Custom Wood Furniture and Art - Going out of business massive liquidation sale
***We are retiring from the woodworking business, and we have everything on sale discounts of 50% and more. ***
Handcrafted Wood Furniture & Art
Francine DiFilippo & Peter E. Kent
Commissions accepted. Will work within budget. Indoor and Outdoor
Wood Tables, Benches, Pedestals. River Recovered Florida Woods. Locations in Sarasota & Arcadia by appointment
Keywords: Custom furniture Wood bench Wood tables Art furniture Florida furniture Custom furniture Wood table Woodwork Cherry furniture Tables Furniture design Garden bench Cypress Pine Cherry Bird Feeder Plant pedestals
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
In the appraisal profession since 2006. in business since 1984.
What is your primary product or service?
Real property appraisal of fine art, jewlery, collectibles, antiques business fixtures and equipment.
also make and design
Wood Furniture
Color Diamond Jewelry
Artwork
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Undergraduate degree is in Comparative Arts and I have always been interested in art and antiques having grown up around them. Got involved with the antique business early on and reconnected with it in Arcadia ,FL where we had a shop and I ran the appraisal days drawing thousands of people interested in finding out what their items were worth..
I became interested in River Recovered Wood from the Suwannee River in North Florida. Wanted to make beautiful furniture with it.
In 2010 we became interested in Color Diamonds and began to make fine jewelry.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Studied for over 350 hours in learning a sound methodology, being tested and trained to perform to a set of international standards of professional conduct. Lots of experience and knowledge in all aspects of the business and the items that are being appraised.
Unique products designed by Francine DiFilippo and made by Florida Craftsmen.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
1 location in Sarasota. Internet sales site at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DKColorDiamonds?ref=hdr_shop_menu
Provide detailed directions to your location
Saddle Creek Sarasota. I come to the client or their items for a free review and estimate of the services needed. Written proposal/ scope of work before work commences.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, credit card, PayPal
Which areas do you service?
Southwest Florida from Tampa Bay to Naples. E-appraisals via video and the internet.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Francine DiFilippo
What are your hours of operation?
by appointment only
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Informative, professional, & knowledgeable. Ethical.
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What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Jesus wept" John 11:35