Our Heritage & Story
Sean Springer was born and raised in the Hudson Valley. From an early age, he took to drawing, painting, and printmaking. The son of two architects, Sean’s parents often opened their home to clients. In turn, gifting Sean with an appreciation for client-artist collaboration.
During his teenage and university years, Sean apprenticed for his uncle and Chinese sculptor, Zhang Yong Hao, as well as Dallas landscape sculptor, Brad Goldberg. Sean first discovered his passion for wood-making during a school trip to Hawaii in 2005. Observing woodworkers build pieces harmonious with their native landscape inspired Sean to focus on local sourcing and quality craftsmanship. He received a fine arts degree with a focus on sculpture and furniture from RISD in 2006.
Sean gained experience building houses in Philadelphia, plywood furniture in Williamsburg, and fine furniture in Manhattan before deciding to start his own studio.
In 2009, he moved to Dallas and founded Springer Design Studio with only a few tools and a garage space. Seven years later, Sean still operates under the philosophy that done well, the aesthetics of an object have a larger story to tell.
