our members
Shota Yamaguchi - Shota has been doing woodworking since he was 14. At an early age, he left to England to study under the prestigious David Savage. There he learned the fine details of fine furniture making and learned to work with tight tolerances. From there he moved to Austin, Texas where he now has a custom fine furniture studio that resides at ToolMarks.
If you are particular about furniture and can’t find what you want anywhere, then why not just have it made? I can assist you in turning your ideas into a reality. What better way to make a statement then to have a furniture tailored to your every needs. The best way to get a hold of him for questions or comments is to call him at 512.589.4095 or email him shota@sydfurniture.com. You can see samples of his work at www.sydfurniture.com
Aaron Fox - began making furniture in high school and eventually attended the Maine College of Art. After exploring the theory of art and design he sought a more hands-on education at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. After graduating, he then returned home to Naples, Florida and completed a three-year apprenticeship at The Thomas Riley Artisans Guild. In 2011 Aaron founded Fox Furniture and moved it to Austin, Texas in 2014. Shortly after with a group of partners opened a woodworking co-op shop in south Austin (ToolMarks ATX). He is currently building a product line of contemporary furniture with traditional and modern techniques as well as one-off pieces for architects and interior designers. Aaron enjoys sharing his knowledge of hand tools and techniques with students at the Austin School of Furniture & Design. You can see his work at www.foxfurniture.studio
Alexander Lohn - began working for Shota Yamaguchi at the original ToolMarks location. Before arriving in Austin he had gotten a degree in architecture but realized he wanted to be more hands on his design. After working for Shota he attended the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine. In 2019 he returned to Austin and founded Alessandro & Maria. He hopes to build custom furniture to uplift the dignity of the individual. You can find his work at www.alessandroandmaria.com
James Graham - Located in Austin, Texas, J Felton Design was established in 2013 by James Felton Graham with the purpose of producing objects of exceptional beauty, quality, and function for both home and commercial environments. With every design James brings more than two decades of artistic vision, endeavor and accomplishment to the drawing board. Whether making a headboard from hundreds of small pieces of reclaimed wood or building a coffee table using large slabs of mesquite, he approaches his work with skill and passion. James hopes you will enjoy his creations as much as he has enjoyed designing and building them. For more information about J Felton Design or to commission a piece email james@jfeltondesign.com.