Michael Hurwitz
BIOGRAPHY
Michael Hurwitz has been making studio furniture since earning a BFA
from Boston University's Program in Artisanry in 1979 and was Head of
the Wood Department at University of the Arts, Philadelphia between
1985 and 1989. He has shown extensively, including several solo
exhibitions at the Peter Joseph Gallery and Pritam and Eames Gallery in
NY. His work is represented in several public collections including the
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, and the Smithsonian
Institution, Washington, DC.
Michael Hurwitz is the recipient of many honors including three
National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artist Fellowships, Japan
Foundation Fellowship, and PEW Foundation in the Arts Fellowship.
Contact info
Telephone
215-627-6092
9am - 6pm EST
email
info@michaelhurwitzfurniture.com
michaelhurwitzfurniture.com
Conventional mail
Michael Hurwitz
16 S. 3rd st,
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Commissioning a piece of furniture
Commissioned furniture often begins with a client telling me they've
liked what they've seen of my work, and would like me to design
something specific for their home.
After some discussion about their requirements, likes or dislikes etc.,
it moves into the design phase. At this point a design fee is requested
based on the scope of the project.
Generally I provide a solution with one or two variations, including
cost options, and the client chooses the one that suits them best.
Once the design has been determined, and timeframe estimated, a deposit
is requested. Typically the deposit is 50% of total cost, with the
final 50% due upon completion. Sometimes on more involved projects
we'll divide the payments into thirds or fourths.
The price of the commission is fixed before construction begins, and
will not vary unless the client requests a change mid-way through
construction. (This has happened only once in 30 years.)
Please call Michael with any questions about commissioning work.