Art Deco Handmade Furniture

Art Deco handmade furniture can add just the right touch of ambiance to your home. If you've had problems in the past finding Art Deco furniture that hasn't suffered some degree of damage, consider hiring a professional to reproduce a beautiful item for you.

Many people think that reproduction furniture is cheaply made. Not so! There are many professional furniture designers that live to recreate beautiful pieces of furniture for their clients. These professional builders can usually work from photographs or drawings to build the perfect piece to your specifications.

Finding a person to create a piece of custom reproduction furniture for you can be a long process. If working closely with a professional is important to you, selecting the right one may take a little time. Things to consider when hiring someone to make a custom piece of furniture include:

• A time line for the finished product
• Approximate cost of materials
• Hourly rate of the professional
• A written estimate of all the costs for the project
• A contract for the project, which includes final approval of the furniture, and return options if you are dissatisfied with the work

Remember, one rule of thumb for any project, especially a commissioned piece of furniture, is to get all of the details in writing.

Ordering a custom piece of furniture can be a positive experience, but occasionally the artist's vision and the person ordering the furniture have two different ideas about the final project. When things don't go according to plan, you have several options, assuming you laid the proper groundwork with a contract or an estimate that outlined specifics of the project.

• If you aren't happy with the end result, first tell the artist
• Try to reach a compromise if there is a minor discrepancy. Many projects can be modified and both parties will be happy with the results.
• If you paid by credit card, you do have certain rights that can be exercised if you have a contract with the artist. Credit card companies do require that you try and resolve the dispute with the merchant first before they will get involved.
• If you have paid by cash or check, you may have to go to court to resolve the dispute if a compromise cannot be reached.

Finding the right carpenter for your Art Deco furniture can be as easy as clicking a mouse. There are many professional furniture builders who list their businesses on the Internet. Some popular Art Deco handmade furniture builders include the following:

• Joel Liebman Furniture
• Pollaro Custom Furniture, Inc.
• Artful Home
• Bissell Woodworking
• Traditional Folkart

Another option to purchasing custom made furniture is to purchase items from an artist's showroom. Some professionals have their own stores, or sell their wares in antique or furniture stores on commission. This is one way to find pieces that you love without the potential problems of working with an individual artist. Check with your local antique dealers to find great pieces of Art Deco furniture by local professionals or attend a local crafts fair to find fabulous pieces.

There are two ways to find great pieces of Art Deco furniture: hiring a professional to make a custom piece or purchase a beautiful item through local antique stores or craft fairs. If you choose to hire an artist to create a piece of furniture for you, make sure you have an estimate for the labor and materials as well as a contract for the project. When possible, use your credit card to pay for custom projects, as your credit card company can assist in a dispute should one arise. Finally, if you can't find a showroom or artist locally, check out the Internet to find an artisan that shares your vision of the perfect Art Deco furniture.

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