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I had the privilege of working with Fred on a bathroom project in Salem, MA. He built a beautiful mid-century bathroom vanity for my clients. Fred pays close attention to details. He is a true craftsman and brilliant furniture maker. My Clients and I had a great experience working with him and love the finished product. I highly recommend Rossi Custom Woodwork.

My fiancee and I contacted Fred to make an arbor for our wedding day. We were looking for an 8 ft tall circle arbor made of wood that could stand on its own. I knew it would be very difficult to make, and even harder to make it look good, but Fred surpassed our expectations. It's everything we wanted and more. We're getting married in a month and this will be our piece de resistance. Fred was so easy to talk to and made the whole situation as effortless as possible. I can't recommend him highly enough, and I will definitely be back for our next project!

For nearly 175 years, an American elm tree stood in the town of Ipswich, MA, until it succumbed to Dutch Elm disease and on July 11, 2012 it was felled. The elm tree had a long history in the town, and was referenced in the work of late author and Ipswich resident John Updike, and others. After the tree was taken down, the town’s Shade Tree and Beautification Committee distributed the wood to interested artisans, woodworkers, furniture-makers and builders to make various items. The Friends of the Ipswich Library participated in this process and commissioned a table to be made by Fred Rossi. All involved were overwhelmingly happy with both the quality of the finished product and the process of working with Fred. Right from the beginning, Fred implicitly understood the dual goals of the project – to not only create an heirloom piece of furniture, but also to commemorate the rich history of the tree. He listened patiently to many voices and came up with a proposal that accomplished those goals. We were so happy with Fred’s work that a year later we asked him to work with us again. In spring 2016, Fred turned the remaining wood from the elm into these display gondolas, to be enjoyed by library patrons for years to come and they browse our library’s collections.

Fred takes pride and thought in his projects. He is very talented. I gave him a design concept and he created a masterpiece. We are all excited and happy with the end result. The table is beautiful.

Fred is an amazing artist and craftsman who conceptually traveled well outside the box to imagine then engineer and create an astonishing table that is a sculpture which blends shape, grain, contrast, reflection and light in such a way as to summon the emotional pull of a hug... did I say amazing? Fred is humble, diligent and fun. Every time we look at our table "Embrace" we feel a connection that slows us down to appreciate light, form, texture and space in a new way. Quite simply, working with Fred, or I should say, having Fred work his magic is a gift that keeps on giving.

Fred Rossi is not only a great furniture maker but has a keen artistic sense. Becasue of this he was able to produce a table that was ideally suited for the space and painting it was placed under. His questions and concerns during the design phase insured that he captured the quality I wanted in my piece of furniture.

If you are looking for a contractor with an artistic eye and creative understanding and use of materials, Fred will create a one-of-a-kind solution for you. Fred was able to envision my ideas, create a workable solution in a limited space, and sought out materials to make a design that is both functional and a piece of art. He is easy to work with, is organized, communicates throughout the process, and documents all agreements. I highly recommend Fred Rossi Custom Woodworking!

We brought in Fred Rossi to re-create three tables and an interior door for a historic site in Philadelphia that was built in 1894. The final product was amazing. His carpentry and attention to detail are second to none. His design, wood selection, cuts, and finish were well researched and historically accurate. He spent an incredible amount of time perfecting the multi-step staining process that allowed the new woodwork to blend in seamlessly with the turn of the century interior. The new items look more authentic than the originals! We have since asked him to begin planning for larger projects to restore and repair the extensive woodwork throughout the building.

Fred Rossi designed and built a table for our library that went beyond our most ambitious imaginings! His design brought together our aim to use wood from a much-loved elm tree to create a usable piece of art that would capture our town's history and make it live for future generations. From the design phase through the many stages of the table's creation, Fred was faithful to our vision; he was easy to work with, kept all deadlines, and came in on budget. We are delighted with the result.

Mr.. Fred Rossi listened to my needs very patiently. This was a special gift and he made this very unique. Taking a piece of history and turning it into artwork. Mr. Fred Rossi is a true craftsman and I'm so proud to own a piece of his work.

Fred is an extraordinary artist and craftsman. We hired him to build custom tables and a door for our 19th-century clubhouse, replacing originals that were "well-worn" and in a very particular style. The end result was remarkable, to put it mildly; the door fit right in visually as if it had been built by the same folks who designed the building in 1894, and the tables matched the originals in style but bettered them in construction and sheer artistry. And when we say "artistry" we mean it; Fred thinks about every element of the project right down to the way the grains match up and the visual impression they create, and can advise on the ins and outs of any number of woods, hardware, etc. We were so pleased with all this that we're already working with Fred to replace a number of other wood elements of our clubhouse. If you need custom woodworking of the very highest quality and artistry, I would not hesitate to call him.

My projects were just what I wanted. I have used Rossi Custom Woodwork for several areas in my home. The window seat was on time, on budget and looks beautiful. The lighted bookcase and cabinet fits the room like a glove and it looks like it has been there forever. I love the way Fred is able to see my style and give me options to consider and then follow through with a wonderfully built custom piece.