The Process

You come to us with an idea. We will turn it into a reality.

With over 20 years of experience designing and building custom furniture, we have the skill and craftsmanship needed to take your vision from paper to finished product.

A side table hand-shaped in raw oak in the Van Aken Design workshop, before finishing
The finished high-gloss Art Deco extension table in figured burl with radiating inlay, by Van Aken Design
How it works

Four steps, one of a kind.

01

Consultation

We start with your idea. Together we talk through your vision, how the piece will be used, the space it will live in and the look you are after. You can come to us directly, or we will work hand in hand with your architect, interior designer or project manager.

Your idea
02

Design

We translate the brief into drawings and material selections, then refine it with you until it is exactly right. With us, there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all. Each piece is unique and custom-crafted to fit your design needs.

Paper to plan
03

Craftsmanship

In the workshop, the piece is built by hand from carefully selected timber and materials. More than 20 years of experience goes into the joinery, the veneer work and the finishing, so it is made to last.

Built by hand
04

Delivery & Installation

When it is ready, we deliver and install across the greater New York area, and make sure the finished piece sits exactly as intended in your home or business.

Finished piece

Each piece is unique, and custom-crafted to fit your design needs.

Shlomo David Offer, Van Aken Design

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