Table Stories: Unique Designs by Paul Downs Cabinetmakers

A Legacy Built Into the Table

The completed custom conference table prior to installation. When the CEO of ALegacy, a commercial equipment manufacturer, set out to furnish his conference space, his top priority was durability. He wanted a table his team could use every day—confidently and without concern. It needed to perform flawlessly while reflecting the strength and...
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Project Spotlight: Daughters of the American Revolution Cir...

Before Circulation Desk Installation After completing a pair of table projects, the DAR came to us with a tougher problem: Could we design and build a new circulation desk for their historic library? One that matches the craftsmanship of a bygone age? (The room was opened in 1900.) During Circulation Desk Design Building the DAR desk...
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Eagles’ Modular Tables

We recently built a set of modular tables for our hometown heroes, The Philadelphia Eagles, to complete their new draft room.  The design was created by our own Nathan Rossman in consultation with Christian Bushong (Gensler Philadelphia). The power and data capabilities in each table allow for a variety of a/v integration. When the Birds’...
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Paul Downs Custom Furniture Case Study: Dogfish Head Brewpu

Starting point: a cool, fresh idea. Finish line: happy users. What every architect, contractor, and fabricator wants, right? But in between, there are a million ways to go astray. We recently completed a project for the new Dogfish Head Brewpub in Rehoboth, DE that shows how an unusual design concept made it to successful completion. ...
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Custom Conference Table Story – Gallaudet University

We first received an email in 2012 asking about a conference table from Gallaudet University. In their own words: “Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard of hearing students. The University enjoys an international reputation for its outstanding programs and for the quality of the...
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