Heirloom furniture and housewares made by hand in Vermont’s tiniest* wood shop.
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If you haven’t heard of a Maple Creamee, you’re not alone. This Vermont specialty is akin to traditional soft serve with the addition of Green Mountain gold (maple syrup). I was inspired to make a pair of Tea Trays in Maple to commemorate my favorite warm weather treat.
Built from solid Curly Maple, these trays feature mitered joinery with angled splines for durability and strength. I took out the natural yellow pigment in the wood to give them that soft serve color. They are as decorative as they are functional.
17.75” x 9.5” x 2.375”
One of my favorite wood species is Claro Walnut; it's grown in the PNW, is denser than regular walnut, and has beautiful figure. Turning these bowls reveals the incredible figuring and is a perfect centerpiece for the family table.
#11: 13.5” x 2.25”
#12: 10.75 × 2”
A cutting board you can get your fingers under. Every item in the kitchen should serve more than one purpose, and the kitchen boards do just that. Use it for chopping, carrying, and serving up treats.
These boards are shaped from solid maple hardwood and finished with a food-grade mineral oil.
14” x 7.5” x 1.25”
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“‘Nick English of Petite & English came forward.’ This proved to be a perfect combination of talent and creativity for the project.”
“Spare, beautiful lines, and a video shot over three days by Erin English that is nothing short of magical...watching Nick English construct a table is what you need with your morning coffee.”
“The dining room is centered around a custom table handcrafted in Vermont by Petite and English, an independent furniture maker trained at the North Bennet Street School in Boston. The piece reflects the timeless craftsmanship of traditional woodworking.”
“Petite & English began a successful business offering bespoke and built-to-order furniture that is simple and elegant, largely inspired by the Shakers.”
Commonly Asked Questions
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It starts with a conversation over email or phone to discuss the details and your desires for the project, followed by a rough estimate. I’ll walk you through the recommended wood species, iron out any hurdles with the construction, and provide a rough timeline. A drawing deposit of 10% (subtracted from the final payment) is required to begin design and drafting. I provide sketches and/or a 3D model for approval before building. Once approved, a 50% deposit is needed to begin the project and the remainder is due upon project completion. I like to send progress photos throughout to keep you informed and excited about the work to come!
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No; that type of work is too messy, unpredictable, and heavy for my small operation.
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I try to take designs that clients bring to the discussion as inspiration. I ask why they like a particular piece and bring my own interpretation to the process. I don’t typically build replicas and prefer to create original pieces.
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It depends on the quality of the wood and how it’s been stored. I’m always excited to discover beatiful, furniture-quality wood that comes with a story. Email me to ask — detailed pictures and descriptions are helpful!
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Cherry, white oak, and maple — cherry for its aging color and beauty, white oak for its strength and versatility, and maple for its regional availability (and for it’s contribution to the maple creamee).
About me
heirloom furniture and Housewares, made by hand
I’m Nick, a maker of fine furniture. My passion is to design and build heirloom pieces that will last generations. I find my inspiration studying the periods and styles of furniture making from the 17th century to now.
My Experience
I was trained at the North Bennet Street School in Boston, MA in the Cabinet & Furniture Making program from 2013–2015. Living and working in the Boston area after graduation, I completed a wide range of projects from restaurant build-outs to residential furniture. In 2018, my wife Erin and I moved to Vermont. I had to downshift the furniture operation until we found a suitable space. In 2020, the pandemic gave me the opportunity to lean into the woodworking again. I moved in the shops at ShackletonThomas in Bridgewater, VT and shortly after, took a position as a furniture maker there. Charlie and Miranda were extremely gracious, allowing me to use their space to build furniture in my off time and get the new business up and running. In January of 2024, we had our daughter, Pepper, and I became a full-time Dad. I moved out of ShackletonThomas and into a small shop out of our home.
the shop
Coming in at a whopping 200 square feet, my new wood shop now truly embodies the “petite” name. With a curated collection of vintage Delta machines, tools, and jigs, I’m happy to continue making furniture nights, weekends, or whenever Pepper naps. These days, I focus on smaller pieces but could accommodate larger projects with more lead time and coordination.