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The Experience of Having Custom Furniture Built for You
David Flatow David Flatow

The Experience of Having Custom Furniture Built for You

Most people buy furniture the same way they order takeout—pick a size, pick a color, cross your fingers, and hope it fits. But when the “perfect” table is always two inches too long, or the only desk that fits your space wobbles like a baby deer, it becomes clear: off-the-shelf isn’t made for real homes.

That’s where custom furniture changes everything.
When you work with Flatow Furniture, you’re not just choosing a style or a wood species—you’re stepping into a collaborative process. From the first conversation to the moment your piece settles into your home, we design around your space, your needs, and the way you actually live.

Here’s what the experience really looks like when you work directly with me, David Flatow—designer, builder, and the hands behind every piece that leaves my shop.

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