Local furniture makers?

[ace-zer0.livejournal.com]

We've just built a patio and would love to get our outdoor furniture from a local (i.e., anywhere in MA/Southern NH/VT etc) maker. Any recommendations? Everything I've seen thus far is pretty high end, fancy, arty stuff - gorgeous, but not fit for comfy year-round lounging.

Thanks!

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[achinhibitor.livejournal.com]

Everything I've seen thus far is pretty high end

Well, you're asking for furniture made in a high-expense area, it's gonna be hard to make something inexpensive there. (I'm not saying it's impossible, especially if the manufacturing can somehow be largely automated, but there are direct conflicts between your two goals.)

[ace-zer0.livejournal.com]

I guess I should be more specific. The local independent furniture makers I've been seeing are more like this (http://bostonfurnituremaker.com/Home.html) and less like this (http://www.etsy.com/listing/156505622/cedar-outdoor-patio-dining-set-local?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=cedar+outdoor+furniture&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all). The former is absolutely gorgeous and completely not what we're in the market for. The latter is more our style (and budget).

Thanks for reading & commenting, everyone!