Hourglass, a quilt-inspired platform bed , was featured in Finding Balance at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft during the fall of 2006. (Read a review from The Houston Chronicle). Hourglass will next be exhibited in Maine Wood 2008 at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship from November 29, 2007 – March 14, 2008.

Brian Reid's studio furniture practice specializes in parquetry designs. He studied at Parnham College (Dorset, UK) under John Makepeace and Robert Ingham. Currently based in the midcoast of Maine, he creates one-of-a kind and commission pieces.

In 2007, Brian was one of 20 Searchlight Artists selected by the American Craft Council and a Guest Artist of the New Hamphshire Furniture Masters Association (NHFMA). Created for NHFMA's annual auction, Screen With a View was on display at Burlingame Gallery in Exeter, NH through October 19, 2007.
To see his latest work now, visit the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship.

Treat yourself to a unique holiday gift including tissue box holders, a wall cabinet, or single-stem bud vase. Each item is exquisitely-crafted from parquetry technques using exotic wood veneers such as bamboo, wenge, padouk or other veneers such as maple or yellow satinwood.

These are a limited production and can be ordered through Brian Reid Furniture or through Guild.com.