Based in Brooklyn, New York, Lisa Nguyen comes from a woodworking background, primarily making furniture. Her work is influenced by Greek architecture and from her cat, Leo. She uses Greek architecture as a foundation for furniture while taking Leo’s napping interest as the heart of her pieces. Lisa’s overall approach to furniture values mindfulness and the companionship of her cat. The idea of how two parties can both occupy a space while also enjoying each others company is central to her work.

Lisa’s shaker chairs is her way of exploring new forms while using traditional designs. Her interest on shaker furniture developed during her two year fellowship at Penland School of Craft in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Lisa’s usage of colors is her own curiosity about color theory.