

The Furniture Joint

35 Great Jones St., nr. Lafayette St., second fl.; 212-598-4260; furniturejoint.com

Owner Matthew Haly welcomes all to his Nolita studio, one of the few high-quality custom-design shops that still serve walk-ins. He offers meticulously handcrafted furniture along with restoration and refinishing services, upholstery, and millwork. $$ (made in N.Y.)

Joseph Biunno

21-07 Borden Ave., Ste. 302, Long Island City; 718-729-5630; antiquefurnitureusa.com

Biunno specializes in beds and chairs that require expert turning, carving, and moulding. A simple straight-backed chair runs about $1,800 before staining, painting, or gold-leafing; a heavily carved Chippendale style is $4,500 to $6,000. $$$ (made in N.Y.)

Nightwood

111 Grand St., nr. Berry St., Williamsburg; 718-596-1545; nightwoodny.com

Using salvaged wood and fabrics like canvas and muslin, this shop creates pieces with a rustic, decon-structed aesthetic. The result is a mix of comfy pieces that work as well in airy lofts as they do in ski chalets. $$ (consulting services / ecofriendly / made in N.Y.)

Palo Samko

63 Flushing Ave., Bldg. 3, Ste. 1104 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard; 718-744-8898; palosamko.com

Samko uses traditional furniture-making techniques to handcraft his clean, contemporary tables, nightstands, chairs, and cabinets using solid woods and recycled materials. He also constructs a select number of home accessories, including a glass-capsule-enclosed analog desktop clock and an array of circular wood-framed mirrors. $$ (consulting services / ecofriendly / made in N.Y.)