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January 2024 by Diane Savoie
Repairing and repurposing thrift store furniture is one of my hobbies. I wanted to make a new bed frame with the headboard from one bed and sides and footboard from another bed. I needed to cut the edges of the headboard and drill new holes in the legs to connect it with the rest of the frame from the other bed, but I didn't have the tools and the skills to do precision work like that. Joe did excellent work and very nice finish on all the parts he worked on, everything fit flawlessly when I reassembled it. Communication was extremely easy, with texting and pictures. Highly recommend this business, the hourly rates are very reasonable for quality work, and the projects are promptly completed, there was less than 24 hours between drop-off and pick-up of materials.
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May 2022 by Douglas Keillor
We hired Joe to design and build a dining nook (benches with with table) after we moved to our new house. Joe was a pleasure to work with- easy to collaborate with on the design elements and super responsive throughout the process. The finished product is a display of genuine craftsmanship and beauty and we couldn't be more pleased. Joe's attention to detail and artistry were invaluable in deliverying a product beyond our expectations. Highly recommend Joseph Murphy Furniture Maker for any custom work.Services: Custom furniture
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December 2019 by Rebecca Murray
Joe was easy to work with. He made a custom piece to showcase my father's collection of campaign buttons. The shadow box top is high quality and was completed ahead of schedule. We would recommend him and use his service, if we had another project.
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February 2018 by Michael H.
Joseph built an incredibly gorgeous stereo cabinet for me out of cherry. He was able to incorporate a very old piece of Birdseye maple I had, from a very old house in Madison, which was renovated into offices. The stereo cabinet is absolutely stunning, and I get many compliments on it. It took about 1 1/2 years for the cherry-wood to darken with exposure to light, and it is simply fabulous looking now. I was able to provide him with a piece of Birdseye Maple I'd gotten out of an antebellum Madison home before it was remodeled for offices, which he cut to make panels for both doors. I was also able to purchase stone doorknobs made of nephrite jade on my own, and Joseph helped me select some lovely satin-finish bronze hardware. The beautiful finish is shellac. I was surprised and very pleased when I found this finish stood up to lavender essential oil my roommate spilled on it! My only negative comment would be that he did not accomplish the job on my schedule. That may be the typical reality when dealing with craftsmen who are also true artists. Where it comes to quality craftsmanship, I recommend him VERY highly.
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May 2017 by Terri Hughes Harwood
I chose a piece created by Joe to give to my husband for his 40th. We LOVE the piece and are in awe of the craftsmanship used to create it. You will be so proud of what he can create for you!
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March 2013 by Del Coufal
After interviewing several Madison-area furniture makers, we selected Joe based on his creative and stylish concept. It was a notable improvement over our original thought and certainly more unique than the other craftsman. Joe was great to work with through the process with good listening and suggestive skills. The finished products are outstanding. Excellent designs and end results with a couple of unique features that make the pieces both distinguishable and more functional. If you want furniture in a week, go to a store. If you want furniture for a lifetime, go to Joe.
