Wiggers Custom Furniture Ltd.
maker from Port Perry, ON-
Service areaUnited States, Canada, worldwide.
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ShippingWithin close proximity to our shop we will blanket wrap and personally deliver. Over longer distances we can ship either blanket wrapped, or crate for shipping by ground, sea or air. Examples of our work can be found worldwide in installations as far away as Kuwait, Russia and Japan. We have logistical capabilities for shipping literally anywhere in the world.
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InstallationIn cases where custom furniture requires installation we can either coordinate with a delivery warehouse of the client's choice, or discuss the option of having furniture items personally delivered and installed.
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About Wiggers Custom Furniture Ltd.
John Wiggers is a studio furniture maker who specializes in the design and making of exquisitely crafted custom furniture. Great emphasis is placed on the use of environmentally responsible materials and practices, including FSC certified sustainably… harvested woods, non-UF glues and low-VOC finishes.
In addition to being FSC certified under Smartwoood certificate #SW-COC-000055, John's work is also LEED, NAUF and CARB compliant, in addition to being Greenspec listed at www.buildinggreen.com .
John is considered by many to be a pioneer in the movement towards sustainable forest management. In the early 1990s he was an active earlier supporter of grassroots initiatives such as W.A.R.P. (Woodworkers' Alliance for Rainforest Protection). Together with Greenpeace, The Sierra Club and World Wildlife Fund, W.A.R.P. later went on to play a key role in the formation of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in 1993.
In 1998 John's business became one of the first custom furniture shops in the world to be certified to FSC chain-of-custody standards.
Between 2000 and 2004 he also served on the board of FSC Canada in a variety of roles, including Treasurer and Chair.
In 2005 John was commissioned by The Furniture Society to write a chapter on sustainability for their studio furniture journal: "Focus on Materials" (ISBN: 0967 100437). In this publication John's writings focus on the story of his own personal journey to sustainability.
Between 2004 and 2006 John was involved as Technical Advisor in the making of an environmental film "The Green Chain". According to film maker Mark Leiren-Young, John was also the inspiration for the role of John Clements in the film. "The Green Chain" premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in August, 2007.
Over the years John's furniture making talents have been sought out by some of the world's most renouned furniture designers and collections including J. Wade Beam, Brueton, Dakota Jackson, Vladimir Kagan, Ron Seff, Rick Shaver, and Lee Weitzman. These have invariably been OEM (private label) collaborations.
Examples of John's work can be found in private residences, executive offices and luxury yachts located as far away as Kuwait, Russia and Japan. His work is also featured in the public areas of many 5-star hotels, including Four Seasons, Mandarin-Oriental, Ritz Carlton and Umstead.
It is John's belief that the most sustainable furniture available is quality work that is built to last.
In other words, creating heirloom quality work that can be passed down from generation to generation.
On this note great emphasis is placed on the use of high quality materials and practices. For example, all drawers are typically made of dovetailed solid maple, running on concealed linear ball bearing self-closing slides.
Before the first piece of wood is even cut there is extensive dialogue with the client to determine exactly the parameters required on each custom furniture commission. Once this has been established, each piece is individually crafted on a bench by hand to these exact specifications. In this way it is truly possible to custom tailor personalized furniture to meet the individual needs of each particular client.
John's shop is a small family run business that was established in 1967. Over the years a conscious effort has been made to keep this shop small, to maintain personal attention to detail with stringent control over quality.
Projects
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Aquaria Console (Natural Walnu…
$2,000 - $2,500
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Pedestal Jewel Box
$1,000 - $1,500
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JLT's Scotch Bar
$8,000 - $10,000
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JLT's Desk
$10,000 - $15,000
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Built-In Audio/Video Wall Unit
$15,000 - $20,000
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Honeycomb Cocktail Table
$2,500 - $3,500
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Channel Cocktail Table
$2,000 - $2,500
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Levee Cocktail Table
$1,500 - $2,000
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JLT's Credenza
$5,000 - $8,000
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JLT's Executive Desk
$9,000 - $15,000
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Portage Cocktail Table
$2,000 - $3,000
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Dorian Pedestal Table
$500 - $1,500
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Bow Tie Pedestal Table
$500 - $1,500
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Cuff Link Pedestal Table
$500 - $1,500
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Cross Cocktail Table
$3,000 - $6,000
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Digitaria/Blue Star Credenza
$12,000 - $15,000
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Landis Coffee Table and Side T…
$500 - $1,500
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Whale Tail Desk
$5,000 - $8,000
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Wave Mirror
$2,000 - $3,500
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Trinity Table
$2,000 - $3,500
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Sfuzzi Table
$1,500 - $3,000
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Sfuzzi Credenza
$3,000 - $6,000
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Ruhlmann Table
$6,000 - $9,000
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Rainforest Desk
$4,000 - $7,000
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Modena Console Table
$3,000 - $6,000
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Island Tables
$2,500 - $3,500
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Horizons Desk
$7,000 - $12,000
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Gentleman's Valet Cabinet
$9,000 - $12,000
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Gallery Buffet
$3,000 - $6,000
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Florence Buffet
$3,000 - $6,000
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Delta Rose Console
$3,000 - $6,000
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Diego Humidor
$5,000 - $7,000
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Atherton Chest
$3,000 - $6,000
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Adolphus II Buffet
$3,000 - $6,000
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Inamorata Semainaire
$3,000 - $6,000
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Inamorata Boxer Chest
$3,000 - $6,000
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Inamorata Dresser
$3,000 - $6,000
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Inamorata Night Stand
$1,500 - $3,000
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Irenic Bed
$3,000 - $6,000
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Kidney Shaped Desk
$12,000 - $15,000
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Ellipse II Table
$6,000 - $9,000
Videos submitted by Wiggers Custom Furniture Ltd.
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Slide Wars - Digitaria | Blue Star
A "just for fun" video done for the "Slide Wars" presentation at the Furniture Society Conference 2009 in Boone, North Carolina. Attendees were invited to make slide presentations of their furniture creations, so my brother Darryl decided to turn images of the Digitaria / Blue Star Credenza into this parody.
Recommendations for this maker
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H. Tomei wrote: On a recent project I chose John Wiggers because I knew his quality and expertise was to the high standard my client required. I have to say his ability went way beyond my expectation. I was able to customize each piece – choose from an extensive ran...ge of woods and veneers, stains/finishes and hardware. John’s knowledge of his profession and his company’s customer service is an asset to the clients who want the very best – his concern for a green approach and his thinking behind some of his designs – like the Solomon’s Desk, is awesome. The finished pieces are exquisite and to top it off the packaging, which was for overseas, was of the same standard. Each piece will be enjoyed for many, many years. Thank you for making it such a pleasure to work with you and know that we will always receive furniture that is perfect. H. Tomei Maui, Hawaii
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Kimberly and Mark Zippel wrote: My husband and I decided to upgrade from a double to a queen sized bed, but were discouraged by the poor quality and questionable materials of today’s mass-produced furniture. Thus, we decided to have a new bed built that matched our current suite, w...ith the additional criteria of sustainable and nontoxic practices. John Wiggers exceeded our expectations on all counts. John worked closely with us, providing detailed design drawings and photos by email. The Irenic Bed design was adjusted to our exact specifications, and was beautifully constructed such that the grain of the oak veneer radiates in an arc, providing a visually spectacular head and footboard. The materials used are FSC certified, the plywood core and glue are urea formaldehyde free, and the wood was darkened naturally with a vinegar/iron process. John and his son delivered our bed and assisted with its setup. We couldn’t be more pleased with the ease of the process and the final result. We highly recommend commissioning custom furniture from this talented, environmentally conscious, and service oriented craftsman!
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