"It is our great fortune to have had David Wakeley of 20th Century Furniture build our display cabinet. I consider his work on a par with — and even superior to — the pieces we have acquired from venues such as the American Craft Council shows and other fine furniture-makers. David is a delightful person and a pleasure to work with. He took the time to understand what we wanted, research the possibilities, and offer opinions in design, woods, hardware and special touches."

Marilyn Klompus & Robert Garland

Chestertown, Maryland

Music Stand Opus 1
Mission to mid-century original designs and reproductions

Welcome to 20th Century Furniture, the furniture-making studio of David Wakeley. 20th Century Furniture specializes in building reproduction and original furniture designs from the early part of the century (Mission and Arts & Crafts styles) through the smooth and stylized lines of the mid-century — the so-called Danish Modern or Scandinavian furniture that made such designers as Eames, Knoll, Juhl and Wegner famous.

The hallmarks of my business are the use of only the very highest-quality hardwoods and building materials and time-tested hand-building techniques. Unlike most commercially made pieces that are often designed to be discarded after a very short life of use, fine furniture is truly an investment. I guarantee you will enjoy my furniture for many years and proudly pass it on to the next generation. This is my pledge to you.

Sincerely,

David Wakeley