About Me
When visiting my grandparents as a kid I would spend hours in my grandfathers workshop trying to make things out of the scraps he had laying around above his garage in West Virginia. As a teenager my father and I built a workshop in his backyard which we expanded twice as we collected more tools and wood so I could put together backgamon tables for my friends and projects for my parents house. I read woodworking magzines talked to other more experienced craftsmen but never had any formal training that could take a hobby any further.
In 2002 my family was relocated to London through my wifes employer. The three years we spent there allowed me to fulfill a lifelong passion to build furniture. I found the training I wanted but never had time to get in London where they have a bit of history and experience in the craft. I completed my formal two year training and graduated with recognition from the London Metropolitan University Furniture College in 2005. Upon returning to Charlotte NC I opened Bradham Furniture Studio and now design and make high quality affordable furniture using the finest domestic and imported hardwoods and veneers. These one-of-a-kind pieces are designed to fit the location and lifestyle of a wide variety of clients and styles.
I recently finished a gun cabinet from wood salvaged from my grandfathers barn for a friend whose grandfather had left him a rifle as a momento. It is these personal connections and relationships between form, function and art that brings me the joy I get from this craft. I am fortunate that I can follow my passion and am grateful to many who have inspired and helped me along the way, especially my wife Paula.
If you have any questions about what how I could make something special for your home please contact me.
In 2002 my family was relocated to London through my wifes employer. The three years we spent there allowed me to fulfill a lifelong passion to build furniture. I found the training I wanted but never had time to get in London where they have a bit of history and experience in the craft. I completed my formal two year training and graduated with recognition from the London Metropolitan University Furniture College in 2005. Upon returning to Charlotte NC I opened Bradham Furniture Studio and now design and make high quality affordable furniture using the finest domestic and imported hardwoods and veneers. These one-of-a-kind pieces are designed to fit the location and lifestyle of a wide variety of clients and styles.
I recently finished a gun cabinet from wood salvaged from my grandfathers barn for a friend whose grandfather had left him a rifle as a momento. It is these personal connections and relationships between form, function and art that brings me the joy I get from this craft. I am fortunate that I can follow my passion and am grateful to many who have inspired and helped me along the way, especially my wife Paula.
If you have any questions about what how I could make something special for your home please contact me.
Bob Bradham Email rbradham41@gmail.com
