About Us
Empyreal Design is founded on the vision of creating an ideal place or state through style, elegance, comfort, functionality and sophistication. We apply this vision through our intent of restoring the lost art of handcrafting furniture well. Our Master Craftsmen focus on building one piece at a time, using sustainable hardwoods, traditional joinery and individual workmanship signed by the craftsman. We are motivated by our desire to build furniture that accents the natural beauty of wood. Empyreal Design and its talented team of craftsman have refined their manufacturing processes, always striving to improve the quality and design of the end product. We are a preeminent Luxury brand focusing on Benchmade modern and traditional furniture for those that appreciate the finer things in life. Empyreal designers have created a distressing and aging process which is truly one of a kind. Our modern finishes employ the finest in hand applied finishes. Each piece is crafted by hand and is given its own unique finish, to stand alone as a unique piece of art as well as a fine piece of American benchmade furniture. Our talented team of professionals strive to meet and exceed your expectations on all levels, from our original designs, custom creations, meticulous craftsmanship, on time delivery, project management and superior customer service.
Sound Environmental Practices
Empyreal Design believes that sound environmental practices are smart business. We want to do our part to ensure that we live in an environment that is clean, balanced and sustainable. To accomplish this, we are members of the Sustainable Furniture Council (SFC). As members, we strive to procure wood that is legally harvested and carries the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification. Empyreal uses low VOC stains, paints and finishes and recycles excess paint materials. We work to eliminate unrecyclable and unsustainable content in our primary materials that go into any product under our control. At Empyreal, we believe that respecting the environment from which we draw our materials will enable us and future generations to live sustainably.
Production Process
Empyreal "works smart" to make your project a reality. Through innovation, design and production, we are proud to offer our clients the most consistent, scalable, quality-controlled production process in fine furniture making. From concept to completion, our design and building teams act as your collaborators, helping you create the unique furniture that expresses your vision. Whether the design is original or bespoke, we customize to match your style, we offer an array of options--from custom sizing, beautiful woods, unique textures, fine durable finishes and refined metals, glass, stone.
Design & Custom
As artisans, Empyreal honors the best of the old and embraces the best of the new--in design, in craftsmanship as well as research and development. Empyreal is passionate about helping our clients create and finesse every detail of the project, continuously improving every step of the custom design process. Empyreal excels in unique designs, gorgeous woods, hand carving, modern textures, and custom veneering, along with integrating ironwork, hand turning, elegant joinery, beautiful imported hardware and our palette of hand-applied finishes. All of Empyreal’s products can be customized to suit your individual needs. Submit your designs to us, and we'll bring them to life.
Finishes & Hand Painting
Empyreal Design’s products are high quality and built for a long useful life, your investment will not only please you but endure the rigors of life. The Empyreal team has spent thousands of hours perfecting our finishing, texturing and distressing techniques. We continue to employ the best of new finishing products while celebrating the timeless techniques and materials used for years. The depth and beauty of each finish begins with a thorough sanding/polishing and the artistic application of various layers, textures and distressing. All of Empyreal’s in-house designed, multi-step finishes are meticulously applied by hand, from French Polish, Urethanes, Catalyzed Lacquers and Conversion Varnishes gives each piece its own unique identity. We excel at complete custom finish matching and can create nearly any fine finish imaginable.