Bergdahl Furniture Design is the vision and collaboration of two brothers. Their goal is to create beautifully designed, impeccably made furnishings for discerning clients.
HERBERT BERGDAHL
Designer, builder
Herb has been a cabinetmaker and wood artisan for more than 35 years and is an established master craftsman in his field.
A self-taught woodworker, Herb honed his expertise through years of fine interior finish work and antique furniture restoration. The scope of his projects has varied, from refinishing single pieces of furniture to the design and construction of custom-built cabinetry for entire homes.
The majority of Herb’s clientele has been private individuals. However, he also spent two years building furniture for designer Robert Bristow that was shown by Ralph Pucci International, one of the world’s leading furniture galleries.
Herb is influenced by many styles and periods of furniture and aesthetic movements, particularly the work of Greene and Greene and George Nakashima, as well as Mission and Art Deco. His appreciation for design that is simple and beautiful inspires Herb to create furniture and one-of-a-kind objects from hardwood and native burl. Each piece of wood is selected for its quality, color and pattern of grain. His furniture features a variety of hand cut joinery techniques, and all of his pieces have hand applied finishes. Herb’s work is noted for the unique essence from which it is fashioned, completely balancing form and function.
Herb’s woodcraft is in private collections around the country. His furniture, bowls and decorative objects are produced in a limited number and are sold primarily through private commissions.
Herb is a native of rural northwest Connecticut. His workshop is located in his home that he designed and built himself, on land that has been in his family for three generations.
A self-taught woodworker, Herb honed his expertise through years of fine interior finish work and antique furniture restoration. The scope of his projects has varied, from refinishing single pieces of furniture to the design and construction of custom-built cabinetry for entire homes.
The majority of Herb’s clientele has been private individuals. However, he also spent two years building furniture for designer Robert Bristow that was shown by Ralph Pucci International, one of the world’s leading furniture galleries.
Herb is influenced by many styles and periods of furniture and aesthetic movements, particularly the work of Greene and Greene and George Nakashima, as well as Mission and Art Deco. His appreciation for design that is simple and beautiful inspires Herb to create furniture and one-of-a-kind objects from hardwood and native burl. Each piece of wood is selected for its quality, color and pattern of grain. His furniture features a variety of hand cut joinery techniques, and all of his pieces have hand applied finishes. Herb’s work is noted for the unique essence from which it is fashioned, completely balancing form and function.
Herb’s woodcraft is in private collections around the country. His furniture, bowls and decorative objects are produced in a limited number and are sold primarily through private commissions.
Herb is a native of rural northwest Connecticut. His workshop is located in his home that he designed and built himself, on land that has been in his family for three generations.
JOHN BERGDAHL
Designer
John has been a designer and illustrator in New York City for the last 22 years. His clients include the Foo Fighters, Martha Stewart, and the Not For Tourists guidebooks.
His influences range from mid-century Scandinavian to the Empire style, Art Deco and American Crafts. His furniture, while grounded in contemporary design, includes visual references to past periods.
John currently splits his time between New York City and northwestern Connecticut.
His influences range from mid-century Scandinavian to the Empire style, Art Deco and American Crafts. His furniture, while grounded in contemporary design, includes visual references to past periods.
John currently splits his time between New York City and northwestern Connecticut.