From the Artist

When Ricardo met his future wife Joanne, she was working in a cabinet shop which specialized in yacht interiors. Their common interest in sailing and woodworking brought them together and she has been both a life and business partner ever since.

"I approach furniture as functional pieces of art. As a studio craftsman, my primary focus is on the holistic aesthetics of the piece: the way each piece of wood is joined in harmony with the others. Curves and different species of wood are used in a sparingly and thoughtfully intentional manner so as to enhance the feel of a piece of furniture and keep with the integrity of the design."

Largely self-taught Ricardo Vasquez has designed and built custom furniture for executive offices, private homes and custom interiors for mega-yachts.

Ricardo Vasquez works with hand-selected quality woods and veneers, incorporating metals, glass and stone as needed by the design. Combining the unique character and beauty of various woods and materials in a way that complements each design is what makes Ricardo Vasquez's work come alive.

This Master Woodworker believes in the value of old-fashioned craftsmanship but avails himself of the latest techniques and materials to produce truly outstanding free standing furniture and built-in cabinetry.

His goal is to design, construct and deliver a piece that exceeds his client's and collector's expectations.