A Little Look Inside The Maker
Craftsmanship and a great work ethic are elements Joe learned organically growing up. His family tree is filled with various hard working tradesmen that have shaped him into the person and maker he is today.
After discovering that true happiness does not translate directly from annual monetary earnings he decided to change course and invest in a more meaningful future. In the end a smile can not be bought or sold, so it must be earned through hard work and dedication to a craft.
From his life’s relationships and experiences, he has gathered skills and knowledge in his head and hands. He now applies them creatively producing Custom Works for Clients in the NY area and Across the US and Globe out of his studio CAUV Design in the Sullivan County Catskills. He sees designing and making as ways of consistently testing, improving and expressing himself, and invites you to Contact him to discuss your next Furniture or Custom Interior Architectural needs.
Pledge to Give Back
We Strive to Primarily Use Hardwoods Obtained thru Sustainable or Natural Sources When Creating our Designs.
On top of that: For Every Piece Sold a Donation is made to an Organization that Focuses on Planting Trees in National Parks that have Suffered Losses Due to Disease, Insect Outbreaks, and Wild Fires. Every little bit counts and this will seek to Ensure a Vibrant Future with Green Spaces for Animals and Humans Alike.
Purchase a Piece = Plant Trees
Previous Commercial Interior Clients
Adidas
Atelier Eva
Orchard Townhouse
La NewYorkinA
Client TESTIMONIALs
Custom Credenza Set
“Joe Cauvel is a master designer and craftsman! He created 2 beautiful walnut credenzas designed specifically for our new home. We enjoyed working with him on the design and then receiving the two pieces. The quality of the wood, the finishing and the design is stunning. We highly recommend CAUV Design and Joe!”
- Leslie and Mark
New York
Kidney Bean Dining Table
“Joe is wonderful. Everything he does is like magic! He worked tirelessly on my dinning room table - from design to putting the pieces together. Before I went with Joe, I spoke to a number of furniture makers/designers. None took the time to listen to what I envisioned and come up with a plan that would bring my idea to life. If you want someone who is going to pour their heart into a project, Joe is the guy!”
-Lillian Hon Yu Chan
Manhattan, NY
Atelier Eva Tattoo Studio
“Where to begin! My wife and I began working with Joe in early 2020 to design and build several pieces for our new tattoo studio in Williamsburg (Atelier Eva). We wanted custom work that was finely crafted and had an artisan vibe to it. It was important to us to work with someone who was as passionate about his work as we are about ours...enter Joe! Joe has been an absolute joy to work with. He asks questions, takes feedback, and comes back with designs/ideas that we couldn't have ever thought of ourselves. Every detail matters. After one conversation with Joe it became abundantly clear that we wouldn't find anyone else who rivaled his creativity and commitment to delivering an awesome result. The design of our business is anchored by the pieces of CAUV Design and we take every chance we get to tell people about it!
- Peter & Eva
Williamsburg Brooklyn
“A Chair for Sara”
“From the moment I reached out to Joe inquiring about a custom chair for my partner's desk, he has been an absolute joy to work with! His creativity and passion for his work was immediately apparent, and at every step of the process he was equally thoughtful and attentive. We couldn't be more thrilled with how the piece turned out! His craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none. It's truly stunning work, and will be forever treasured in our home.”
-Alex and Sara
Brooklyn, NY
Bradley’s Mirror/Cabinet
“I highly recommend Joe Cauvel at CAUV Design for custom furniture. I reached out to Joe with a shell of an idea about recreating a mid-century furniture piece with more modern elements. He responded promptly with a design that captured the essence of the piece with some of his trademark stylistic choices. We then spent several days bouncing ideas back and forth until we arrived at a design with which I was happy. He was never pushy about idea choices or timing, and always provided excellent feedback. I really cannot stress how great the communication was from start to finish. The piece of furniture was built in a timely fashion and with excellent craftsmanship. It's also great to hear how he works with local businesses to source the material. I would not hesitate to work with Joe again for any future custom furniture ideas.”
- Bradley Canino
Manhattan, NY
Wolfowitz “Lunar” Bench
“I looked far and wide for an unusual bench for our entryway and came across Cauv designs. The contrasting materials of wood, concrete and metal - with the pop of color (that doesn’t overwhelm) - is unusually beautiful. Can’t find anything quite like it, which was just what I was searching for.”
- Beth Wolfowitz
Brooklyn, NY
Basham His/Her Dresser Set
“Joe has helped us with several custom projects (pair of dressers and shelving projects). He recently delivered the dressers and they are now our favorite item of furniture - really amazing design and quality. Joe is great to work with - we can’t say enough good things and can’t wait to see how the rest of the projects turned out.”
-Kelly Basham
Brooklyn, NY
Gonnella Wine Fridge Unit
“CAUV Design. Joe (owner) is incredible. He is truly an artist and a great human being. We wanted to build a custom wine cabinet - Joe went through several rounds of sketches with us, measured every inch of the space and personally delivered (and helped setup) a beautiful final product. From start to finish, Joe was professional, kind and diligently executed every detail of the project. I cannot recommend Joe and his work enough.”
- Chris Gonnella
Brooklyn, NY
Scribner Door/Ladder
“Joe is incredible. I found him through Instagram. I needed to find a very specialized and creative kind of maker. Someone who worked with wood and steel and wasn’t afraid of a challenge. I wanted to commission a sliding ladder door for my kitchen. It needed to cover the washer dryer in it’s resting position (I know girl. It’s kinda white trash to have your W/D in the kitchen, hence the need for fierce and functional camouflage) and otherwise act as a ladder that would slide across the kitchen wall on casters and enable access to the out-of-reach upper cabinets which rise to the ceiling, which are 12 feet high (💅🏽I know right?). Here’s the thing about sliding ladder doors: They don’t exist. It had to be custom and had to be made by someone brilliant. Enter Joe. I came into Cauv with my 2 architect friends with back-of-the-napkin drawings. We came up with a few options and Joe was so patient, had great input and together we came up with a plan. What Joe manifested was even better than what I had envisioned in my mind! He was thoughtful throughout, sending photos and updates as he built the piece, as if he was hand feeding and rearing a prized doodle baby show dog. I was so happy to see the updates as the gorgeous ladder-door hybrid came to life! He takes such great pride in his work and is a master craftsman. I’m so happy with the result, it has really tied the place together and functions perfectly. It’s a form and function love fest. Get into it.”
- Garen Scribner
Brooklyn, NY
“CAUV Design. There's not enough I could say about Joe (owner) and his work.
I had been looking many months for someone who could not only use wood for custom pieces, but also incorporate metal work. I have a shop where the feel is very modern industrial. So metal and wood are a big part of the space. I came across some of his work and was like "THIS IS IT!". I reached out to him, and he was happy to hear about the project and he met me right on site. I gave him my vision in detail. After talking with him, I immediately knew he was the right guy for the job. He is passionate, talented, attentive to detail, and creative. I needed someone who would take my vision and run with it. As we started the project he laid out the pieces for me and gave me more ideas and suggestions to take it to the next level. The epitome of professionalism. You can tell he has an eye for detail and makes one of a kind world class pieces. The end result was insane. I couldn't be more happy with the job he's done. I highly recommend CAUV Design. You shall not be disappointed.”
-Brandon
" Joe is very knowledgeable and was extremely helpful during the whole design/planning process. He had great ideas and recommended things that I hadn't thought of. The table BLEW my wife and me away! We are so happy with it. The quality of the steel framing and Joe's woodworking abilities really shine. He spent a lot of time getting the table to be just right, and it shows. Not a single weld is visible and the finish on the frame and wood top is perfect. "
"Now my wife and I just have to figure out to do with the rest of the room because it is not worthy of our table!"
"Thanks Joe... we will 100% be coming to you for future furniture needs!"
- Benjamin Miller (Ben's Steel/Reclaimed Beech Dining Table)
