Stephen C. Staples builds creative art furniture from reclaimed antique wood and metal fragments.
Stephen C. Staples produces eclectic, unique, timeless, environmentally-friendly furniture art crafted from 200 and 300 year-old reclaimed wood. Owner with his wife Christine, master craftsman and furniture designer, Stephen has spent over four decades studying his medium, refining and perfecting his finishes and mastering his craft. Today he produces some of the most unique and sought-after creative art furniture in the country. The wood that Staples reclaims offers not only incomparable beauty, but each board holds its own story having survived the rigors of time. The heirloom quality furniture that Staples creates adds a lasting legacy to this historic wood. Each of his creations is paper labeled, signed and dated and then he adds his unique signet mark on the surface.
Keywords: restoration, reclaimed, re-purposed, salvaged, recycled, green, eco, eco-friendly, handmade, handcrafted, furniture, farm table, reclaimed wood furniture, American made furniture, artist, art, custom made, heirloom, historic.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
44+ years
What is your primary product or service?
Handcrafted custom one of a kind furniture made from reclaimed wood, metal and antique fragments.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Stephen and Christine Staples started their business in October of 1973 offering antique furniture restoration service located in Norton, MA. It was a hobby they did as teenagers. Their love of antiques and saving anything "old" was and still is their passion. Our business grew into handcrafting country reproduction furniture using new pine. Stephen time embellished each piece to make it look authentically old. We brought our first prototypes to Old Sturbridge Village Museum in 1981. The curator of the museum looked each piece over, told us they were so authentic that we must brand them and paper label them so they won't be passed off as original antiques! In the late 1980's the building boom was on in the Boston area. We custom made doors, windows and building parts for general contractors that were restoring historical buildings. In the mid 1990's early New England homesteads and factories were being torn down due to disrepair. We salvaged this old reclaimed wood and started building "farm tables". Today we are well known for our craftsmanship and unique furniture design.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Creative Art Furniture and Wabi Sabi
In reference to the unique furniture art that Stephen creates, Wabi Sabi means "the reverence for the imperfect" as he presents the time worn surface of the materials he works with. Wabi Sabi comes from the ancient Japanese culture and is not easy to describe as there are many meanings. "Wabi" connotes rustic simplicity, freshness or quietness and can be applied to natural and human-made objects, or understated elegance. "Sabi" is beauty or serenity that comes with age, when the life of the object and its impermanence are evidenced in its patina and wear, or in any visible repairs. Ever since Christine and Stephen opened their business in 1973, they built their business around restoring, repurposing and reclaiming historical materials to give them a new, functional life for any style home. Their works of art are modern day heirlooms that will be passed down to future generations and become tomorrow's antiques. All these years, Christine and Stephen have been
true to the ancient Japanese "Wabi Sabi" philosophy. Not until recent years did they learn about "Wabi Sabi" and realize that their lifelong work had a name.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are a small family owned business and have one location. We moved operations to Attleboro, MA in July 2015.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are minutes off Rt. 95. Take Exit 3A toward Attleboro. Go straight through 2 lights. Take a left at the blinking light onto John Williams Street. We are on the right at the end of the short street next to Guyot Brothers.
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cards, personal check only from an established customer and cash.
Which areas do you service?
All over the U.S.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Christine and Stephen Staples
What are your hours of operation?
Tuesdays through Saturdays 10:00 to 3:00
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
After I purchased the first piece of furniture from you, everything else I see out there does not compare. You quality craftsmanship and customer service is well appreciated and we wouldn't buy furniture from anyone else.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Everything happens for a reason.
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