Why Gestalt?
Gestalt means an organized whole, that is valued more than just the sum of its parts. In woodworking this is embodied by taking various types of wood, joining them, shaping, sanding, and finally sealing, to form a finished piece. When completed each piece has been thoughtfully designed, and fabricated with a grain of love.
About Me
Raised in the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley, I was always drawn to getting out, and exploring our wilderness. I’ve grown a great appreciation for the vast hardwood forests of the Appalachias. Wood can be a great sustainable building material, and comes in many shapes, sizes, colors, and densities. This is why wood is my main material to work with.
I appreciate the challenge of sourcing, preparing and shaping wood of many varieties. If you have custom desires, I would be thrilled to help create the piece of your dreams. From coffee tables to bookshelves to guitars and everything in between, I would like to help make it a beautiful, functional reality.
Austin Bell
Owner, Designer and Fabricator