Ordering:

You can now see and order my furniture from the following galleries.

	Gallery On Main (Click on name for web site)	4184 Main Street Bay Harbor, MI 49770 Phone: 231-439-2745
	SCULPTR (Click on name for web site)

Occasionally I may have a piece or two in my shop that are for sale, but generally a piece of furniture is built to a request, it takes between two weeks and two months, depending on design, fit-up and finishing conditions from start to finish. Depending on the pieces I build, whether I’m designing a new piece or two, or if I’m sharpening my preverbal saw by learning something new, I will produce between 6 to 26 pieces per year. When I’m not doing a show, or attending marketing workshops, or woodworking schools, I have created custom commission pieces for collectors and private clients, and galleries.

The pieces that I make are limited editions that I design and build various intricate fixturing and processes for, so that I can create and build a unique piece of furniture that no one else is building, yet be able to offer the piece to several interested collectors or clients vs. a single person, if I did only commissioned work. There is no one else that I am aware of that is building anything quite like the pieces that I have designed, and am building.

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Project costs:

None of the pieces are straight forward or simple pieces to build. I use the best materials I can find, from the wood, to the hardware, to the finish. A new design usually takes two to three of months of conceptual drawings, laying out pieces, designing and building needed fixturing, then building and rebuilding of the piece until I get the look and the structure that I want. The finished product that will be a limited edition that will still take days to build each time.
Most of my pieces will have a final cost of $1,000 to $10,000.

Because my pieces are limited editions, the costs are much less than commissioned work, because I can use a fixture that I have built, more than once; or I can build two pieces at the same time to get a little better efficiency, due to a few less setups of processes; and I don’t have to create another design each time I build another piece.

Upon deciding to purchase one of my pieces, a signed contract is drawn up and sent. Upon returning the contract with the customer’s signature and a 50% deposit of the final cost, materials will be purchased, and the piece will be started. Upon completion of the piece, and prior to delivery, I can send a picture, or the client can come and inspect the piece if they like. The other half of the payment plus shipping will be due prior to shipment or delivery of the finished piece. The price of shipping is quoted out to the client at cost, with no markup.
I have found through my experience that this method of building unique pieces of furniture, has worked well for me and my clients. It seems to run smoothly and gives security to everyone involved.

Let me know if this is something you wish to pursue, so that I may build you a piece that you will be excited about now, and in the future!

Gale Satterlee

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Shipping and Insurance:

I fully insure the cost of each chair and other products when I ship them.

If you live more than 200 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, and you will not be picking up your chair(s) yourself, your items will be delivered by common carrier.

If you live within 200 miles of Grand Rapids, MI I would be pleased to deliver your chairs myself for a minimal charge.

OR, if you would like, you can pick your chair(s) up yourself and take a tour of my woodshop.

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Warranty:

All my furniture is warranted against defects in materials and construction.  I will cheerfully repair or replace any item exhibiting such defects in my lifetime as long as you pay the shipping.

Damage from abuse is not covered by my warranty, whether it is a result of an accident or carelessness.  I would however, be pleased to repair any damage not covered by the warranty, based upon time and material.

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How to Order:

You can pay using a check, credit card or paypal account.

After you send me your information below, I will call you to confirm your order, then send you a Paypal Invoice requsting your initial payment before starting to build your order.

Terms: 50% on order, with the balance due prior to shipping, (I will email you digital photos of your furniture prior to shipment).

Sales Tax: A 6% sales tax is added to orders for Michigan locations.

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Order Now:

I can be reached at 616-550-8701, or by email at glsatterlee@charter.com

To place your order please fill out the following, then click on the "Send Email" button below:
(Or just send me an email with the following information!)

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Thank you!

I will be in contact with you shortly to confirm your order.
Or, if you want, please contact me at 616-550-8701 or email me at: glsatterlee@charter.net .

If you live close enough that you would want to tour my workshop, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,
Gale L. Satterlee