About Haley Daniels

Brothers Doug and Wally step quickly in synchronized movement, taking select cherry slats from a 212* F boiling tank and hand forming each around a jig of their own creation. It's a sunny, humid ninety-degree afternoon, but nothing interrupts their steady deliberate pace or watchful eye. They are hands-on throughout the entire furniture making process, laboring on a single piece that sometimes can take well over 100 hours.

Since 1986, every piece of furniture crafted at Haley-Daniels Woodworking begins by carefully matching choice hardwoods to their intended furniture design. The brothers have an innate understanding of the woods they work with and talent for highlighting the rich grain and color characteristics.
Cherry, walnut, ambrosia maple and other woods with unusual graining and color are favorite furniture materials. They apply skill and many long hours of finishing work to play up subtle color variations or natural spalting that have become hallmarks of their work. This attention to detail is evident in each piece and why many Haley-Daniels customers have become Haley-Daniels collectors.
Influenced by the clean, straightforward designs of both Shaker and contemporary furnishings, Haley-Daniels pieces have an approachable style that adapts well to most decors. The classic lines and livable practicality of their designs also stem from their no-nonsense upbringing on a dairy farm. The brothers started Haley-Daniels Woodworking shortly after earning degrees from Eastern Kentucky University. Though they benefit from formal education, they consider their craft to be largely self-perfected. Doug's expertise lies in the area of design and craftsmanship, working with clientele to design custom pieces. Wally's expertise lies in the area or craftsmanship and finishing.
Beyond the smooth contours and velvety finish, it is Appalachian pride that stands behind every piece at Haley-Daniels Woodworking. A quote from a mentor nearly thirty years ago, “Craftsmanship goes far beyond the manipulation of one's hands – it's a state of mind that is satisfied with nothing less than excellence,” has played a big part in every piece they build.

Haley-Daniels furniture is inspired by Shaker, Mission, and Arts & Crafts styles. We believe in simple, functional furniture meticulously crafted with quality materials. We take great pride in the selection of the wood and the time-consuming placement and matching of grain and color. We work in a variety of maples, (ambrosia, curly, birdseye, and quilted maple), as well as cherry, walnut, bubinga, and ash are the woods we most often work in.

Our portfolio showcases a variety of projects we have completed; but Haley-Daniels is not limited to the styles and pieces you may view on this site. The customer’s ideas or sketches are always welcome. With a basic idea, we can help the customer with the design and right wood selection for that special piece.
Haley-Daniels furniture is inspired by Shaker, Mission, and Arts & Crafts styles. We believe in simple, functional furniture meticulously crafted with quality materials. We take great pride in the selection of the wood and the time-consuming placement and matching of grain and color. We work in a variety of maples, (ambrosia, curly, birdseye, and quilted maple), as well as cherry, walnut, bubinga, and ash are the woods we most often work in.

Our portfolio showcases a variety of projects we have completed; but Haley-Daniels is not limited to the styles and pieces you may view on this site. The customer’s ideas or sketches are always welcome. With a basic idea, we can help the customer with the design and right wood selection for that special piece.