Turner Custom Furniture
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Turner Custom Furniture specializes in the design and fabrication of custom furniture. We work with private clients, designers, and architects to create residential and commercial furnishings, including dining tables, desks, tables, chairs, bookcases, beds, chests, cabinets, bars, reception desks, conference tables and all manner of furniture.
Services Provided
- Custom Furniture designer - Fine Furniture maker / builder - Hand-made furniture fabrication - Custom carpentry & built in furniture - Furniture design drawings, blue prints, plans
Areas Served
Nation wide, Atlanta based.
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Business Details
Business Name
Turner Custom Furniture
Phone Number
+1 404-392-8279
Website
Address
By Appointment Only
Rex, GA 30273
Typical Job Cost
USD 1,000 - USD 5,000
The cost of projects vary, but a typical project cost is in the $1 - $5k range.
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3 Houzz Awards
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18 Reviews for Turner Custom Furniture
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Jenn Gosset Design
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Doug just completed a dining room table top for us and we are very happy! He was extremely responsive, listened to what our needs were and delivered exactly what we wanted! He communicated every step of the way. Doug is wonderful to work with, a perfectionist about his craft, and I would definitely recommend him.
22 October, 2016
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
Thank you for your kind words. I will be here if you need any further assistance.
Hank Gurley
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We just wrapped up our first project with Doug. I cannot overstate our level of satisfaction with his work. He produced what is essentially an exact copy of a fine and detailed piece of furniture, and he did so to a level of exactitude that places him squarely at the top of his craft. The quality of his workmanship is simply outstanding. Moreover, he was very responsive and easy to work with. We look forward to working with Doug again.
17 January, 2016
sgreenfield1
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I couldn't be more pleased with the work that Doug Turner did on my custom library. He was very professional, and paid great attention to every detail of the concept, design, build and installation.
I would highly recommend Doug for any high-quality hand-crafted woodwork that you plan.
30 September, 2014
rickibarry
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We found Turner Custom Furniture via the Internet. We wanted a custom bar/liquor cabinet, and sent Doug our specifications. He was very easy to work with and created a beautiful cherry cabinet for us. His workmanship is detailed, and we love this piece he created.
28 July, 2014
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
Thank you very much for your kind words. There were some challenging aspects to this piece, such as the raised panel doors which are really cabinets, mitered all around.
Doug did a tremendous job on my standing, craftsman style jewelry and lingerie chest. He is the true merger between craftsman and artist. It is an heirloom that will be passed on for generations I am sure and he took great care to make sure it was just what I wanted.
I would hire him again in a minute for any project!
27 July, 2014
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
Thanks for your kind words, and your willingness to explore options in the design, such as the inlaid doors and drawers, and touch-activated slides on the drawers, so that no pulls were needed.
I hired Doug Turner to build, and help design, a custom bookcase. I started with a Century Furniture item that I mostly wanted to duplicate, and he was adamant about creating something with an all-around design of its own, while using its main characteristics for inspiration.
At the very start, Doug was very helpful in explaining these concepts in depth: fundamental aspects of design (especially balancing); names of sections of furniture and their purpose; and even the origins (Roman and Greek) of traditional designs.
Having no experience in creating my own furniture, I was a bit overzealous and wanted to throw in many different types of decoration, and Doug was good in reigning them in, and tapering them down to create a beautiful piece without any design flaws.
Doug's company was a good match for me, mainly because of his knowledge and expertise, patience, and reasonable pricing.
16 July, 2014
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
Thank you very much. I hoped I was not boring you with the technical parts!.
marineinvestigations
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
After many years wanting a bookcase for my office, with a nautical theme, I found Doug Turner on Etsy. My late brother-in-law, Mark was an artisan and master cabinet maker who sold his art on Etsy. He told me that the artists on Etsy cared very much about what they did. Doug is one of those artisans.
I found him while looking at images of bookcases. Up came a mahogany bookcase that was beautiful. I emailed Doug and asked him if he could build me one with some slight changes (mostly dimensional changes). He promptly sent me a drawing and we discussed the project. We agreed on a price and time frame. He followed through on every promise (not very common these days) and after seeing photos of the project underway, I was so thrilled that I ordered a solid black walnut tabletop for a dining table that I had built years ago and never got around to building a proper top.
I discussed using butterflies in the table top to pull together any knots or irregularities in the wood grain. He got the idea. I trusted him to be tasteful in this application.
I could have had. The pieces shipped, but I drove 16 hours to pick up my finished furniture, mostly so I could meet the man to whom I entrusted this project. I am so glad I did. Doug is really committed to the highest standards. The bookcase and tabletop are beautiful. The butterflies in the tabletop were tastefully placed, not over done and it is beautiful. The bookcase is already filled with books in my office and it, too, is beautiful. His finishing process is second to none.
More orders will be on the way!
16 July, 2014
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
Thank you very much for your kind words. If I'm honest, much of my self esteem is wrapped up in the quality of the work I create. I'm not happy unless the work is well crafted.
My husband and I did not have a good experience with Turner Custom Furniture. We commissioned the company to build a Hope Chest to hold our deceased daughter's treasured items. We paid the company $700 to create a rendering based on pictures of an antique chest we liked. We then paid for the materials, Turner Custom Furniture built the chest, and did not follow the design we had all agreed upon. We asked them to make three changes to the chest and they refused. So, we still do not have a Hope Chest. It's been over two years and I have finally saved the money I lost to this company. Can anyone recommend a reputable furniture builder in the Atlanta area?
(July 3, 2014) I am updating this review based on Mr. Turner's response below. The company did not build the chest to spec. I provided images of the original piece I loved. We all agreed upon an exact drawing (measurements, design, scroll pattern, etc), which I paid for to insure I would get exactly what I wanted. When they showed us the piece, we nicely pointed out a couple of mistakes and things went sour from there. None of that will be in email form. It occurred over the phone and at the shop. However, I am happy to provide houzz with our emails and images.
Between the drawing and the deposit, we invested quit a bit of money in this piece. Obviously, we only walked away because of our disappointing experience. Even if we had paid more money for their mistakes, we had little confidence we would end up with the piece we had commissioned.
I did not agree to giving the company creative license. We all agreed upon a drawing I paid for and images I provided. I will not pay beyond that agreement.
If you know exactly what you want (size, dimensions, pattern, etc), then you will want to find another company that can build you a truly custom piece of furniture.
16 June, 2014Last modified:3 July, 2014
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
To others reading this review and response - read our other reviews. Any client can leave a review - we have no control over them, true or otherwise. Houzz doesn't remove reviews for any reason. We build very high quality furniture because we love what we do. We care about our clients, but can't simply change a design when we are nearly done, as was the case here. Strangely, this chest has been done for 2+ years. And all of the sudden we hear from the client again, after zero contact for all of that time.
As a client, you'll get a drawing, which you'll sign when you approve of all of the details. We'll build it to spec or you can demand your money back with drawing and tape measure in hand. That's a fact, and a law. That didn't happen in this case, because our client had no proof that we didn't build it to spec.
We have no wish to engage in a prolonged argument, so we will let the facts speak for themselves. We took a loss on the job, but have a beautiful chest to show for it. No lawyers were involved, because we built the chest as designed, and no proof could then or can now be supplied to prove otherwise. So there's an end to the matter.
As a client, you'll get a drawing, which you'll sign when you approve of all of the details. We'll build it to spec or you can demand your money back with drawing and tape measure in hand. That's a fact, and a law. That didn't happen in this case, because our client had no proof that we didn't build it to spec.
We have no wish to engage in a prolonged argument, so we will let the facts speak for themselves. We took a loss on the job, but have a beautiful chest to show for it. No lawyers were involved, because we built the chest as designed, and no proof could then or can now be supplied to prove otherwise. So there's an end to the matter.
I am very pleased with the furniture Turner Custom Furniture made for me. They designed and created two beautiful standing desks that look great and function exactly as I had hoped. Doug Turner is an artist and a craftsman in the best tradition. He was also very professional during the process. He kept me advised and involved while the furniture was being created, and produced everything on time without sacrificing quality. He truly cares about his work and his clients. I hope to add several more pieces of his furniture to my home and office soon.
28 April, 2014
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed working on your stand up desks.
We had Doug build a custom desk for out house. To say he exceeded our expectations is an understatement. The attention to detail is second to none and we couldn't be happier with the design and final product. I would recommend him to anyone.
23 April, 2014
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
Thanks. I really enjoyed your project. It gave me a chance to get back into veneer and inlay work, and to build a chair.
I commissioned Turner Custom Furniture to design and build a large bookcase for my home office. Doug listened carefully to what I wanted, made some drawings, refined those in consultation with me, and then put the piece together. Throughout Doug kept me informed as to his progress. I'm very happy with the result, which is solid, neatly constructed, richly stained, and sympathetic to the rest of my furniture. I cannot recommend this company highly enough and would definitely enlist their services again.
3 February, 2014
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
Thank you very much for your review. I enjoyed building your unique bookcase. It is easy to get into a comfort zone (traditional furniture for me). I like getting out of it from time to time, to design and build work I wouldn't have thought up on my own.
We commissioned Turner Custom Furniture to make 2 mahogany console tables. Doug shared pictures of the entire process beginning with the wood from which they were cut. The workmanship is impeccable! I highly recommend this company
29 August, 2013Last modified:30 August, 2013
Comment from Turner Custom Furniture:
Thank you.
The image is of the tables without the glass, which was supplied by my client.
The image is of the tables without the glass, which was supplied by my client.
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