Shaka Studios American Furniture

Rustic End Tables and Cannonball Bed for Weena and Spook in Boston

Shane has been busy making gorgeous furniture, mostly cannonball beds, and I am very behind with these updates!  For those of you interested, I’ll add a short little update on my health at the bottom of this post.

All “excuses” aside, I have dozens of photos to sort through and share,  at least half a dozen blog posts worth!  Time to hop to it!

Recently delivered to Weena and Spook Interiorsin…

"I love these cupboards... I place them under my windows. They are beautiful!! Worth the wait! Thank you." - Grace in New York

Grace in New York has been collecting ShaKa Studios custom furniture for over ten years. She’s accumulated quite an assemblage over the years.

In fact, Shane just finished creating this small black cabinet for Grace, making it the fourth Henegar TV Stand in her collection.

Now, before you go thinking Grace might be addicted to TV, she actually has a unique, and rather ingenious, use for the small…

Clyda’s Primitive Red Bucket Cupboard

A little ShaKa Studios history for our newer fans: We launched our internet-based custom furniture business in 1998 and by 2002 independent shop owners in 25 states were carrying ShaKa Studios furniture in their stores.

When the economy tanked in 2008 we made the very hard choice to discontinue selling wholesale and shift our focus to made-to-order custom beds and custom TV cabinets.

Back in the…

Shane recently finished a pair of Louisville Black Cannonball Platform Beds for Brian in Pennsylvania.

The Louisville Black Cannonball Bed is, by far, our most popular bed design, and has been since it was featured in Elle Decor in 2010.

Brian ordered a pair of beds for his twin boys, who share a large bedroom.  His Louisville Black Cannonball Bedsfeature headboard C and platform inserts,…

Custom Mission Style Kitchen Island for Lili in New York

Lili in New York is a long time client with an apartment full of ShaKa Studios original cupboards, tables and shelves.

Last Spring, Shane created a one-of-a-kind custom Mission Style Kitchen Island based off a project table he designed for another client.

Here is Lili’s original message:

Hi, I am glad you are still producing your lovely furniture. I am interested in your custom project table. I am…

Did I Assemble My Bed Correctly?

Grant Frautschi commissioned a New Haven Tall Cherry Cannonball Bed in Classic Cherry stain in early 2015.  You can view a photo of his bed, before we shipped it to him, on our website.

Grant’s bed is unique. Most clients choose 48 inch tall foot posts. Both the head and foot posts of Grant’s gorgeous cherry bed are 58 inches tall.

The other day, Grant sent Shane the following e-mail, wondering…

It’s a Perfect Match

We have been working with the same professional finish supplier for over 10 years. The sales rep personally delivers our orders. Our finish application is what sets ShaKa Studios furniture apart. Our finish supplier is a very important part of our team.

Barry and Sandra in New York commissioned a custom Louisville Maple Cannonball Bedto match their existing bedroom furniture. Sandra mailed a…

Red TV Stand Testimonial from Stefanie and Ed

Hi Shane & Kandas,

The red TV stand arrived today and we are BLOWN AWAY. It’s everything we hoped for and more. You do beautiful work.

Thanks again!

Stefanie and Ed (January 26, 2013)

Stefanie & Ed’s Henegar 40″ Red TV Stand

Henegar 40″ Painted TV Stand Options Shown

40W x 24H x 18D

Antique Pine Distressed Stain Top

Red on Black Distressed Paint Case

Rusty Mesh Screen Doors

Pioneer Baseboard

How…

Shaker Style TV Stand Testimonial from Shirley in Michigan

“My beautiful Shaker style TV stand arrived today.  I had not been able to find anything that would go with my antique decor until I found Shaka Studios.  It is so well made and the blue distressed paint on it is wonderful.  I can’t praise Shaka Studios enough. Thank you so much,”  – Shirley Macdonald in Michigan, October 22, 2015

Henegar 60″ Shaker Style TV Stand for Shirley in Michigan

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Introducing the Tall Federal Maple Cannonball Bed

The Tall Federal Cannonball Bed is my favorite of the four cannonball bed designs offered by ShaKa Studios.  I like the simple, classic lines.  It’s based on 250-year-old design principles making it timeless, a true heirloom.

Shane has crafted the Tall Federal Cannonball Bed in our signature distressed paint, and beautiful cherry wood.

However, Jim, in Florida, is the first person to commission…

Beach House Bedroom Furniture Testimonial

“This is the bed and night stands your husband made for me.  I love it!  As u can see it is at a beach house.” – Catherine Luthin

Custom Louisville Black Cannonball Bed

Louisville Black Cannonball Bed Options Shown

King

46.5H x 4D Head Posts

39H x 4D Foot Posts

Solid Black Lacquer Finish

Headboard C

Box Spring Support

Wood Bolt Covers

Louisville Black Cannonball Bed

Louisville Night Stand Options…