rmralph mitchell
furnishings of intoxicating beauty
Long-time member
A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.
Fast shipper
Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.
Great service
This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
Working alone, I state working alone because nearly everything that I design and make are works of art made by me alone and signed by me for 20+ years, Ralph produces furnishings and signs rebelling against "mechanical mediocrity" refusing to work within the limitations imposed by machines and produce objets d'art which can only be accomplished with many hours/days/weeks/months of hand tooling.
To summarize, I am an artisan, not merely a furniture maker. Thank you for your interest in my fascination.
Testimonials
What people are saying
Nathaniel
For I owe you an apology
Ralph is a true artist. He will go above and beyond what you expect to make the project you really want. For him, quality is best and he will not cut on details. I will definitely work again with him (I'm actually working with him on a project of 52 chess pieces), and am glad to have him to make this project come to reality. The value you will get is extraordinary, as well as the professionalism and expertise you will benefit from when working with him. Timeliness and shipping also are on point. Communication is essential and Ralph will keep you informed. Even when we had a small miscommunication (which wasted some of Ralph's time), he fixed the detail (even if he didn't need to) to give me an amazing piece! I cannot give 6 stars (unfortunately, even though he deserves them) so I'll have to settle by giving Ralph 5 stars.
Stacie Soto
For Carved Swagger Stick
Ralph was very diligent during the whole process, he explained everything to me including why he chose the wood he did and the type font. It was nice to have the information when presenting this gift. Ralph was professional, friendly, communicative and extraordinarily talented.
MMMagnus Midtun
For Magnus' Statue
Ralph has been an absolute pleasure to work with and the result of the wooden sculpture was nothing but perfect. Through the entire process he has kept me updated and asked for my opinion on the work. I felt very much taken care of through the entire process, as Ralph has showed both through the finished product and how to deal with customers in the most professional and skilful manner. Absolute top marks!
Ed Talarico
For Ed's Walking Stick
I was very pleased with Ralph's work on my project. He had great ideas and his work is outstanding! He updated his work with pictures along the way. I would definitely use him again.
CWCara Walker
For Cara Sculpture
I have been working with Ralph Mitchell over the past few years. His level of expertise is incredible. He is always accommodating and open to any modifications that need to made. I hope to work with Ralph on other projects and for many years in the future. Cara Walker
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Area served: global Shipping Methods: according to customers requirements
Maker Policy
I can not refund earnest money. I have many weeks of time and high priced material in several projects that I made precisely according to the customer's description, the customer did not like his/her own invention and I either did not get paid or refunded the money.No more, to continue this way is to hasten the day when I am financially destroyed no longer able to do what I love to do. People call me an expert, I am expert in creation, not in estimating completion dates. My frame of mind is that I am completely, totally immersed in making every complex, difficult project to be the best that it can be. When I have completed a project, my mind and body become completely immersed in making the next complex project the best that it can be.
