Handmade Furniture - designed and made to order
Bruce Beeken and Jeff Parsons design furniture and make furniture from local woods, beginning with sustainably harvested trees or logs. Developing a new piece is a collaborative effort. The result is furniture that clearly reflects our client's sense of design and values.
Keywords: vermont furniture,vermont forest furniture,Beeken Parsons,vermont furniture makers,Character Wood,hand crafted furniture,wood furniture,sustainable forestry,interior design,furniture makers,Bruce Beeken,Jeff Parsons,craftsmanship
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
32 years
What is your primary product or service?
custom furniture designed and hand-made to order
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
apprenticeships and degrees from Boston University's Program in Artisanry
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Beeken Parsons begins with logs that we saw and dry for our projects. Though small in scale, this results in a wide range of very personal furniture, linked to place and reflecting our clients design interests and values. We practice an unusually high level of craftsmanship.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
one, no
Provide detailed directions to your location
Northwest corner of the FarmBarn at Shelburne Farms, town of Shelburne. Enter the Farms at the intersection of Bay and Harbor Roads.
What type of payments do you accept?
we do not accept credit cards
Which areas do you service?
National
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Bruce Beeken and Jeff Parsons
What are your hours of operation?
9-5 week days, please call ahead
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Beeken Parsons furniture has character.