I have been building fine furniture since 1979. My work includes reproduction and contemporary tables, chairs, beds and chests. I have crafted over 200 furniture commissions for clients who have become friends. Teaching woodworking combines my experiences as a teacher (30 years public schools) and woodworker and is very satisfying. My current work is greatly inspired by the late Sam Maloof, an icon of modern woodworking. Besides teaching six day, hands-on sculptured rocker classes in my Middle Tennessee studio, I have made appearances on the Martha Stewart Show as well as Popular Woodworking’s annual Woodworking In America Conference. My sculptured rocker and low back chair DVD, book and pattern bundles have sold all over the world helping woodworkers build their “bucket list” projects.
I owe a great deal to Highland Woodworking in Atlanta, GA. Chris Bagby (the owner), chose me to teach a sculptured rocker demo class in 2008. Since then we have collaborated on a number of products and projects.
As host, executive producer and co-creator of The Highland Woodworker, I am simply adding to the life experiences with which I have been blessed. The show allows me to inspire fine woodworkers by introducing them to the masters of fine woodworking while providing information and resources to enhance their woodworking journey.
Charles’ Furniture
Charles’ BowTie Stool
Elegant, Contemporary with Fluid Lines; Is it a stool or a French Cafe Chair?
Sculptured Low Back Chair
The work of Charles, Inspired by the late Sam Maloof. Charles has taught woodworkers all over the world to build this wonderful chair.
The Island Stool, Designed by Charles Brock
Low Back Settee
(Above)
Inspired by the late Sam Maloof
This piece by Charles was purchased and is housed in the W.C. Bradley Co. Museum in Charles hometown of Columbus, Georgia.
