• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Norseman Designs West
  • Our Work
    • Bedroom
    • Desks & Office
    • Dining
    • Fly Tying
    • Living Room
    • Seating
    • Tables
  • Stories
  • Request Information
Call us at 307-587-7777
Norseman Designs West

Norseman Designs West

Molesworth Style Furniture

  • Our Work
    • Bedroom
    • Desks & Office
    • Dining
    • Fly Tying
    • Living Room
    • Seating
    • Tables
  • Stories
  • Request Information
Call us at 307-587-7777
Home » Articles and Information » Western Furniture Designer John Gallis

Western Furniture Designer John Gallis

Molesworth style furniture news

“Western style shouldn’t hit you on the head with ‘western accents’ everywhere,” says furniture designer John Gallis. “Nor should it be so simple, with just fence posts and antlers all over. It should have a relaxed organic look that you won’t grow tired of.”

As owner of Norseman Designs West in Cody, Wyoming, Gallis custom designs heirloom-quality western and rustic furniture. Though he admits to including a wagon wheel or two in some of his pieces upon request, he typically advises against kitchy ornaments and encourages less garish touches.

To achieve an honest feel, Gallis recommends embracing the beautiful imperfections that characterize western furnishings. “Too often, people seek perfection and lose the wood’s shape and texture,” he says. “Each chair in a set may be slightly different. But that’s beautiful … that’s western.”

He also warns of hastily committing to a western motif, whether for one piece or an entire room. “If it’s right, you’ll enjoy it the rest of your life, so don’t rush it,” he urges. Instead, Gallis suggests defining your western style slowly by collecting magazine clippings or photographs of features you like and don’t like. That way, when the time comes, your designer can blend or avoid those elements to create the ideal piece or space to compliment your distinctive, refined western style.

Article courtesy of My House Magazine.

By Kelly Davidson
November/December 2005

Stories and News

You May Also Like

John Gallis. 2019 Legacy Award Winner, Furniture Craftsman. Photo by Amy K. Wright
2019 Legacy Awards: Furniture Craftsman
From left, John Gallis was awarded the People's Choice award and Johnathan Swartwout received the Maker's award at the Adirondack Museum's 23rd annual Rustic Furniture Fair.
Rustic Artisans Receive Honors at Adirondack Museum’s 23rd Annual Rustic Furniture Fair
The craftsmen at Norseman Designs West are (front, from left) Ian Gallis, Mike Esch, (back) Tim Goodwin and John Gallis. (Not Pictured is Stefan Gallis.)
Gallis creates one-of-a-kind Western Art
Previous Post: « Rustic Artisans Receive Honors at Adirondack Museum’s 23rd Annual Rustic Furniture Fair
Next Post: 2019 Legacy Awards: Furniture Craftsman »

Call 307-587-7777 now to talk to us

Molesworth style and Western Furniture Made in the USA. Custom for you.

Primary Sidebar

Custom Furniture

A Reel Good Day custom fly tying desk. Juniper and wormy chestnut.

A Reel Good Day – Fly Tying Desk

Overview of the Simple Life fly tying desk handmade custom rustic furniture by Norseman Designs West. Wormy Chestnut and Juniper with Maple burl.

Custom Fly Tying Desks

Desks & Office »

This walnut table by Norseman Designs West of Cody, Wyoming won Best Woodworking at the 2014 Western Design Conference.

Award-Winning Small Axe Handle Table

Living Room & Den »

Combination secretary desk and dresser handcrafted with white oak and juniper by Norseman Designs West of Cody, Wyoming.

Desk Dresser

Bedroom »

Custom buffet created by Norseman Designs West of Cody, Wyoming with Juniper poles and moose antler accents.

Adirondack Buffet

Dining »

This walnut and leather loveseat created by Norseman Designs West in Cody, Wyoming won the Switchback Purchase Award at the 2000 Western Design Conference.

Award-Winning Teton Settee

Seating »

The Switchback Ranch set by Norseman Designs West of Cody, Wyoming includes a western-style club chair, side table, and ottoman.

Switchback Ranch Club Chair & Ottoman

Tables »

Footer

Norseman Designs West

Makers of fine custom furniture and Molesworth style furniture.

3532 Cottonwood Ave
Cody, Wyoming 82414
307-587-7777

Visit Our Showroom

Norseman Designs West Molesworth Style Furniture Maker in Cody Wyoming Front Sign
  • Bedroom
  • Desks & Office
  • Dining
  • Fly Tying Desks
  • Living Room & Den
  • Seating
  • Tables
  • Stories and News

Copyright © 2022 · John Gallis and Norseman Designs West · Cody, Wyoming