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Tom Dumke
Tom Dumke is a self-taught woodworker with a deep respect for the furniture craftsmen of the 17th and 18th centuries. Their knowledge of form, balance, joinery, and wood movement is evident in the pieces of fine furniture that still exist today. Dumke relies on the shared expertise of those craftsmen from long ago and those of today.
The Shakers have had a profound influence on Dumke's work with their clean, unadorned simplicity, and the functionality and craftsmanship of their furniture. Whether building an exact reproduction or drawing inspiration for his own designs, Dumke keeps the basic Shaker tenets in mind. His pieces are intended to harmonize with the environment, and he uses native, sustainably harvested solid wood species in his work.
Tom Dumke grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and learned a solid work ethic from his father, a controller for Delco Electronics. From Dumke's earliest years, he was always curious about how things worked and how things were constructed. By examining how things were made, Dumke developed an appreciation for the careful and precise use of tools. He is a self-taught furniture maker.
Customer Reviews
Love my Tiger Maple table. It is a perfect fit for my hall. The Tiger Maple is a beautiful wood that I have never seen before. (It's ALIVE with the grain) And, I love the darker wood for the table feet. Both woods enhance each other.
We really like the table design and quality of the craftmanship. Even though we looked at the dimensions of the table it is a little smaller than what we would have liked. The color scheme is attractive and works well for us.
First thing you see when you open my front door. Beautiful craftsmanship, beautiful wood, small enough to fit in my entryway, but gorgeous enough to make a statement. I have bought from this artist before and will do so again.
It's so nice to receive a high quality furniture piece so well-made by a craftsman such as this. It's a simple piece, but each detail is well executed and sturdy. We ordered one a few months ago, and were impressed enough to buy a second.
This is the third piece I have purchased from this artist and I really love the attention to details.
