We’re excited to announce the pilot launch of our newest profes­sional devel­op­ment initia­tive created to connect emerg­ing makers, design­ers, and creative profes­sion­als with estab­lished mentors across the field of furni­ture and craft.

The Schooner Foun­da­tion and The Maxwell Hanra­han Foun­da­tion are gener­ously support­ing schol­ar­ships for the launch of The Furni­ture Society’s Mentor Match Program.

Dead­line to Apply: Friday, Novem­ber 21, 2025 at 11:59pm PT!

For the past 25 years, The Furni­ture Society has been honor­ing and recog­niz­ing indi­vid­u­als or insti­tu­tions who have demon­strated outstand­ing achieve­ments and long­stand­ing commit­ment to the advance­ment of the art of furniture.

Each month we cele­brate the work of one or more of our talented members.

This week’s featured member — Sam Shippee

Novem­ber 10 — 23, 2025

Sam Shippee is the owner and oper­a­tor of Small Goods Design — a furni­ture and turning studio based in Pine Plains, New York. 

We sat down with Sam and talked to him about his work and selling at market­place. You can read about that HERE.

Seating Assign­ment

In remem­brance of Sylvie Rosen­thal, Why Make podcast is re-issuing their inter­view with her from October 2020. They talk about the way in which Sylvie seeks to put multi­ple layers of under­stand­ing and inter­pre­ta­tion in her work but ulti­mately leaves it to the viewer to determine meaning.

2025 has been a great year for TFS members to show off their work!

The Jerry Drown Wood Studio Gallery — Arrow­mont, Gatlin­berg, TN

The Sue & Leon Genet Gallery — Nancy Cantor Ware­house, Syra­cuse, NY

The Everson Museum — Syra­cuse, NY

Check out our oppor­tu­ni­ties page for the most current list of classes, work­shops, and jobs avail­able to you.

Check out the brand new merch we have for sale. 

TFS stick­ers, patches, and pins…Show your TFS spirit by sportin’ one or all of our logos!

Ready to be shipped to your door (for a small fee).

The Furni­ture Society has teamed up with Dove­tail Work­wear to bring you an incred­i­ble offer you don’t want to miss:

• Get $10 OFF your entire Dovetail order

• Support women in the trades & arts — Dove­tail will donate to The Furni­ture Society with every purchase

• Share the love — pass the link to family, friends, and colleagues!

Dove­tail is a sustain­able, ethical brand making seri­ously tough, beau­ti­fully designed gear for women who build, grow, and create. Whether you need it or just want it, this is your moment to gear up, stand tall, and pay it forward.