Designed with you in Mind
Custom Handcrafted Furniture Designs
- From Tree to Heirloom -
About Gill CC Woodworks
Gill CC Woodworks specializes in custom-designed handmade dining tables, bars, coffee tables, doors, and more. For 10 years, we have celebrated the spirit of each tree and brought nature’s beauty into homes and businesses. Each piece is composed of sustainably sourced logs sawn right on site by the maker, from tree to heirloom. Featuring mortise and tenon joinery, butterfly inlays, live edge, or traditional profiles, each piece is genuinely one of a kind.
Growing up surrounded by the craft and learning from father and master 18th-century reproduction craftsman Dick French, we are rooted deep in the tradition of craftsmanship. Over the years, owner and woodworker Sam French has developed his voice in this tradition by reshaping nature’s raw displays of beauty into new yet familiar forms. Sam creates unique pieces of custom-made wood furniture and live edge furniture from materials he sustainably harvests and mills at the shop.
The shop is located on a beautiful 1800s family farm surrounded by picturesque conservation land, a tree farm, logs, and lots of lumber. Past clients include Maya Lin, Smith College, Neilson Library, PACE Art Gallery, N.M.H, Amherst College, Dudley Town Brewery, Bialosky Architects, and more.
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- Parts of elm tree outside Neilson Library reappear inside as furniture
- For Maya Lin, a Victory Lap Gives Way to Mourning
- New Neilson Library Smith College Winter 2021
- Neilson's Unique Natural Furniture
- More love from The Montague Reporter!! Thanks so much for sharing the this story and supporting local business.
- Custom Hand Made Furniture. From Tree to Heirloom
OUR SERVICES
What Can We Build For You?
Stages of Our Work
Gill CC Woodworks is a custom furniture shop based in Gill MA. We are located on a 3rd generation family farm. Home to a sawmill, tree farm, enormous inventory of lumber and slabs and a multiroom shop complex on the picturesque family farm. At Gill CC Woodworks each piece we make is custom designed for each client. Many end up becoming friends and repeat clients. our pieces are made from sustainably harvested and sourced materials much of which come from Gill and is sawn right on site by myself. From Tree to heirloom we celebrate the life of every tree with each piece.
We begin each piece by addressing the major design components. Function, aesthetics, and size.
We get to know each client's needs, likes, and aesthetics. Sketches and a google drive folder are created to clarify design details, solidify the project, and allow a detailed communication.
We select the wood from our massive inventory, get it into the acclimation room, and secure our clients spot in the queue. We tend to book out so we recommend ordering as far in advance as possible.
We deliver all over the country NY, NJ, ME, CT, VA, MA just to name a few. We work with all of our clients to make sure each piece arrives safely and is assembled.
Featured Projects
Our Portfolio
Bars
Beds/Head Boards
Coffee Tables
Consoles
Desks
Dining Room Tables
Doors
End Tables
Hall Tables
Island
Metal Bases
Smith College-Neilson Library
Specialty Pieces
Stools/Benches
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Dudley Town Brewery
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Bars
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Bars
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Bars
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Bars
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Bars
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Beds/head Boards
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Beds/head Boards
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Beds/head Boards
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Beds/head Boards
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Beds/head Boards
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Beds/head Boards
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Beds/head Boards
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Doors
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Doors
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Doors
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Doors
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Doors
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Doors
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Doors
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Doors
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Doors
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Doors
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Doors
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Coffee Tables
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Consoles
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Consoles
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Consoles
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Consoles
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Consoles
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Consoles
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Consoles
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Desks
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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Apron Table
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End Tables
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End Tables
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End Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Hall Tables
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Island
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Island
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Island
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Island
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Metal Bases
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Metal Bases
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Metal Bases
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Metal Bases
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Smith College-Neilson Library
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Specialty Pieces
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Stools Benches
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
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Trestle Tables
OUR TRADITIONS
We honor the life of the tree, pay homage to the beauty of nature and reflect the joy of getting to do what we love in each piece!
Sam French
OWNER & WOODWORKER
FEEDBACKS
A Few Words From Our Happy Clients
When we had to take down that 125 year old stately Elm tree to reroute campus utilities around the Neilson Library construction, who would guess that such a loss would result in these beautiful live edge furniture pieces that grace each floor of the new library. I am delighted that we put this project in your capable hands. Thanks so much for creating this furniture that will be a delight to all those entering the library for generations to come.
Charlie Conant
Project Manager, Smith College
It is my pleasure to recommend Sam French (Gill cc Woodworks) and to have tills letter serve
as a reference for him. We found Sam through mutual connections on Facebook. I grew up in
Gill and we share quite a few common friends from the Pioneer Valley...
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Jennifer and Daniel Goepp
We are reaching out to connect with you regarding Sam French of Gill CC Woodworks of Gill, MA, for your upcoming elm tree project for your library. We had the pleasure of working with Sam for our brewery taproom projects at Leffy's Brewing Company, which became the talk of the town....
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Bill Goldfarb
I’m pleased to recommend Sam French as an excellent choice for the job of creating custom furniture pieces for the Smith library. I understand he will be working with wood from an historic tree felled on campus – this is just the kind of design brief that brings out the best in Sam and I can’t wait to see what he creates should you select him!...
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Jeff Sauser
In The Press
Our commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability has earned us attention from numerous publications and media outlets. Here’s a glimpse into how our work is celebrated for its artistry, heritage, and community impact:
Massachusetts Made
"Discover beauty, heritage, and inspiration in the work of artisans across the Commonwealth."
Sam French of Gill CC Woodworks transforms sustainably harvested lumber into stunning, custom-made furniture. His creations, including a commission for Smith College’s Neilson Library designed by world-renowned architect Maya Lin, reflect the perfect balance of artistry and functionality.
Wistful Woodworking
Sam French was featured alongside Charles Thompson of Greenwoodworking, sharing their journeys as Black artisans thriving in western Massachusetts. They discussed the craftsmanship, community, and culture that shape their work, highlighting the unique challenges and joys of being part of a vibrant woodworking scene.
WHY CHOOSE US
Benefits of working with us
Each project we undertake is near and dear to our hearts. From the harvesting of the wood to bringing your designs to life, we deeply care about the process and the artistry required to deliver a product that will last for years to come and keep bringing compliments.
Locally Harvested Wood
Attention to Detail
Custom Designs
Craftsman Quality
Need a Consultation?
Call anytime to get in touch and see when we can sit down and discuss your project. If we don't answer, please leave a message or drop us a line on our CONTACT FORM. We may be out in the shop working on our next masterpiece if we miss you, so don't take it personally!
Custom Handcrafted Furniture Designs
