Handmade Wooden Furniture
NYC metro area

Heirloom Quality - Timeless Design

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Furniture designed by

Alexander Lohn

made exclusively by

Alessandro & Maria Design.

Collection

Our Offer

Alessandro & Maria Design was founded by Alexander Lohn in response to a built environment that felt increasingly impermanent, cold, and inauthentic. In a world where most furniture is produced with cheaply manufactured materials, that are often toxic and produced overseas, we build made-to-order furniture pieces from domestically and sustainably sourced hardwoods, using low-VOC hand applied finishes, produced locally, beautifully designed to not go out of style, with a quality that will last the rest of your life.

Our lives are built of the everyday moments in our homes. The furniture we touch affects us. Who doesn’t love a solid piece of furniture that has lasted decades and feels solid, real, grounded. The mundane moments of our home life are the stuff of our lives. You can build them out of timeless furniture you will want to return to year after year.

Two ways to order furniture from Alessandro & Maria Design

Order from our exclusive collection.

All of the furniture pieces in the collection were designed by Alexander Lohn and are built by him in his studio in northern New Jersey.

Click on the image above to view the pieces available. If you see something you are interested please reach out with the piece, wood species, and any customization options you are interested in and we will get back to you with a price right away. All pieces are handmade to order specifically for you.

Commission furniture made just for you.

Custom projects make up most of our work. You can view our portfolio to see past custom projects for homeowners, churches, restaurants, and designers.

Once upon a time all of our furniture was custom built by a local builder. With us you don’t just get custom options but a relationship with myself, Alexander Lohn, who will both design and build the piece with you. More details on the process of custom work below.

  • "I cannot speak enough to Alex's craftsmanship. We have contracted him for four pieces: a beautiful coffee table that was custom designed, two comfortable kneelers, and a cutting board that has put up with a ton of abuse. Alex's items were fairly priced, delivered on-time, and have held up well over the years. He is also personable and extremely easy to work with, which is important for more expensive projects that involve considerable design input. If you're reading this, go with Alessandro and Maria Design!"

    - Cody Crosby

  • "100% recommend Alex and his team. He is an incredible craftsman. I've contracted multiple items from Alex over the years, and he always goes above and beyond. He has a knack for designing and producing exactly what you want, even if you don't have a fully formed idea."

    - Dennis Hodapp

  • “Alessandro did a wonderful job redoing the cord on our Danish dining chairs. They have been used daily for the last six years and look just as good as they did the day I picked them up. He is very skilled at what he does and I would recommend him without reservation if you're looking for any custom pieces.”

    - Shelby Logan

  • "We had a small cheap table for the past few years. Since getting a table from Alessandro and Maria design our beautiful new table has become the center of family meals and game nights. We all love it. It’s beautifully crafted and benches were also made to match perfectly. I highly recommend Alessandro and Maria design. Alex is a true craftsman and you can tell he takes pride in his work. If I could give him a million stars, I would."

    - Concepta Fanelli

  • "Alessandro and Maria Design is the kind of business you hope to find when looking for custom work. Alex built a table for our home that is solid, well-constructed, and clearly made to last. I’ve never loved a table and now thanks to Alex, I do. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality that lasts."

    - Pierce O’Connor

Custom Commission Process

Commissioning custom furniture begins with a complimentary phone call and then moves through three phrases.

Phase I - Inquiry

  • Initial Contact

    Reach out with your project idea. Gather as much information you can as far as dimensions, wood species, and inspiration. (If you don’t know yet that’s ok too).

  • Exploration phone call

    We’ll have a complimentary phone call to discuss your project. At the end of this phone call I will have the information to provide you with an estimate on cost and timeline.

  • Sketch and estimate

    Based on our phone call I will email you a simple sketch and estimate for cost and timeline. If you would like to move forward we move to the design phase. There is a fee for the design phase based on the size of the project, which gets applied to the project total.

Phase II - Design

  • Design Drawings

    You will be sent a set of technical drawings for approval based on our previous discussions. All our designs are drawn by hand for your approval. (Samples can be seen in our custom portfolio).

  • Iterations

    At this point we will discuss details and make appropriate changes to the design to get the design you want. At this time a cost and timeline will also be finalized.

  • Deposit

    To begin building your piece of a furniture a 50% deposit is required. (The design fee is applied to the deposit.) The deposit gets you into the schedule and is a commitment to the design presented. Changes after a deposit could incur additional costs.

Phase III - Build

  • Lumber Selection

    Lumber is hand selected for reach project and laid our for your project specifically for beauty and quality.

  • Process Updates

    Once the build begins you will receive photo updates on your furniture on a minimum weekly basis.

  • Completion

    Once the project is done, final photos will be sent and the final 50% payment is due to relase for shipping or delivery.

  • Shipping or Delivery

    Shipping and delivery are discussed on a case by case delivery. If local to northern New Jersey I will often deliver a piece of furniture myself. For further deliveries I have relationships with “white-glove” movers who will blanket wrap your furniture and bring it into your home.

Book a Consultation

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form. Please indicate whether you are interested in a piece from the collection or a new custom project. If you are looking for something custom please include as much information as you can to start the conversation.

  • Yes. I have frequently worked with interior designers and architects. If you are working with a client that would get value from something truly custom and locally crafted, I believe I can be a great resource to you. Reach out about industry rates.

  • You can fill out the contact form here.

    You can also contact me directly.

    alexander@alessandroandmaria.com

    973.513.3992

  • Alessandro & Maria Design is a local custom furniture studio run by myself, Alexander Lohn. I bring the design background of architecture school, sensibilities of living with Franciscan Friars, and skills of having attended the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine, one of the premiere fine furniture schools in the United States. . There is something truly wonderful with getting to have something really made for you and to know the person who made it. I deal with both the design and the build which makes for a higher quality end product.

  • All of our lumber is sourced from North America from sustainably harvested sources. If sustainably harvested wood is a highly renewable resource. Getting the wood from the United States or Canada also reduced environmental impact from shipping overseas. Additionally, all of our finishes are low-VOC. Details can be acquired by request.

  • We work mostly in wood and traditional woven features such as danish cord, rush, and caning. These can be seen in our custom portfolio here.

    We do not currently offer upholstery or metalwork but are working on establishing relationships with other local craftspeople.

  • Shipping or delivery are discussed on a case by case basis. If you are local to northern New Jersey I often make deliveries myself for a fee based on size of the project and distance. For longer distances I have relationships with “white-glove” delivery services who will blanket wrap your project and place it in your home.

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