Our Artisans

 At Phoenix Hardwoods we employ a team of dedicated artisans with over 150 years combined experience in woodcraft.
Read on to find out more about our craftspeople.

 
 

HENRY VANGUNTEN
Senior Artist

So the story is that Henry came to work for us cause he was friends with Bradley & Eric, on their same Floyd County High School wrestling team, and heard that starting pay was higher than minimum wage. In 2 years, he discovered that he is truly a woodworker, enjoying everything from choosing the lumber, to designing projects, and carrying them through from sketch to final polish. He taught himself to do the bowties, and we rely on him to take care of the cracks this way, as well as keeping us all entertained...

Ben DICKERSON

BRADLEY LAWSON
Senior Artist

Bradley started 5 yrs. ago, and as many of you have heard, didn't know how to use a tape measure... We are proud to say he is a craftsman now, building pieces from start to finish! An excellent finisher, we count on him to keep up our reputation for extremely smooth finishes. He was part of the Floyd County High School wrestling team, with family in Indian Valley. In his spare time Bradley makes wood jewelry, and goes to concerts.

BEN ARMISTEAD

ERIC MCDANIEL
Senior Artist

Eric has been steadily mastering the art of slab stool making, for which we are very grateful! He was also part of the Floyd county High School wrestling team, with family in Indian Valley. After hours, we often find him woodworking, from swords to tables, and one of the most beautiful beds (for himself) that's ever come out of our shop.