Blackwater Woodworks LLC

Handcrafted Contemporary Furniture







Blackwater Woodworks LLC, a furniture studio run by award-winning artist Rick Laufer, designs and builds limited edition and one-of-a-kind furniture -- handmade chairs, desks and tables in native American hardwoods.


The studio is located in a picturesque red bank barn in Bentley Springs, Maryland. Rick specializes in chairs that feature sculpted joinery and flowing lines -- a contemporary style inspired by Hans Wegner, Sam Maloof and George Nakashima. All pieces are made to order. Feel free to call or email if you have any questions.

Black Walnut Desk Chair

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R.A. Laufer

Black Walnut Desk Chair,
Tiger Maple Spindles
44" x 26" x 24"

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Blackwater Woodworks 2009

Fine Furniture- artisanal chairs, desks and tables