MICHAEL MORAN FEATURED IN GARDEN & GUN NEWSLETTER: "Good Wood"
Michael Moran’s work is a refreshing anomaly in a world of homogeneous, mass-produced furniture. The 27-year-old craftsman still makes individual pieces by hand, with few if any nails or screws, and his wood comes from fallen trees and other salvaged lumber that would otherwise be lost. Many of the logs he uses have rich stories, some coming to his Charleston, South Carolina, workshop from such places as Monticello in Virginia. Moran makes everything from dining tables to benches to lamps, and while no two pieces are exactly alike, his distinctive aesthetic stands out. The wood is cut and finished to reveal splits, notches, growth rings, and other markings and textures, while the furniture’s simple shapes lend it a modern feel. For now, you can buy Moran’s pieces from galleries, such as the Rebekah Jacob Gallery in Charleston, from his online catalog, or by commissioning a custom piece. And while Moran’s process may be decidedly slow, he’s quickly developing a very long waiting list.
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