Known for his classic style, clean lines and traditional joinery techniques, Michael Maxwell is dedicated to creating beautiful, affordable furniture that will last for generations. Michael's signature cherry pieces with accents of black walnut show a craftsman's focused attention to detail.

Creations has enjoyed a warm relationship with Michael for more than five years. The gallery keeps a wide variety of his most popular pieces in stock, including desks, beds, dressers, armoires, and accent tables. In fact, Michael frequently "makes the run" between Bedford, Va., and Hockessin, Del., to ensure Creations' selection stays up-to-date. As a result of this relationship, custom orders are never a problem.

Maxwell furniture appeals to people who appreciate historic, hand-made construction techniques such as mitered tenons, lap joints pegged with dowels, wood-on-wood drawer slides, and octagonal spindles. Typically, the external frame of each piece is a design element of its own. Cherry is the primary wood used, because of the subtlety of its grain and color variations.

Finally, each piece is hand-rubbed with a clear finish to bring out the beauty of the unstained wood, then it is waxed by hand for added luster. The result is an exquisite piece of furniture at home in a traditional or contemporary setting. After more than a decade of refining his craft, it should come as no surprise that Michael's award-winning designs are so popular.