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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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