Simon Metz - Connecticut Fine Furniture Maker
Simon Metz’s path as a fine furniture maker began with a lifelong interest in building, first functional objects, then pieces of lasting beauty. From small tables and custom household items to early repairs that fed his curiosity for how things work, craftsmanship was always central to his thinking. His father is a well know creative director and landscape painter and this creativity permeated the house.
Trained in communication design, Simon found a turning point in a wood sculpture course that introduced him to industrial machinery and complex laminated forms, uniting design and making. After art school, he built furniture and photo sets, slowly assembling his tools and working from an unheated garage. A solid cherry console table with dovetailed drawers, still in use over twenty years later, marked the beginning of thoughtful construction and wood selection that defines his work.
As his workshop and experience grew, so did the scale of his projects and commissions. Settled in rural Connecticut, Simon began building dining tables, benches, libraries, and case pieces for architects, designers, and individual clients. He refined his use of hand-cut joinery, book-matched grain, and expressive hardwoods such as walnut, hickory, and curly maple. A visit to George Nakashima’s studio further deepened his commitment to material honesty and precision.
Today, Simon designs and builds custom furniture in Washington Connecticut (Litchfield County) that balances bold designs with refined execution. Each piece is carefully designed and engineered, beautifully crafted, and envisioned to become a functional heirloom made to be used, appreciated, and passed on for generations.
Simon works with clients directly and with interior design and architectural professionals. Choose from the heirloom-quality designs within these pages, or contact me with your ideas for collaboration
