Learn More About Artisans of the Valley

Artisans of the Valley is a premier custom furniture, woodcarving, and restoration studio. A modern niche business that remains dynamic and capable of producing, conserving, or restoring furniture in exacting detail ranging from period reproductions through modern custom furniture. The emphasis when describing these artists must be on dynamic; they are not limited to furniture. Artisans is able to produce or restore anything from military hardware, to sculptures, to toys, and other collectables.

In October of 2012 the region was impacted by major disaster; our hearts go out to all of those who lost so much during Superstorm Sandy. Everyone plays their role contributing towards the resolve required to rebuild after such an event. Artisans, a modernized rendition of 18th century craftsman, provides a unique service.

Simply phrased, they are good at fixing stuff; don’t throw it out until they’ve had a chance to check it out. Restoration is often within reach!

Boasting four Master’s level craftsman, founded by 18th Century specialist Stanley D. Saperstein in 1973, the business is now operated by his son Eric M. Saperstein. Joining their ranks in 2011, Michael Pietras extends Artisans into modern mediums and contemporary design. Further evolving their portfolio, Dana Osterman recently partnered with the guild integrating computerized design and manufacturing and in contrast and depth; he happens to be an old-world blacksmith.

Inside their ranks Artisans has extensive capabilities, but there is no ending to their reach. Affiliating with artists of every medium and skill they can provide anything from sheet metal, to glass, upholstery, paintings, calligraphy, to ceramics. Not only is this interaction and adjoining artists is a crucial tactic for survival as a business; it ensures that the traditional trades endure. These eclectic craftsman have extensive experience in restoring your antiques, collectables, and modern furniture; offering onsite evaluation, insurance consultation, white glove transport, offsite storage, and museum quality antique/collectable preservation and conservation.

Always finding a way to involve themselves in the community, Artisans craftsmen serve on the board of several local museums, and in addition provide consulting and conservation/preservation services. They are actively engaged in charity efforts and the promotion of the arts; their next appearance is scheduled this June at Art All Night.

Lumber conservation; what exactly does this have to do with artists and storms? Well; countless trees were lost or must be taken down as result of Sandy. Local harvest lumber, when you think about our environment, is as green as it gets, especially when you mill trees taken down by natural causes. Artisans is partnered with local tree services and a lumber mill to turn your fallen trees into new family treasures. They can design original custom furniture or unique accessories such as bowls, boxes, pens, or other small keepsakes.

When you speak with these artists you unveil bold personalities and expose a maze of fascinating stories each one with a new twist or turn, darting down rabbit holes, and cruising highways. Their client list extends worldwide; they deal directly with unique individuals, flamboyant designers, discrete agents representing the upper crust, and occasionally producers. If you keep your eyes peeled, you’ll periodically spot them in a television cameo, on the cover page of your local newspaper, or in your favorite magazine.

“Artisans Quarterly Review” provides insight into the story behind the art and the artists. This special issue focuses on Super Storm Sandy and the ‘Restore the Shore” efforts.

www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/Artisans_Quarterly_Review_Vol6_Issue1-5_2013.pdf