"The act of
creation is a profoundly satisfying experience. Taking an abstract
idea, giving it form, refining proportions, placing lines, integrating
functionality, and giving this spark of imagination a real, physical
presence is a process that gives me great joy."
Vincent Leman can
hardly remember a time when he wasn't building furniture. He grew up
working in the shop building fine quality custom cabinetry and woodwork
for the family business. After
completing his degree in mechanical engineering at Purdue University,
Vincent made the decision to return to furniture building after realizing
a strong aversion to cubicles and deskwork. He spent the next several
years developing a very distinct, quirky style which could be described as
a revolt against straight lines and the expected. During this time he
built one-of-a-kind art pieces ranging from cabinets, bookcases, mirrors,
to beds and anything that entered his mind to build. Maintaining that art
can be both beautiful and functional, Vincent combined his knowledge as a
fine woodworker and his engineering skills to create gravity bending
furniture with personality, while leaving function fully intact.
After receiving many
commissions based on already existing pieces, Vincent began thinking about
creating a company to build reproducible designs. In the spring of 2005,
he and his girlfriend, Jessie, launched Dust Furniture, with the idea that
stamping the company's name onto each piece might inspire the owner to
keep it tidy... like a reminder to 'dust furniture'... Vincent and Jessie
are now married and Dust is growing steadily along. The company--like the
artist--is committed to great design, beautiful colors, high quality
construction, tough but environmentally friendly finishes, and of course,
functionality.
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