Larry Crossan works in a stone barn located on the banks of the historic Brandywine Creek using the designs, materials, and techniques of colonial craftsmen to produce fine handcrafted furniture. Since 1982 he had built 18th century reproductions, each of which is designed and made to order. He works in any of the colonial styles, including William and Mary, Queen Anne, Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton.
Because each piece is custom made, the choice of wood, finish color, and details all vary with the order. Each piece starts with individually selected hard woods that are hand planed and hand scraped. All dovetails are hand cut. Finishes are applied and rubbed out by hand to enhance the figure and warm colors of the wood.
Crossan was first selected for the Directory of Traditional Crafts in 1994 and has appeared in the Directory nearly every year since then. He is a juried member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen/
L. W. Crossan - Cabinetmaker 11 Highspire Rd. PO Box 361 Lyndell, PA 19354 Phone: 610-942-3880 Email: lwcrossan@gmail.com Website: www.lwcrossan.com
Lawrence Crossan has been selected for the following Directories:
2017 FURNITURE, FORMAL OR PAINTED
2016 FURNITURE
2014 FURNITURE
2012 FURNITURE
2011 FURNITURE
2010 FURNITURE
2009 FURNITURE
2008 FURNITURE
2007 FURNITURE
2006 FURNITURE
2005 FURNITURE
2004 FURNITURE, FORMAL
2002 FURNITURE, PERIOD
2001 FURNITURE, PERIOD
2000 FURNITURE, PERIOD
1999 FURNITURE, PERIOD
1998 FURNITURE, PERIOD
1997 FURNITURE, PERIOD
1996 FURNITURE, PERIOD
1995 FURNITURE, PERIOD
1994 FURNITURE, PERIOD
Biography updated October 3, 2016 Photograph updated October 3, 2016Contact information updated March 20, 2017
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