Norseman Designs West + Furniture by John Gallis

We have been building furniture for over 48 years, and Molesworth / Western for the past 26 years. Before moving to Cody I was Bloomingdales chief high end cabinetmaker for over 14 years. We have built Molesworth reproduction work for many sales companies and designers while perfecting our unique style changes and incorporating the use of walnut and juniper accents. We build furniture as if it were for ourselves, if it’s not good enough for our house it’s not good enough for the client. We have been blessed with building for some of the nicest clients and friends that we could ever wish for. And if you visit us as a client after the project is completed we have become friends.

2019

Mountain Living Magazine Legacy Award, Furniture Craftsmanship

2018

Western Design Conference, Historical Craftsmanship

2014

Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Rendezvous Royale, People's Choice

2014

Western Design Conference, Best Artist - Woodworking

2014

Western Design Conference, Historical Craftsmanship

2013

Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody High Style, Best of Show

2010

Adirondack Museum, Adirondack Fair, Blue Mountain Lake, New York, People's Choice

2010

Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Rendezvous Royale, People's Choice

2010

Western Design Conference, Best Woodworking Craftsmanship

2009

Western Design Conference, Historical Craftsmanship

2007

High Desert Museum, Rendezvous Art & Design Show, Bend, Oregon, Judges' Award

2007

Adirondack Museum, Adirondack Fair, Blue Mountain Lake, New York, Exhibitor's Choice

2007

Adirondack Museum, Adirondack Fair, Blue Mountain Lake, New York, People's Choice

2004

Custom Woodworking Business Magazine, Residential Furniture

2004

Western Design Conference, People's Choice

2002

Custom Woodworking Business Magazine, Commercial Furniture

2001

Western Design Conference, Best of Show

2001

Western Design Conference, Martin Harris Gallery Award

2000

Western Design Conference, People's Choice

2000

Western Design Conference, Martin Harris Gallery Award

2000

Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Switchback Ranch Purchase Award

1999

Western Design Conference, Best Woodworking Craftsmanship

1998

Western Design Conference, People's Choice

1997

Western Design Conference, Exhibitors Choice

"Western furniture incorporates nature into its design, using the twists and turns of wood, the rustic charm of antler accents, and the texture of fine leathers to bring form and function to the piece."

The furniture portfolios presented on this site feature a sampling of the custom rustic and western furniture pieces John Gallis' Norseman Designs West has created for clients in the past. Browse through the photographs for inspiration, but don't feel limited by the designs we've already created. Although similar pieces can be made for you, custom pieces can also be fashioned to celebrate your unique sense of rustic western style.

John will work with you to formalize any design, including those as simple as a sketch on the back of a napkin. The portfolio pages are updated frequently, so please remember to refresh the pages in your Web browser for the latest additions.