BDDW
Walk into their Williamsburg workshop and you'll find furniture that's been thoughtfully constructed by hand, piece by piece, using methods that prioritize durability over shortcuts. Tyler Hays, who trained as both a painter and sculptor, dreamed up the whole operation and continues steering its creative direction. Joshua Vogel, trained in architecture and skilled at the craft itself, runs the day-to-day work happening in their Brooklyn studio. What makes their pieces stick around for decades: solid domestic hardwoods joined using time-tested techniques, paired with finishes hand-rubbed in natural oils and lacquers that only get better with age. During the quieter winter months, the studio's intimate creative energy really shines through—you can actually watch craftspeople at work without the usual bustle. Their catalog spans beds, tables, chairs, lighting, and storage pieces. Some designs have become go-to classics, while they're always experimenting with fresh concepts that respect their core approach. Nothing here is mass-produced or disposable.