Seth Townsend Cabinetmaker

Welcome

Thank you for visiting my site. I build handcrafted, custom-made cabinets and furniture.

Please take a moment to review my work. All items are made in a variety of woods and finishes.

Learn more about me, or for more information, requests, or questions, please e-mail or call me at (770) 973-9916. References available upon request.

Thank you for visiting!

Seth Townsend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Seth Townsend Home

My shop in Marietta, GA

I started building furniture in my carport in 1997, first for my family, then for friends and neighbors. As my skills and reputation have grown, I've been able to add fine cabinetry to my line.

My goal is to offer superior, handcrafted, custom-made cabinets and furniture to those who seek it. I guarantee that goal because I put my name on it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woods

For all furniture and cabinets, I offer a variety of woods from which to choose. All are very durable hardwoods, with the exception of pine.

  • Red Oak: very popular in traditional kitchen cabinets
  • Quarter-sawn White Oak: used primarily in Mission style cabinets and furniture
  • Cherry: traditional with a rich warm appearance
  • Maple: the light blond appearance is great for traditional or contemporary styles
  • Birch: very similar to Maple, but less expensive
  • Mahogany: warm orange to dark brown tones and subtle, textured grain
  • Pine: frequently used for the rustic appearance of early American primitive furniture

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finishes

For all furniture and cabinets, I offer a variety of finishes from which to choose.

  • Shellac: adds a warm tone to wood; used primarily in furniture finishes
  • Milk Paint: traditional early American finish that's more like a stain
  • Wax: adds luster and fine texture to furniture pieces
  • Polyurethane: a non-yellowing, tough, clear finish for cabinets and cabinet interiors
  • Varnish: a warm, tough finish for cabinets and furniture

 

 

 

 

Furniture Home

All furniture is made to order in a variety of woods and finishes. For more information, requests, or questions, please e-mail or call me at (770) 973-9916. References available upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom Furniture Back

Looking for something different? Let me create something just for you. Such as armoires, china hutches, dressers, or tables

All furniture is made to order in a variety of woods and finishes. For more information, requests, or questions, please e-mail or call me at (770) 973-9916. References available upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Early American Furniture Reproductions Back

I enjoy making reproductions of early American furniture, including Shaker furniture. Each item is carefully made with wood commonly used during the time period, using traditional joinery techniques and finished with stain, or paint and wax.

Please view the many pieces of furniture I have available. These items are made to order in a variety of colors, styles, and finishes. For more information, requests, or questions, please e-mail or call me at (770) 973-9916. References available upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shaker Blanket Box Back Next

While most early American craftsmen had discontinued making lidded chests by the 1800's, the Shakers continued to do so. Their lidded "blanket boxes" provided easy access for storing blankets and linens. This blanket box is modeled after one made in 1840. It's made from pine and finished with green milk paint and wax.

Dimensions: 41" tall by 40" wide and 18"deep

Price (as shown): $645.00

To Order: This blanket box is custom built in a variety of woods and finishes to suit your needs. E-mail me for details and pricing. See this in red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shaker Blanket Box Back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chimney Cupboard Back Next

Because of its tall and narrow shape, the "chimney cupboard" was designed to fit in a particular space in the early American home. These chimney cupboards were designed after one built in the early 19th century. They're built in pine and finished with gloss white latex paint.

Dimensions: 75" tall by 20" wide and 13" deep

Price (as shown): $445.00 each

To Order: This cupboard is custom built in a variety of woods and finishes to suit your needs. E-mail me for details and pricing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Five Board Bench Back Next

This bench is designed for the little ones in your household. Of course a larger version is available for adults. It's a useful addition at the foot of a bed. Constructed of pine, the finish is blue milk paint and wax.

Dimensions: 12" tall by 36" wide and 12" deep

Price (as shown): $125.00;

To Order: This bench is custom built in a variety of sizes, woods and finishes to suit your needs. E-mail me for details and pricing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shaker End Table Back Next

Whether you use it as an end table in the family room or as a night stand in the bedroom, you'll love the details of this little table. It's a replica of one built in 1875 by the Shakers of Hancock, Massachusetts. The table legs and aprons are made in poplar and constructed with traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The drawers feature dovetail joinery and a delicate thumbnail profile on the drawer fronts. The tabletop is mahogany and finished with orange shellac and wax. The case is finished with beige milk paint and wax.

Dimensions: 26" tall by 24" wide and 18"deep

Price (as shown): $325.00, $595.00 for a pair.

To Order: This table is custom built in a variety of woods and finishes at your request. E-mail me for details and pricing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plantation Desk Back Next

Around the turn of the 19th century, master craftsmen were turning out elaborate fall-front secretaries and desks. Country furniture builders, on the other hand, developed a much simpler style, and these became known as plantation or cupboard desks. The plantation desk had a lift-top and was basically a cupboard on a frame. This desk was designed after one built around 1810. It's built in pine and finished with stain, red milk paint and wax.

Dimensions: 68" tall by 34" wide and 24" deep

Price (as shown): $495.00

To Order: This plantation desk is custom built in a variety of woods and finishes at your request. E-mail me for details and pricing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Board Chest Back Next

The six-board chest is perhaps the oldest form of furniture, with the basic design dating back to the middle ages. The chests shown are typical of many built by the early settlers in New England. They're built with pine and finished with milk paint and wax. This chest makes an excellent toy box.

Dimensions: 20" tall by 30" wide and 15" deep.

Price (as shown): $195.00

To Order: This chest is custom built in a variety of woods and finishes at your request. E-mail me for details and pricing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Bench Back Next

Before there were kitchen sinks, early Americans used "water benches." Typically the lower shelf held buckets of water, while the "well" held a basin and pitcher, along with soap and other items. This replica is built with pine and finished with bayberry green milk paint and wax.

Dimensions: 45" tall by 30" wide and 16" deep

Price (as shown): $265.00

To Order: This water bench is custom built in a variety of woods and finishes at your request. E-mail me for details and pricing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pennsylvania Stepback Cupboard Back

There's more than enough room to store your china and table linens in this handsome cabinet. It's built from poplar finished with beige milk paint. The counter and knobs are natural cherry. Features include dovetailed drawers, hand-forged iron hinges, and reproduction antique glass panes. Construction time is 6-8 weeks. Close-up.

Dimensions: 85" tall by 55" wide and 24" deep

Price (as shown): $2495.00; all cherry $3395

To Order: This cupboard is custom built in a variety of woods and finishes at your request. E-mail me for details and pricing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Shakers Back

The Shakers were a religious sect with celibate communities in several states. Very prominent from 1820 to 1870, the simple lines of Shaker furniture were an expression of their values. They used a variety of woods in their projects, but most notable is their use of milk paint on plain woods such as pine. In sum, Shaker furnishings have no ornamental moldings, slender turnings, turned wooden knobs, and plain feet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabinets Home

I'm proud to announce the addition of fine cabinetry to my line.

All cabinets are made to order in a variety of woods and finishes. For more information, requests, or questions, please e-mail or call me at (770) 973-9916. References available upon request.

Update:

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