Brian Mullahy specializes in the design and construction of fine furniture, cabinetry and architectural woodwork. Working in his studio on eastern Long Island, he has been applying his aesthetic sensibilities and technical skill for more than thirty years in creating fine furniture and cabinetry. He is willing to consult with you on your custom requirements.
Description of Work: Brian is an excellent craftsman. He created a custom table and six chairs which are beautiful. We are most pleased and get tons of complements. He is pricey, but worth it. I would not hesitate to use him again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Andrew M.
04/2013
5.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture
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Brian built a custom dining table with six chairs in solid walnut. I have to say his work is absolutely magnificent. The furniture is a spectacular addition to my apartment and it will surely last me for the rest of my life. We chose together a complete flitch of walnut at the lumberyard which he used to make the tabletop. It is a beautiful crotch piece with a rippling grain and incredible coloring - from rich chestnut brown to dark chocolate to light tan to purple, interspersed with black and gray freckles. His workmanship made the most of the flitch and brought out the true beauty of the wood - all the way from how he cut the top out of the slab to maximize the patterning on top and sides, to the fine but not too glossy finish he used to bring out the colors without excessive reflection. The chairs themselves are masterpieces. He was able to bookmatch the grain from planks on the seatback, so they each have a unique vertically symmetrical design, similar to an open book with pages that are mirror images of each other. Each chair has unique coloring, grains and lines which are a marvel to look at. There are new nuances to discover in each chair all the time. He was able to make his own veneer for the seatbacks to enable the design I wanted but at the same time allow for natural expansion and contraction of the wood with the seasons. Even the back seatposts were grain matched from the same planks so that when you look at the chair from the rear, not only is the seatback panel a symmetrical match, but the seatposts themselves are also. You can see photos on his Angies List entry and on his website. Brian and I agreed on a rigorous timetable to get the work done. He was able to do it exactly on time (in fact he finished early) and he delivered the furniture promptly on time. I couldn't have wanted better. One of the best things about this was that the cost of the work wasn't much more than what I would have paid for a New England custom furniture maker or other specialty furniture maker. Pompanoosuc Mills would have charged nearly as much, but their piece wouldn't have been anywhere near as nice - they would not have used a single slab for the top, and they would not have done the grain matching of planks or bookmatching of the seatbacks - no way in a factory-like outfit. Urban Hardwoods has some attractive single-slab dining tables, but they have natural edges (which I am not a big fan of) and their tables often don't have matching bases (most often unflattering black metal legs). Their pricing is more than Brian's, especially if you include shipping from the W Coast. And they don't even make chairs, let alone matching ones. If you are in any doubt at all, spend the extra $2,000 on a custom set from Brian. You will thank yourself for the rest of your life (and you won't remember that extra $2,000) I can recommend Brian without reservation for your next custom furniture project.
Description of Work: Brian made a custom-designed dining table and six matching chairs. We discussed the designs in broad outline but I largely left the specifics up to him. This is the second piece of work Brian has done for me - the first was a zebrawood pedestal for a piece of sculpture. You can see both pieces here on Angie's List and and on his website
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Annette D.
02/2013
2.0
woodworking
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The work was good when it was first completed. Suddenly it started separating from itself. Tried contacting the company and you haven't had any luck. Everytime I try dialing their number it comes back as disconnected. If I can't get in contact with them I am going to have to call someone else to either redo it or repair it and that's unneeded expense.
Description of Work: Wood Panel for Dishwasher
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$600
Response from Brian Mullahy Fine Woodworking And Design
I, Brian Mullahy of Mullahy Woodworking, did make for this customer two oak frame and panel fronts for her new double drawer dishwasher about six months ago. After seeing her review this past March 3rd, I called her at once to see what was the problem. I became aware of the fact that she had tried to reach me when my phone and internet service was interupted for reasons beyond my control. I set a time, March 6, to go to her home and see what the problem was with the work I did. What I discovered was the panels with in the frame had srunk across the grain which is normal. Wood expands across the grain during humid times and shrinks during dry times. During the winter when the heat is on the air is dry and panels will shrink. The shrinkage in these panels moved from one direction only causing a gap between the frame and panel on one side only. What I neglected to do during construction was pin the panel in the center so that the normal movement of the panel would be equal on both side and not just from one side. I took both frame and panels back to my shop, centered the panels and pinned them so no gap existed. I returned to re-install the fronts onto the dishwasher. I also pointed out to my customer that the doors in her home, which were also frame and panel construction also had shrunk which was appanent because the were painted doors and with the shrinkage unpainted wood was exposed. As the spring and summer come upon us with greater humidity the panels will expand. This is the functional purpose of frame and panel construction. Wood is an organic material that expands and contracts across the grain and frame and panel construction allows the wood to move. My customer indicated to me that with the centering and pinning of the panel they looked as when I originally installed them and that she was satisfied. She also indicated that she would revise her review reflecting my response to the problem. As of this time she has not done so therefore I felt the need to respond to her review at this time.
david G.
10/2012
5.0
custom cabinets
+ -1 more
my call were returned and questions answered promptly. work was done in a acceptable time frame. his knowledge of his work was absolutely profound! when one finds a true professional and dedicated business owner, it is really refreshing. there is no way I can sing the praises of this business owner to do him justice.
Description of Work: restored and refinished furniture damaged in a fire
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Elyse E.
04/2012
5.0
custom furniture, custom cabinets
+ 0 more
Brian worked with my husband to get a clear sense of what we were looking for, designed the structure and gave us drawings for approval. He then created the individual parts in his workshop and completed the final assembly on site. He is a great designer, a master craftsman, delightful to work with, meticulous and professional. A rare find in this age of mass production.
Description of Work: Brian has done a number of jobs for us over the past 8 years or so. The latest job (referred to above) was a beautifully designed cedar archway with a small attached fence. Several years ago Brian designed and built us new cabinet doors for our large kitchen/dining room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Jonathan L.
03/2011
5.0
furniture repair
+ -1 more
Brian Mullahy repaired and refinished an antique dining room table's legs and pedestals. One pedestal had cracked. He expertly repaired and refinished the damaged piece and found that the other had also begun to split. He repaired the second pedestal also. Both pieces came back to us looking much better than they had been for many years and much more sturdy. Brian is an excellent craftsman who seems to care deeply about his work. He was very porfessional. The repairs were performed quickly and to our complete satisfaction. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Description of Work: Brian Mullahy repaired and refinished an antique dining room table's legs and pedestals. One pedestal had cracked. He expertly repaired and refinished the damaged leg and pedestal and then reinstalled the pieces on the table.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Graham D.
10/2009
5.0
custom cabinets
+ -1 more
We had done a "do it yourself" when we moved in 4 years ago resulting in an Ikea bench on one side and a self cut formica sink cut countertop that was disintegrating. Brian came in for one visit to take measurements and submit an estimate. He then worked online and emailed the plans. On completion he brought in the pieces and installed them on site. They look great. Completion took a little longer than contemplated, but the result was well worth it. He's a real cabinet maker who "measures twice and cuts once."
Description of Work: design, construction of kitchen cabinetry along one wall (solid oak surface) and sink and counter surface (corian)
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Service Categories
Cabinet Making,
Furniture - Custom Made,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
Architects
FAQ
Brian Mullahy Fine Woodworking And Design is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
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No, Brian Mullahy Fine Woodworking And Design does not offer free project estimates.
No, Brian Mullahy Fine Woodworking And Design does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Brian Mullahy Fine Woodworking And Design does not offer a senior discount.
No, Brian Mullahy Fine Woodworking And Design does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Brian Mullahy Fine Woodworking And Design offers warranties.
Brian Mullahy Fine Woodworking And Design offers the following services: Design & construction-furniture, cabinetry & architectural woodwork. Carpentry.