Michael Berkowitz has been a carpenter, cabinetmaker and home renovator for more than 40 years working mainly for high end customers. His clients have included Jon Stewart, Robert Redford, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, Placido Domingo, John Belushi, the Newhouse family, Edward Albee and many others. His last project before retirement was a seven-story, triple-wide brownstone in Manhattan for the Emir of Qatar.

Several years ago, Michael developed a passion for country furniture. He creates free-standing, one of a kind, vintage-style units, utilising traditional milk paints, antiqued crackle and wax-resist finishes. Reclaimed wood and salvaged turnings create authentic-looking pieces that go well in eclectic environments alongside antique, modern and ethnic collections.

Whatever your needs or space limitations, color or style, he can design and build virtually anything. Don't feel constrained to country style, either. Over the years, Michael has worked with New York City's top architects to create everything from gold-leafed Deco style cabinetry to installing genuine Tiffany windows in custom millwork.

Don't have a big budget? No worries! Michael can use new, store-bought lumber for your project, and using aging techniques and vintage style hardware, still make it look like it's been around for a hundred or more years. (Many of the items on this page are of new wood.)

Need lighting or other electrical wiring integrated into a wall unit? Perhaps a wet bar built-in icemaker? A fireplace with a marble or tile surround? Leaded glass windows in your doors? No problem!! Michael is a Jack-of-all-trades, with decades of experience in all aspects of renovation. He's a champion problem solver with a confidence-inspiring presence.

Contact him today!

all the knobs are unique and one of a kind,
but follow the same basic design
(available separately)

Antiqued sideboard done in blue milk paint with crackle finish. Although currently used as store display, it is for sale. Please inquire.