Craftsmanship

Close up of the Tablesaw - Dean Dauplaise
Intention at Every Step

Design Process

It Begins with a Conversation

Every project starts with a dialogue, accompanied by a visit to your space. This allows me to understand more than just measurements: I observe how the space is used, how the piece needs to function, and how it can improve your everyday life.

Material Selection, Elevated

Together, we explore an exclusive selection of domestic and exotic hardwoods. You’ll have the opportunity to see and feel each option—experiencing woods rarely found outside specialized collections.

Visualization Without Guesswork

Once a clear direction is established, I create a precise 3D rendering in SketchUp. This allows you to visualize the piece in your space—down to its proportions, joinery, and flow—before a single cut is made.

Custom in the Truest Sense

The result is a fully bespoke piece:
 crafted with precision, informed by your lifestyle, and built to endure.

Dean Dauplaise with finished Hall Table
Tamo Ash wood grain texture
Wan Table Version 2 With Chairs
Macassar Ebony Table Grain

“The woodworker has a special intensity, a striving for perfection, a conviction that any task must be executed with all his skill…to create the best object he is capable of creating.”

— George Nakashima
Where Integrity Meets Execution

The Build

French Polished Dove Tail
Dean Dauplaise working the planer
Dean Dauplaise Finishing

Strength at the Core

Every piece I create is built on a foundation of time-tested joinery—mortise and tenon, hand-cut dovetails, and other traditional techniques that have endured for centuries. These methods aren't just aesthetic choices—they’re structural commitments to longevity.

Precision, Powered by Hand and Machine

Heavy machinery ensures accuracy and efficiency, but the soul of the work lies in hand tools. Planes, chisels, and rasps allow for the subtle refinements and intuitive adjustments that machines can’t replicate.

Intention in Every Detail

From the structure beneath the surface to the final hand-applied finish, every decision is made with purpose. The result is not just a piece of furniture—it’s a deeply personal object, built to last, and made specifically for you.

An Uncompromising Approach to Craft

At Dean Dauplaise Fine Furniture, we believe in the beauty of craftsmanship. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted to ensure quality and elegance in every detail.

Artisan Craft

Dean Dauplaise uses traditional techniques to create furniture that tells a story.

Enduring Materials

We source the finest materials to ensure durability and timeless beauty in every piece.

Deco Style Table