Designer creates ‘art furniture’
David Grosz of Stamford said he wanted to be an architect, but along the way his career path took a turn to wood.
“I actually had to make things. The drawing wasn’t enough,” Grosz said, and instead of designing buildings, he turned to designing and creating what he refers to as “art furniture.”
Grosz, who has spent 30 years as a woodworker, said what makes his work unique is his choice of materials, such as white oak, bamboo and cypress, in addition to adding an element of surprise into his creations.
For instance, Grosz may use a piece of wood with a knot and manipulate it into a decorative embellishment on a table. That same table also can incorporate a push drawer, so no pulling is required to open it.
Pat Bowling, vice president of communications with the American Home Furnishings Alliance in High Point, N.C., said that although mass-produced furniture from overseas is price competitively, custom, high-end furniture has its place.
“We found among our membership, companies that focus on high-end custom furniture are doing well,” Bowling said.
Though Grosz previously operated Fairfield Scientific, a scientific optics distribution company, woodworking always has been his passion.
Having returned to his furniture roots two years ago, the 57-year-old Grosz is stepping up his marketing efforts.
He is negotiating with galleries in Wilton and Ridgefield to display his work, planning to do a direct mailing and hoping to establish a Web site.
“I think a Web site is more important than producing a print catalog, but I want a Web site that reflects the taste and style of my work,” Grosz said.
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