ABOUT MILLSPAW FURNITURE DESIGN
Brian Millspaw is a furniture designer/maker specializing in wood seating. His passion for crafting high-quality and unique wood furniture pieces drives him to create exceptional seating solutions for modern living spaces. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, he brings together craftsmanship and design to deliver furniture that stands out. His story is rooted in a deep appreciation for the art of woodworking and a dedication to creating functional yet beautiful furniture pieces. Discover the artistry behind each Millspaw creation and explore how he redefines wood seating with creativity and innovation.
Selected Exhibitions
*2026 Solo exhibition, “Bending Tradition”, The Octagon Gallery, Westfield, NY
2026, Group exhibition, “Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s Best of 2026”,Ohio Craft Museum,Columbus, OH (juror : Carol Sauvion)
2026, Group exhibition, “103rd annual Spring Show”, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA (juror : Jenny Kendler)
2025, Group exhibition, “Craftforms2025”, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA (juror : Bruce W. Pepich)
2025, Group exhibition, “Crafting Home”, Fowler-Kellogg Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY (curated by Erika Diamond) *2024 Solo exhibition, “Innovation from Tradition”, Pearl City Gallery, Jamestown, NY
2022 Group exhibition, “Made by the Lake”, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA (curated by Matthew Cote’)
Achievements
2026, Top 100, Maker of the Year Award, Australian Wood Review magazine, Sydney AUS
2026, Featured Member, The Furniture Society, Bangall, NY, June 8 -14
2026, Professional development grant, American Craft Council, Minneapolis, MN
2026, Ed Honton Award for Excellence, Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s “Best of 2026”, Columbus, OH
2026, Endowed Fellowship, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockport, ME
2026, Artist in Residence, Wendell Castle Workshop, Scottsville, NY
2026, Support for Artists Grant, New York State Council on the Arts, Albany, NY
2025, Get Ready Grant, CERF+, Brattleboro, VT
2025, Highly Commended, Maker of the Year Award, Australian Wood Review magazine, Sydney AUS
2025, Creative Impact Fund Grant, Art Services Inc. Buffalo, NY
2024, Support for Artists Grant, New York State Council on the Arts, Albany, NY
Lectures and presentations
2026, Artist Talk, Wendell Castle Workshop, Scottsville, NY, Feb 13
2026, Visiting Artist, RIT, School of American Craftsmen, Rochester, NY, Jan 29
2024, Artist Q&A, “Innovation from Tradition”, Pearl City Gallery, Jamestown, NY, Dec. 14
2024, Visiting Artist, PennWest U. Woodworking and Furniture Design, Edinboro, PA, Nov 4
2021, Visiting Artist, Tablesaw Supper Club, Lake Erie Woodworks, Erie, PA, Aug 25
2019, Presentation, “Chair Design Workshop”, InnovationErie Design Lab, Erie, PA, Mar 2
Juried craft shows
2026, Fine Craft and Art Shows at Chautauqua, Crafts Alliance, Chautauqua, NY, Aug. 7 - 9
2026, Fine Craft and Art Shows at Chautauqua, Crafts Alliance, Chautauqua, NY, July 10 - 12
2026, Summer Festival, Roycrofters at Large, East Aurora, NY, June 27 - 28
2026, Modern Craft Market, Handmade Arcade, Pittsburgh, PA, Mar 27 - 29