About the Artist
Today, planned obsolescence is the norm.
This means products are designed to break quickly, so they need to be bought again. This culture of disposability is not sustainable. Plus it's frustrating when things break constantly.
After earning degrees in Design & Physics, Sam decided there is a better way. He started White Gorge Designs seven years ago to pursue that path.
Sam is committed to the future of sustainable furniture. This furniture is optimized for refinishing, maintenance, and repair. This allows it to be used for generations.
Design Philosophy
When designed for beauty, furniture never falls out of fashion.
When built with the best materials, pieces improve with age.
When engineered for longevity, furniture becomes timeless.
When crafted with care, furniture becomes art.
Building Furniture for the Future
After designing and building hundreds of custom furniture pieces, Sam has learned a lot.
He has learned how to create the highest quality furniture using cutting-edge digital fabrication and old school craftsmanship.
Over the past five years, Sam developed a new way to build tables.
These tables are fully recyclable and made to last for generations.
He uses materials and finishes that season with age, developing character and patina with use.