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May 2020 by Lizzy Pitts
Best decision I've made in a long time! I was looking for a potting bench online for my greenhouse, but I wanted to invest in something that would last me a lifetime and stand up to New Orleans humidity outdoors. Everything I was looking at was self-assembled and seemed a little cheap, and knew it would be even worse off after I (no handy skills whatsoever) put it together. So I found this local, custom furniture store. Gary ROCKS! He answered all my questions, listened in detail to what I needed out of my piece, and provided multiple price point options. He came over to take more exact measurements, sent me progress pictures throughout, updated me regularly, and delivered my piece free of charge within a few weeks. It's sturdy, functional, and BEAUTIFUL! He even offered advice on which paints and sealants to use for this particular type of lumber. I plan on painting it rainbow. It's well worth the money and I look forward to using my potting bench soon. Thank you Gary and team at Rowan Oaks!!
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May 2020 by Lizzy P.
Best decision I've made in a long time! I was looking for a potting bench online for my greenhouse, but I wanted to invest in something that would last me a lifetime and stand up to New Orleans humidity outdoors. Everything I was looking at was self-assembled and seemed a little cheap, and knew it would be even worse off after I (no handy skills whatsoever) put it together. So I found this local, custom furniture store. Gary ROCKS! He answered all my questions, listened in detail to what I needed out of my piece, and provided multiple price point options. He came over to take more exact measurements, sent me progress pictures throughout, updated me regularly, and delivered my piece free of charge within a few weeks. It's sturdy, functional, and BEAUTIFUL! He even offered advice on which paints and sealants to use for this particular type of lumber. I plan on painting it rainbow. It's well worth the money and I look forward to using my potting bench soon. Thank you Gary and team at Rowan Oaks!!
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January 2020 by Cassie C.
I had a really disappointing experience buying a dining room table here. I was so excited to order a custom cypress table from them, because when we popped in Gary and his staff seemed to be very helpful and knowledgeable. It was not an inexpensive purchase, though I was glad to support a local business and pay more for solid wood furniture of good quality. The order took literal months to be finished, which, to be fair, they did tell me to expect. They were also in the midst of consolidating one of their warehouses, which made the order take longer than expected. Again not a surprise and not something I wasn't worth dealing with. What was disappointing, though, was the quality of the table when it was actually done. After months of waiting and hundreds of dollars already deposited, I went to see the table and pick out a stain. The tabletop was full of large dark knots, and the tabletop wood didn't even remotely match the table legs and base (which I found out had been outsourced). When I explained that my expectation was that they would pick boards that were less flawed, our salesperson tried to brush it off as if "That's just how pine is." Except that it's cypress, and a tabletop is absolutely not supposed to be filled with knots. I should have canceled the order then and there, but I had already gone months without a table and had hoped that it would grow on me. Unfortunately, months later I'm only more upset about the whole experience. Once the stain was put on and the table was delivered, I realized that they had tried to fix the garish holes with wood filler, which looks ridiculous with a light stain applied, so now there are just splotches of raw-looking wood filler throughout the table. Also the stain further emphasized the fact that the woods don't match, so there's this stripe across the sides which was supposed to have been covered by an apron. I feel taken advantage of and really disappointed, especially considering the high hopes I had for local craftsmanship.
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January 2020 by Customer Review
Frequently stopping traffic to bring semi trailers down a no truck route
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October 2019 by Beatriz Eugenia
I love Rowan Oaks! My parents bought my bed frame and dresser while I was a kid from here, so it was so special to me to be able to get something for my house as an adult. Gary was extremely easy to work with. He took time to listen to what we wanted in a piece. He did a fantastic job! We got a custom mid century modern piece made, and it came out even better than what we thought! The delivery guys were kind and helpful as well. We HIGHLY recommed Rowan Oaks!! We love our console so, so much! Every one should support this local company!
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August 2018 by luke wilson
nice things and nice prices
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August 2018 by Emily M.
I brought a tired, vintage dining table and side chairs to Rowan Oaks for a much needed makeover. The table was a bargain-buy from a local consignment store in Metairie. It was worn and stained but had super lines and some really cool brass fittings that had aged over time into a pretty, dark patina. I went to Gary at RO for help and he immediately impressed me with his appreciation of the mid-century set. I felt like we were on the same page each time we consulted over the process. He and his manager Robyn kept me regularly informed on how things were proceeding. I never had trouble contacting them and they would get back to me quickly whenever I had a question. They asked me to stop in the workshop several times so I could add my input to the process. Today, my finished table was delivered (by two extremely courteous young artists employed by Gary) to my home. The transformation was dramatic (dark-stained wood to painted white... the dark areas are the original, aged brass fittings) and lovely. These pictures do not do the set justice ... I am really so pleased! I should also mention that RO's prices were very reasonable.
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April 2018 by Russ M
Great neihborhood.
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January 2018 by Linda Baudoin
We bought a dining table & chairs with a matching buffet & hutch many, many years ago (they were still located in Metairie). Still as sturdy as when it was brand new.
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July 2017 by Mildred Robinson
We had the fried ravioli and chicken Alfredo pizza."
