Birmingham, AL
Woodworking
The unique artistry of Bobby Michelson embodies the bold contrasts of both traditional and contemporary styles into signature, one-of-a-kind furnishings. His repertoire encompasses a wide range of custom pieces in numerous forms and applications.
Mr. Michelson has mastered the expert techniques of woodworking and combined this skill with an artist’s imagination to create a body of work which stands alone in American and Southern craftsmanship. In his unique pieces, one can see the subtle combination of influences that shaped his artistry. The result is a custom furniture piece that is as beautiful as it is functional—a unique melding of the artisan’s ability and critical eye with the personality and style of the owner.
All steps in the creation of my furniture, from choosing the rough lumber to the final finish are done by me.
I use solid hardwoods, both domestic and imported and traditional joinery to construct my furniture. My main focus is to craft the finest pieces possible utilizing both hand and machine techniques, whichever will most efficiently achieve the desired results.