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Modifying an 1830 Cherry Cannonball Bed
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  • Cannonball Beds

Modifying an 1830 Cherry Cannonball Bed

Every Bed is a Custom Bed Each and every bed Shane creates is custom-made to order. However, there are limitations to what can be modified. Take, for example, our 1830

  • August 16, 2021August 16, 2021
Bedroom Furniture of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
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Bedroom Furniture of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello

In the Joiner’s Shop where both laborers and slaves worked side by side making what many considered the finest woodwork in Virginia, including the beds used by the Jefferson family and their slaves.

  • August 2, 2021August 2, 2021
Order Finish Samples, Please
  • Behind the Scenes

Order Finish Samples, Please

There is a reason we offer finish samples to our clients. Taking an accurate photo that captures the variations of color and the grain of the wood is nearly impossible.

  • June 16, 2021June 16, 2021
Custom Antique Pine 1830 Cannonball Bed Creation Story
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  • Cannonball Beds

Custom Antique Pine 1830 Cannonball Bed Creation Story

Let the Bed Making Season Begin! Shane is busy in the furniture studio creating the first of 10 beds to be delivered this year. The first lucky recipient is Laura

  • June 7, 2021June 7, 2021
Hello, again!
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Hello, again!

Life certainly does have a way of changing… often and for the better! Back in 2017, when we retired… we imagined a much slower-paced way of life in our new

  • May 31, 2021July 14, 2021
Finally, Time to Say Goodbye. And Thank You!
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Finally, Time to Say Goodbye. And Thank You!

Yeah, we know. We’ve said it before but this time it’s for real. Shane is Finally Retiring! Seriously, not kidding. The doors to the shop will close on July 31st

  • June 13, 2017July 21, 2021
Thank You, It’s Finally Time to Retire
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Thank You, It’s Finally Time to Retire

2021 Update: Shane is now semi-retired and accepting a limited number of bed commissions each year. Roughly three years ago, we announced Shane’s intention to retire. Just as we were about

  • May 5, 2015July 21, 2021
Secrets to Authentically Aged Antiqued Shabby Primitive Distressed Paint Finishes
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Secrets to Authentically Aged Antiqued Shabby Primitive Distressed Paint Finishes

Shane Rodarte is regarded as having developed one of the most authentically antique distress painted furniture finishes. In this video he reveals some of his trade secrets. Shane Rodarte, Professional

  • January 24, 2014August 1, 2021
Top Furniture Sellers from 2013
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Top Furniture Sellers from 2013

Hard to believe it’s almost over.  December 31 is just around the corner. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the outpouring of well-wishes, and orders.  Shane has several fun projects

  • December 18, 2013August 1, 2021

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Testimonial

Beautiful stool! Thanks!

Five Star Review, 06/21/2008
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Shane and Kandas Rodarte, just a couple of crazy kids who pioneered online custom furniture sales in 1998.

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  • 2022 Catch Up
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  • Bedroom Furniture of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
  • Solid Wood Cannonball Bed King for Laura in Virginia
  • Cherry Canopy Bed for Caroline in New Jersey

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