Out of Hand

Distinctive, handmade furniture and wood products

by Steve Surette

Since 1991, Steve Surette has been creating one-of-a-kind furniture pieces ranging from reproductions of historic pieces to custom designs using time honored techniques from 200 years ago. While producing pieces of the highest quality, Steve focuses on creating furniture to suit the demands and specifications of his customers. Each piece is entirely hand-built with keen attention to details. Pieces are made with some of the finest veneers, tiger maple, cherry and walnut from the forests of the Northeast.

Please call or email to inquire further about Steve and his work:

Steve Surette

Martinsville, NJ

732-789-7477

Stephen.J.Surette@gmail.com

Cheese and Bread Boards

Tiger Maple and Cherry cutting boards with contoured handle are made to last. The Tiger Maple and Cherry woods are from the forests of Pennsylvania and New York. Overall size of the 5 board cutting board is 9 ¾” x 19”, the smaller board measuring 6” x 19”. I finish my boards with a coat of walnut oil with some added bees wax for added protection. To care for the boards, do not place anything hot on the boards, do not place in dishwasher, wash board and then dry, but do not submerge in water. As the board gets used, you may want to occasionally sand with 220 grit sandpaper and then finish with 320 grit wet/dry sandpaper to keep the board looking new. Finish by applying a mixture of walnut oil and bees’ wax (melted with walnut oil) for additional protection/luster.

Measures 19” long by 6” wide (pictured below): $60

Measures 19” Long by x 9 ¾” Wide (pictured below): $80

Edge Grain Boards (pictured below): $100 and up

Tiger Maple and Cherry edge grain cutting boards 1 ½” thick to hold up to the most demanding kitchens. I can build various sizes and patterns to fit your needs, but a wood working area would be 13” by 20”. Each board is finished with a coat of walnut oil with some added bees wax for added protection. To care for the boards, do not place anything hot on the boards, do not place in dishwasher, wash board and then dry, but do not submerge in water. As the board gets used, you may want to occasionally sand with 220 grit sandpaper and then finish with 320 grit wet/dry sandpaper to keep the board looking new. Finish by applying a mixture of walnut oil and bees’ wax (melted with walnut oil) for additional protection/luster.

Tiger Maple End Grain Cutting Board (pictured below): $145

Eli Terry Pillar & Scroll Clock (pictured below): $2500

Tiger Maple Eli Terry Pillar & Scroll Connecticut shelf clock originally built around 1815 at a cost of $15. Clock measures 31” (H) x 14 ½” (W) x 4 ⅝” (D), same as the original of 195 years ago. The clock movements are the original wooden movements that have been rebuilt and tested, the wooden dial is hand painted with gold leaf and the reverse painting can be kept to one of the original scenes or I can have a painting of your choice on the glass.

New England Fan Back Winsdor (pictured below): $1300

Seat made from one piece of Eastern white Pine, spindles are oak and the legs are maple.

Philadelphia Low back Windsor (pictured below): $1500

Newport Rhode Island Chest on Frame (pictured below): $6,000

I was fortunate enough to be able to copy this piece that was at one time part of the Mrs. Charles L. Bybee collection at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA. The chest stands upon broad legs that taper down to slipper feet. This can be seem in the book American Furniture, by Jonathan Fairbanks, on page 112.

12 Pane Tiger Maple Corner Cupboard (pictured below): $4500

Game Boards:

Birdseye Maple and Walnut Burl Veneered Backgammon (pictured below): $1000

Tiger Maple Sideboard (pictured below): $3250

Cherry Chest, Handcut Dovetails (pictured below): $950

Veneered Chessboard (pictured below): $450

Steve Surette

Martinsville, NJ

732-789-7477

Stephen.J.Surette@gmail.com