Bart Niswonger

Bart Niswonger builds func­tional contem­po­rary furni­ture incor­po­rat­ing diverse mate­ri­als, from locally sourced domes­tic hard­woods to brightly colored cast urethane plastic. His work is known for its bright colors, rich textures and fasci­nat­ing, tactile, surfaces. He was the 2011 recip­i­ent of the John D. Mineck Furni­ture Fellow­ship and is the current Pres­i­dent of the Furni­ture Society Board of Trustees. His work can be seen at Gallery NAGA in Boston, MA. He and his family live in Worthing­ton, MA where they raise beef cattle.