Don Laporte Fine Woodworking

Don Laporte Fine Woodworking Creating finely handcrafted custom furniture and woodwork with the craftsmanship and pride traditionally inherent of a skilled artisan. We are dependent on him.

Concerned with meeting your needs for quality furniture and woodwork, whether a custom design, replicating or complimenting a specific style or reproducing a treasured piece. Trade affiliations include The Furniture Society, The Society of American Period Furnituremakers and The American Society of Furniture Designers. "A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent

on us. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do it." -Ghandi

03/15/2026
Natural figured cherry huntboard
11/30/2025

Natural figured cherry huntboard

A breadboard end is a piece of wood that’s joined to the end of a solid wood panel, such as a tabletop. It serves a func...
11/15/2025

A breadboard end is a piece of wood that’s joined to the end of a solid wood panel, such as a tabletop. It serves a functional purpose by providing stability and preventing warping but also adds to the aesthetic of the piece.

Drop-front desk. Sealed in shellac. Next, is toner and finish.
03/11/2024

Drop-front desk. Sealed in shellac. Next, is toner and finish.

A set of altar chairs in process.
01/12/2021

A set of altar chairs in process.

Custom bureau meeting the client’s need for storage in a specific location while complimenting the existing decor.
01/09/2021

Custom bureau meeting the client’s need for storage in a specific location while complimenting the existing decor.

These vintage altar chairs needed extensive restoration and repair for their continued use in their new parish home. Dur...
08/07/2020

These vintage altar chairs needed extensive restoration and repair for their continued use in their new parish home.

During their years of use, the joints had separated. Previous attempts made over the years included filling in the joint separations with wood fillers and had to be removed.

When all the filler was removed, damage other than simply joint separation became apparent.

A large portion of the bead molding had suffered dry rot and infestation, no longer viable and had to be replaced.

To further strengthen and reinforce the chair legs, corner braces were installed. All joints were glued, clamped and pegged to prevent any further separation.

My first attempt at Kumiko, Japanese woodwork. Thanks to for the tutorials and jigs. The rest is up to me for much need...
03/29/2020

My first attempt at Kumiko, Japanese woodwork. Thanks to for the tutorials and jigs. The rest is up to me for much needed improvement.

Prior to the 19th century, built-in closets were not the norm in home design. Clothing was traditionally stored in armoi...
09/13/2019

Prior to the 19th century, built-in closets were not the norm in home design. Clothing was traditionally stored in armoires or wardrobes.

A client consigned these two armoires to be installed in the bedroom of an historic New England home that is being renovated. Photos show them installed prior to interior painting being completed.

Adequate storage is a constant issue in any home. The overall dimensions of these pieces are 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide.

09/10/2019

My process for hand-cut dovetails.

Recreation of a writing desk from a client's original design using only traditional joinery and solid wood throughout.
08/20/2019

Recreation of a writing desk from a client's original design using only traditional joinery and solid wood throughout.

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Somerset, MA

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