Our mission is to create timeless, high-quality items that are built to last forever, not to be discarded or forgotten. At Falling Man Designs we craft custom furniture and decor that tell stories, endure lifetimes, and become cherished family heirlooms. Every piece is 100% handmade with passion, precision, and a deep respect for the art of woodworking. Our mission is simple: to create timeless, h
igh-quality items that are built to last forever, not to be discarded or forgotten. We take pride in using locally sourced hardwoods, hand-selected for their beauty and durability, ensuring each piece carries the unique character of its origin. We use American-made products and hardware, unless it can't be found in the USA, supporting local artisans and suppliers while maintaining uncompromising standards of quality. Every product has been handcrafted here by us, not just assembled by us. Our furniture and decor are more than just objects—they’re investments in craftsmanship, designed to be passed down through generations. From heirloom dining tables to bespoke decor, every creation is a labor of love, built to withstand the test of time and become a part of your family’s story. Thank you for choosing Falling Man Designs. Let us craft something extraordinary for you—something made by hand, made in America, and made to last. My Story:
Welcome to Falling Man Designs! I'm Michael Sawyer, owner, designer, and builder. Since high school, I've been falling, driving, and throwing myself around as a professional stunt person. Just about everyone in the business has other skills, like singing or playing in a band. As a musician, I'm great at repairing, designing, and building things. Faith and Family are the most important things in my life! Growing up, my father usually built everything by hand for the house while owning an auto body shop and working for the Boston & Maine Railroad. That is probably why I like a good epoxy table, or mixing mechanical items into pieces. I could usually be found with him at work, or tinkering in the garage repairing something with him and my mom; a tradition that lives on today with my family. While everything in the store has been made by me, as a homeschooling family, there is always time to impart those abilities to the family. It's great seeing my wife make a cutting board as a gift for someone or my kids showing adults how to use tools during a set construction for a show. My true carpentry journey started with helping friends, then working on sets for theater, Church, film, and traveling shows. When one of my full-time stunt shows ended giving me more time, I started making gifts instead of buying them. That turned into making gifts for those people to give others, and it slowly grew. That year, my daughter and I made all of our Christmas gifts on lathe that had been purchased from a yard sale. I've been blessed with the friends and family that God has put in my life that opened doors and helped me hone my skills. Over the years I've had the chance to build more custom pieces, including for the Disney Cruise Line, as well as having the opportunity to be a part of the very talented Visual Merchandise Team building themed stores at Universal Studios. A year ago we moved the family from FL to PA when given the opportunity to work on a movie. That brings us to today, where woodworking has become my full-time career. What can I make for you?
