Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Live-Edge Furniture & Artisan Metal Sculptures in Boiceville, NY
Fabulous Furniture has been crafting unique, heirloom-quality furniture since 1973. Our process begins with sourcing oversized, misshapen, or dead trees from the Hudson Valley that other loggers overlook. We handle every step in-house, from milling and drying to sanding and finishing, ensuring natural grain patterns define each piece. Our commitment to sustainability and artistry extends to creating one-of-a-kind metal sculptures, robots, and custom cars that reflect our creative vision. With over 47 years of experience, we combine traditional woodworking techniques with innovative design to produce timeless pieces.Our team, including creative partner Mike Karpf, brings decades of expertise in transforming unconventional materials into functional art. Located in Boiceville, NY, our gallery showcases decades of craftsmanship and a passion for repurposing discarded materials. We prioritize direct customer collaboration to design pieces that endure across generations. Our work has been featured in museums and private collections, including those of notable figures in entertainment. The business remains family-operated, with Martha Frankel managing customer interactions and cultural initiatives like the Woodstock Bookfest.
Services
Live-Edge Furniture
Metal Sculpture
Custom Cars
Heirloom Tables
Art Installations
Reclaimed Wood Products
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 47 years of experience in handcrafted furniture production
- Sustainable sourcing of locally discarded trees for unique grain patterns
- Complete in-house production from logging to finishing
- Award-winning custom car restoration and fabrication expertise
- Family-owned business with direct artist-customer collaboration
Services
Live-Edge Furniture
We create custom live-edge furniture using reclaimed Hudson Valley trees with unique grain patterns from natural defects. Our process includes complete in-house production from logging to finishing. Each piece combines functional design with artistic expression, ensuring heirloom quality that lasts generations.
Metal Sculpture
Our metal sculptures range from tabletop pieces to large-scale installations featuring robots, spaceships, and abstract forms. Using industrial materials transformed into artistic expressions, we create both private and public art that captivates audiences of all ages.
Custom Cars
We specialize in custom car builds and restoration, including award-winning projects like the 2009 NYTimes Collectible Car of the Year. Our services include complete vehicle customization, paintwork, and unique modifications for both classic and modern vehicles.
Heirloom Tables
We craft bespoke dining tables, coffee tables, and desks from single slabs of reclaimed wood. Each table preserves natural edges and grain patterns through our proprietary drying and finishing techniques, creating centerpieces with generational durability.
Art Gallery Tours
Our Boiceville location offers guided tours of our sculpture garden and furniture showroom featuring decades of artistic evolution. Visitors explore working studios and view pieces ranging from functional furniture to large-scale metal installations.
People
Steve Heller
Founder & Creative Director
Steve Heller has been creating handcrafted furniture and metal art for 47 years. He founded Fabulous Furniture in 1973 after starting woodworking at age twelve. His work combines reclaimed materials with innovative design, featured in museums and private collections worldwide.
Mike Karpf
Creative Partner
Mike Karpf collaborates with Steve Heller on custom car builds and metal fabrication. With expertise in transforming conceptual designs into physical reality, he brings technical precision to the team's artistic vision through automotive and sculptural projects.
Martha Frankel
Cultural Director
Martha Frankel manages customer relations and cultural programming at Fabulous Furniture. As a published memoirist and director of the Woodstock Bookfest, she connects the business to regional literary and artistic communities.
Questions
What materials do you use for your furniture?
We use reclaimed wood from oversized, misshapen, or dead trees sourced locally in the Hudson Valley that other loggers discard.
Can I commission a custom furniture piece?
Yes, we specialize in custom orders. Our team works directly with clients to design unique pieces tailored to specific spaces and requirements.
Are your metal sculptures available for public spaces?
Yes, we create large-scale metal installations for public spaces. Our Stargate sculpture is part of the American Visionary Art Museum's permanent collection.
Do you offer tours of your facility?
Yes, we provide guided tours of our Boiceville showroom and sculpture garden Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
How long does furniture production take?
Production timelines vary by project complexity. We'll provide specific estimates during the design consultation based on current workload and material availability.
