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William Douglas, a dedicated furniture maker based in Phoenix, Arizona, shares his passion for lasting craftsmanship and timeless design. His business aims to make heirloom-quality furniture accessible to more homes, fostering positive growth in the community.

Jack W Lennie

Jan 11, 2024 — 3 min read

Edition One Feature (September 2020)
Words by: William Douglas
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Photo Credit: ©Yunkin Keophomma @yunkin_donuts

I contribute lasting craftsmanship and timeless design. From design and build to service and education, my furniture making business tries to have a positive impact on our community to contribute to positive growth in our culture. I focus on ways to get heirloom quality furniture into more homes. It shouldn’t be something that only the rich can enjoy.

I’m based right in the middle of the city of Phoenix, Arizona, USA. It gets crazy hot in the summer and real estate in the city is small. I’ve worked around a great many obstacles to create a fully functional design and build studio right in my backyard. Working with only 200 square feet of shop space means I’ve had to get very creative. I share the things I’ve learned on our YouTube channel to encourage other small shops to follow their dreams. It’s amazing how far you can get with a positive attitude and the willingness to think outside the box.

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