From the Workshop — Stephen Robin's Blog

Stories, insights, and craft wisdom from one of America's great furniture makers. Stephen Robin has spent over 60 years working with fine wood in Woodstock, NY — here he shares his knowledge on custom furniture, cabinetry, materials, and the art of making things built to last.

Custom Conical Mahogany Ceiling, New Jersey Residence

144 individually machined mahogany panels, each tapered with a tongue and groove profile, assembled into a pair of dramatic conical porch ceilings for a New Jersey residence. Nearly a year in the making, here is how we did it.

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Custom Conical Mahogany Ceiling, New Jersey Residence

Reclaimed Oak Bar Top for Terrapin Restaurant, Rhinebeck NY

Terrapin restaurant in Rhinebeck, NY needed a new bar top: 40 feet long, curved all around the room, in reclaimed oak to match their dining room. Here is how we measured, milled, laminated, and installed it.

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Reclained Oak Curved Bar Top for Terrapin Restaurant in Rhinebeck NY

Epoxy and Ash River Table: A 10-Foot Commission

A client brought us locally harvested ash and a vision: a 10-foot dining table with a tinted epoxy river running down the center. The project required precision joinery, a custom wood inlay, and over 12 gallons of epoxy. Here is how we built it.

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Ash and epoxy river dining table in progress, Stephen Robin Woodworking, Woodstock NY

What to Expect When Commissioning Custom Furniture

Commissioning custom furniture can feel mysterious, but it doesn't have to be. Stephen Robin walks through every step of the process, from first conversation to delivery and installation, so you know exactly what to expect.

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Behind the Craft
Stephen Robin craftsman at work in his Woodstock NY woodworking studio

Mid-Century Modern Furniture: A Living Tradition

Mid-century modern furniture has outlasted every trend that tried to replace it. Stephen Robin, whose work has been shaped by masters like Nakashima and Maloof, reflects on why these design principles remain as vital as ever and what they mean for contemporary furniture making.

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Custom Furniture
Mid-century modern custom furniture by Stephen Robin Woodworking, Woodstock NY

The Art of Built-in Shelving: More Than Just Storage

A great built-in bookcase doesn't just add storage. It changes the architecture of a room. Master woodworker Stephen Robin shares his principles for designing built-ins that look like they were born with the house.

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Built-ins & Millwork
Custom built-in library shelving by Stephen Robin Woodworking, Hudson Valley NY

Choosing the Right Wood for a Dining Table

Walnut, cherry, white oak, maple: the choice of wood species is the most important decision in building a custom dining table. Stephen Robin, with 60 years of experience, breaks down the options and what each wood means for your home.

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Materials & Wood Types
Fine hardwood joinery and inlay detail by Stephen Robin Woodworking, Woodstock NY

Why Custom Cabinetry is the Heart of a Great Kitchen

Anyone can buy a kitchen. But a truly great kitchen, one that fits your space, your life, and your taste, can only be built. Stephen Robin has been designing and building custom kitchens in the Hudson Valley for decades. Here's what makes the difference.

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Custom Kitchens & Cabinetry
Custom cherry wood cabinet by Stephen Robin Woodworking, Woodstock NY

60 Years of Wood: How Stephen Robin Became a Master Furniture Maker

At 87, Stephen Robin is still in his Woodstock workshop every day, designing, building, and finishing fine furniture by hand. We look back at six decades of craft, clients, and the philosophy that has made him one of the Hudson Valley's most celebrated furniture makers.

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Custom Furniture
Stephen Robin master furniture maker at work in his Woodstock NY workshop
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