In 1992 Jeffrey Weatherford established Weatherford Design Co.   –  a furniture and architectural design studio in Austin, Texas.   A few years later he created Preservation By Design  –  a restoration studio specializing in furniture conservation and architectural restoration.  Today, both the furniture design and preservation studio have been combined under one roof.

Examples of Preservation By Design’s furniture and architectural design work include:

• Bathroom vanity concepts for a major American cabinet manufacturer
• Design and creation of a  neoclassical buffet for a Texas law firm’s conference room
• Design and creation of classical bookcases for a southern university
• Shaker cabinet designs for regional furniture producer
• Design and creation of a renaissance  revival desk and office furniture for a private, southern residence
• Design and creation of mid century-style psychoanalytic couches for a mental health organization.
• Design and creation of an Egyptian-style lounge for a study within a private home office
• Design and creation of an English oak, country house, granite top, kitchen island for a private residence
• Design and creation of solid walnut, four panel, Georgian doors for a historic home
• Design and fabrication of Doric columns for a historic Greek-Revival house

Weatherford’s creative interests span both historic and modern styles and compliment PB •D’s preservation mission to offer high-quality, custom design, fabrication and restoration services to our clients.