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    Martin Goebel is redefining the quality of American furniture through the use of traditional craft, considered design and modern manufacturing techniques. Goebel started his namesake business in 2010 after earning a BFA in studio fine arts from the University of Missouri, an MFA in furniture design from the Rhode Island School of Design and a master’s certificate from a traditional European apprenticeship. Martin’s creative force can be seen at many local St. Louis establishments including Washington University, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and many of the area’s leading restaurants.

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    Martin Goebel, owner and designer at Goebel Furniture Co., shares his distinctive design philosophy.

    SLHL: So how did you start designing furniture?
    Martin: I received my formal design training at Rhode Island School of Design during my MFA work in furniture design. Previously, I was classically trained in the art of furniture craft and cabinetmaking. My heightened understanding of traditional craft methodology and BFA in sculpture greatly informs my formalized process which I honed at RISD.