Chris is from the Chicago, Illinois area and spent many years in an apprentice program learning fine detail trim work. He lives close to Knoxville and commutes in so his wife can be near her work as a college English professor. Chris easily transferred his apprentice learning to furniture making and is among the best, most talented people in his field, anywhere.  What is made at The Handmade Table has multiple layers of difficulty stemming from the fact that we use antique materials. Because we strive to preserve the original patina of the wood that adds many variables to the materials selection process and requires extra sensitivity to everything which includes the ability to forecast what a piece will look like when it is completed. When Chris came here he never missed a beat in the transition and was running full steam in a matter of weeks. We are most fortunate to have him.