The Three Trees Story
I started Three Trees Custom Furniture to share my love of woodworking and to build quality, custom furniture, and wood products that can be handed down to your grandchildren. I subscribe to the buy better, buy less philosophy and make products with a preference for environmentally friendly materials and finishes. I can provide free-standing furniture, built-in cabinets, mantles, and small wood items such as watch or jewelry boxes.
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I grew up in an 1840's (or older) farmhouse under constant renovation, all done by my family. My father did much of the carpentry and woodwork and mom learned to wire the house and mud and sand drywall. Interiors were redone. Original walnut trim was brought back to life. Porches were added and barns were built. My dad built my first workbench when I was 6, which came with a real hammer and saw. Eventually I was also working around the house, I worked construction jobs in high school, and I worked in residential remodeling after college.
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Now I prefer to use my experience making furniture that will remain in a family. That is why I started Three Trees Custom Furniture.
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Quality Built
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My goal is to build your family a unique piece based on your imagination and our plans. You can envision your new dining table, nightstand, liquor cabinet, bathroom vanity, or bookshelf and together we will pick out material and finishes and bring it to life. Sketches and renderings are available to help you visualize your new heirloom.
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Wherever possible I build products from woods harvested in North America and plywood products made domestically. With the customer’s input, I prefer finishes that include natural plant-based oils, waxes, and low or no V.O.C., waterborne coatings. I use time-tested construction techniques, such as mortise and tenon joinery, so your items will last for generations.
Would you like to learn more? Visit Getting Started.
Mortise and Tenon Joinery
Buffet table made from reclaimed and new walnut.
Why Are We "Three Trees"?
Three Trees represents the uniqueness that is the Burns Family. My daughter, born in Detroit, Michigan is represented by the Michigan cherry. My son, born in Ethiopia is represented by the African Acacia. Growing up, my parents always had a birch tree in our yards, which represents me. Our family trio, built by adoption, makes up Three Trees Custom.
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