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Michael Schmidt

Age
52
Gender
male
Origin
Passau, Bavaria
Position
Co-Owner and Master Craftsman

Michael is one of the twin grandchildren of founder Johannes Schmidt who took over the business in 1998. He completed his Meister qualification at 27 after working in several prestigious workshops across Bavaria to broaden his experience. Michael specializes in traditional joinery techniques and has a particular talent for reproducing historical furniture pieces.

Experience: Master craftsman with over 30 years of experience (9/10)

Favorite Jobs

What we create isn't just furniture, it's heritage that will outlive us all. I believe the soul of German craftsmanship lies in the details that most people never notice but that make all the difference in quality.

Physical Condition

Generally healthy but experiencing early signs of joint degeneration in his hands from decades of fine handwork. Today he's feeling slight stiffness in his right thumb and wrist after completing a detailed carving project yesterday.

Favorite Place

Michael's favorite place is his personal workbench by the east-facing window in the workshop. The morning light streams in perfectly for detail work, and the bench itself was built by his grandfather. The wall above it holds perfectly arranged tools, many inherited through generations, and the worn surface bears marks and memories of countless projects completed over decades.

Links

Works at Traditionelle Holzmanufaktur Schmidt OHG