Joseph Ryan Designs

Joseph Ryan Designs Handmade American furniture. Carpentry and Fine Woodworking.

Quick pop in downtown Portland. Checking in on the Portland Oregon sign I fabricated for the entry foyer of Perkins Coie...
04/03/2026

Quick pop in downtown Portland. Checking in on the Portland Oregon sign I fabricated for the entry foyer of Perkins Coie.

Nothin’ but love for the PNW.
02/01/2026

Nothin’ but love for the PNW.

8 hours and 2200 square feet later, and our deck looks pretty okay again.
09/27/2025

8 hours and 2200 square feet later, and our deck looks pretty okay again.

Was reminded yesterday to clean and maintain my workboots. Red Wing Iron Ranger boots. Going on 4019 days since purchase...
09/12/2025

Was reminded yesterday to clean and maintain my workboots. Red Wing Iron Ranger boots. Going on 4019 days since purchased these. Thats over ELEVEN years. Could hardly afford them at the time, but I’m sure glad I bought em. Although the sole have been changed and I now wear custom orthotics.. Firm believer of - Buy Once, Cry Once.

Easily one of the more difficult pieces of furniture to photograph. Hopefully my skills did this one justice. - Oregon b...
08/01/2025

Easily one of the more difficult pieces of furniture to photograph. Hopefully my skills did this one justice. - Oregon black walnut. Bleached Pacific big leaf maple. Tanned saddle leather.
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Delivery day in Hayden Lake, Idaho. With extra curricular activities.Oregon black walnut harvested in Oregon wine countr...
05/28/2025

Delivery day in Hayden Lake, Idaho. With extra curricular activities.

Oregon black walnut harvested in Oregon wine country. Air dried since 1983. Oregon white oak from my backyard, and fumed hammered brass and Texas tanned leather.

Inside sits an elevator with a decanter and four glasses.
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After 9 years I scattered Dads ashes. He now permanently rests under this black walnut tree in our front yard. I’ve had ...
04/12/2025

After 9 years I scattered Dads ashes. He now permanently rests under this black walnut tree in our front yard. I’ve had the tree almost 10 years now. It’s moved to three locations, and has almost died twice. After the last transplant 4 years ago it seems to be living its best life, but stunted in growth for sure. Although it won’t be in my lifetime.. but hopefully somebody will build something with the tree one day. Ashes are full of minerals, and I’m certain that the tree will be full of colorful mineral deposits on the interior. Just like my Dad. The ID badge attached to the tree was on his remains, and it will eventually be absorbed into the tree. Thus making an interesting surprise for the sawyer 😂 - Rest easy Dad 🙏🏼

New business cards
04/01/2025

New business cards

Some place holder photos I took last night. I had the privilege helping contribute to this private whisky lounge over a ...
03/29/2025

Some place holder photos I took last night. I had the privilege helping contribute to this private whisky lounge over a year ago. Center table, personal tables and shelving built and designed by yours faithfully.
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The great bowl study has come to an end.Each bowl started off as salvaged off cuts from chairs, tables, and other miscel...
03/27/2025

The great bowl study has come to an end.

Each bowl started off as salvaged off cuts from chairs, tables, and other miscellaneous projects ive built over the years. Meticulously machined with trial and error. Hyper focused and examining how thin I could fabricate each one, while holding the form and maintaining functionality. The finishing reflects my furniture process. Hand rubbed oil bath finish, curing in between coats. After out gassing, I then spray each bowl with a 0% volatile organic compound water base polyurethane. Built up with multiple coats, hand sanded in between and repeated. For the final coat a hand buffed carnauba furniture grade paste wax.

Total of 7 bowls available. This project took way longer than anticipated, and I will be closing the books on these. I rarely revisit smaller goods like this due to how busy my furniture schedule gets. Unfortunately once they’re gone, they’re gone.

These bowls are for decorative purposes only. They are not intended to be eaten out of, or hold liquids.

Size - 1.75” H. - 11.375” W. - .25” T.

1. SOLD* Oxidized Pacific Coast curly big leaf maple. Hand stippled. Hand dyed / embossedsed tanned saddle hide leather - $300 / shipped US and CAN

2. Blackened Pacific Coast curly big leaf maple. Hand stippled. Hand dyed / embossed tanned saddle hide leather - $300 / shipped US and CAN

3. SOLD* Bleached Pacific Coast curly big leaf maple. Hand embossed tanned saddle hide leather - $250 / shipped US and CAN

4. SOLD* Curly Oregon Black Walnut. Hand dyed / embossed tanned saddle hide leather - $300 / shipped US and CAN

5. SOLD* Curly Oregon Black Walnut. Hand embossed tanned saddle hide leather - $250 / shipped US and CAN

6. SOLD* Curly Oregon Black Walnut. Hand embossed tanned saddle hide leather - $200 / shipped US and CAN

7. Pacific Coast curly big leaf maple. Hand dyed / embossed tanned saddle hide leather - $200 shipped US and CAN

This post is cross posted. If you want a bowl, post sold in the comments or in a PM on the bowl you want. PayPal / Venmo only right now. Thanks.

Final. This project started out as a tree on our property that fell down in February 12th 2021. The tree took out not on...
03/15/2025

Final. This project started out as a tree on our property that fell down in February 12th 2021. The tree took out not only our power but also the neighbors for nearly a month. After many warm shop fires, a load of resources and years of air drying.. I can finally close end the chapter on this credenza. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t burnt out on this project, but it’s done. Onto the next chapter. - The Ellis Credenza. Rift sawn Aurora, Oregon white oak. Hand hammered brass, and radio weave caning.
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10497 Matthieu Lane
Aurora, OR
97002

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15037526951

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