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R. Thomas Tedrowe, Jr. Tedrowe Furniture Studio

5851 Hamilton Creek Road, Columbus, IN 47201   (812) 988-6953

Wood Furniture and Decorative Objects

Studio furniture maker Tom Tedrowe has just returned from a semester as “Artist in Residence” at the School of Art + Design at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Purchase, NY. During his residency Tom created a new body of work, including turned bowls and vessels, which will be shown for the first time in Indiana during this year’s studio tour. He also taught a master class entitled “Sculpture/Furniture is there a difference?” during his tenure at SUNY Purchase.  While in New York Tom gave several artist presentations at art and design schools in New England, including the North Bennet Street School of furniture making in Boston.   In September, 2007, Tom will teach a class in box design and construction at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Franklin, IN.   Tom’s credentials include a BFA in sculpture from Herron School of Art & Design and an MFA in Furniture Design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). At RISD he studied with Tage Frid. Mr. Frid is widely acknowledged as one of the founding fathers of the American Studio Furniture Movement.  He is the recipient of many awards, including the 2006 “Best of Show – Contemporary Furniture” award at the Fine Furnishings – Milwaukee (WI) Show and the 2004 “Best of Show” award at the Fine Furnishings – Providence (RI) show. These 2 events are the premier studio furniture shows in the United States.  Tom also received Indiana Arts Commission Individual Artist Project Grants in 2004 and 2006. He regularly participates in the Hoosier Salon and received a 3 dimensional design award from the Hoosier Salon in 2004. Tedrowe regularly shows his work in galleries across the United States and his work is widely published, both in books and design periodicals.  Throughout his 30 year career Tom has accepted commissions to design and build all manner of furniture, including bedroom sets, buffets, cabinets, tables, chairs and decorative boxes and cases. Tom continues to consider commissioned work. Like any true artist, Tom continues to challenge himself with new designs and the creation of new and more intricate pieces. His work is known for its design, his meticulous craftsmanship and use of exotic woods. He draws his inspiration from world art and architecture and describes his style as “evolving.”  Regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, 1 PM to 5 PM. Also open by appointment.  Gardens:  Tom and his spouse Martha continue to expand their 4 year old gardens, some in shade, some in sun. The gardens include annual plants in a variety of vessels, perennial grasses and plants, ornamental shrubs and vines, and garden sculptures designed by Tom and other artists. Martha invites visitors to discuss her gardens as well as gardening and its challenges.  Artist’s Statement My goal is to further understand design and stylistic movements from ancient ages to modern times along with their respective methods of construction, and to combine these aspects with my own ideas to produce fine contemporary furniture. As an artist I define my style as “evolving.” I aspire to further explore the boundaries that seem to separate sculpture from furniture.  As an artist I employ multiple motives in the conception and execution of my work. I incorporate a sense of humor, such as visual puns or ironic titles. I also interpret architectural motifs into wood and play with proportion, geometric patterns and contrasting materials.   Location: Five miles from Route 46 on 135 South 1.2 miles from Bellsville Pike to Poplar Grove 1.2 miles from Poplar Grove to Hamilton Creek Road .4 mile from above intersection to Tedrowe  Furniture Studio sign. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9 - 5; Sunday, 12 - 5. Open April through Thanksgiving.