For Michael Hamilton-Jones, woodworking is much more than simply building furniture. It is an art form with roots that go back thousands of years. Michael Hamilton-Jones believes that woodworking should be celebrated for its longstanding history, and that woodworking should be appreciated as an historic art form.

Over 35 years ago, Michael Hamilton-Jones got his start in woodworking after realizing his talent and passion for creating projects out of wood. Michael Hamilton-Jones had many influential mentors along the way who showed him how woodworking can be both practical and beautiful. Michael Hamilton-Jones then went on to pursue professional training at AJ &T Models, a boutique firm on Long Island. From there, Michael Hamilton-Jones began to build a career as a talented woodworking professional.

“I enjoy making custom furniture for people because it allows me to celebrate the historic art of woodworking. Woodworking has been around for so long, and is one of the most beautiful art forms. I am so appreciative of my experiences as a woodworking craftsman,” says Michael Hamilton-Jones. Michael Hamilton-Jones likes that woodworking can be both an art form and a practical hobby. He likes to create pieces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Michael Hamilton-Jones puts great effort into making each piece of furniture unique, as each is a unique art form.

Part of what Michael Hamilton-Jones enjoys most about woodworking is the process of creating furniture. He first picks out the type of wood he thinks would be best for the project. Michael Hamilton-Jones especially enjoys creating furniture that has a contrast between light and dark pieces of wood, as it gives more depth and lends a unique quality to the piece. For Michael Hamilton-Jones, wood is the medium through which he expresses his artistic ideas. Meticulous attention to detail is very important in Michael Hamilton-Jones’s woodworking. Michael Hamilton-Jones makes sure that each corner is perfectly cut, so the pieces of wood fit together seamlessly.

Today, Michael Hamilton-Jones is proud to be the Master Craftsman at MHJ Custom Woodworking. Michael Hamilton-Jones builds custom furniture for clients in the New York area. Michael Hamilton-Jones is passionate about providing clients with high quality custom furniture and continuing to celebrate the historic art of woodworking.