“Bending Tradition” Windsor Chairmaking for the 21st Century. Millspaw Furniture Design
Every chair tells a story.
Most of us pull up a chair without giving it a second thought.
Brian Millspaw sees something entirely different.
He sees craftsmanship.
He sees engineering.
He sees art.
He sees hundreds of years of tradition — and endless possibilities for innovation.
Brian believes a chair is the most personal piece of furniture we own.
He describes a chair as “a kind of sculpture that you can sit in.”
Inspired by the historic Windsor chair tradition, Brian combines hand carving, steam bending, modern engineering, and innovative design to create seating that is both beautiful and functional.
On view November 6 — December 1, 2026
Octagon Gallery. Patterson Library. 40 S. Portage St. Westfield NY, 14787
Artist’s reception November 6, 2026 5pm — 7pm
“Bending Tradition” is made possible by The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.