Crafted Glory
Crafted Glory is a sculptural furniture studio based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Founded by Kwadwo Som-Pimpong, the studio creates handcrafted furniture that bridges West African heritage and contemporary design, appearing in collections across all fifty states.
The Story
Crafted Glory is a sculptural furniture studio rooted in West African heritage, based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Founded and led by Kwadwo Som-Pimpong, the studio operates as an intimate practice alongside his wife Faith, where each piece emerges from rigorous design thinking and meticulous handcraft.
Kwadwo's work inhabits the intersection of his Ghanaian heritage and contemporary design vocabulary. Drawing from West African artistry's bold forms and textural richness while honoring Scandinavian design's restraint and clarity, he creates furniture that is both firmly grounded and unmistakably contemporary. With degrees in mechanical and environmental engineering from Carnegie Mellon, he brings structural precision and material consciousness to every design.
Featured on PBS North Carolina, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and Etsy's Olympics campaign, his work appears in collections across all fifty states—from intimate side tables to a twenty-foot conference table for a municipal boardroom. Recently speaking at NYC Climate Week's mainstage and selected for AvroKO's Host on Howard showcase during NYCxDESIGN, Kwadwo is evolving Crafted Glory from furniture studio to broader creative practice.
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Products
Custom Furniture Design
Custom furniture design consultations for one-of-a-kind pieces. Kwadwo works closely with clients to create furniture conceived not as product, but as cultural artifact.
Coffee Tables
Handcrafted sculptural coffee tables made from American hardwoods. Each piece features unique grain patterns and West African design influences.
Sculptural Furniture
Handcrafted furniture pieces blending West African heritage with contemporary design. Each piece is made from American hardwoods and built to last.
Side Tables
Artisanal side tables combining functionality with sculptural form. Perfect for modern interiors seeking a touch of cultural heritage.
Company Timeline
2008 — Kwadwo Som-Pimpong earns degrees from Carnegie Mellon
Kwadwo graduates with degrees in mechanical and environmental engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, laying the foundation for his future design practice.
2008 — Kwadwo Som-Pimpong earns degrees from Carnegie Mellon
Kwadwo graduates with degrees in mechanical and environmental engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, laying the foundation for his future design practice.
2015 — Crafted Glory founded
Kwadwo establishes Crafted Glory as a sculptural furniture studio in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
2021 — Featured on Etsy Olympics Campaign
Crafted Glory is selected for Etsy's Olympics commercial, bringing the studio's work to a national audience.
2024 — Featured on NBC Nightly News and CNN
Kwadwo and Crafted Glory are featured on NBC Nightly News and CNN, highlighting the studio's unique approach to handcrafted furniture.
2024 — NYC Climate Week Mainstage Speaker
Kwadwo speaks at NYC Climate Week's mainstage, discussing sustainable design and craftsmanship.
2025 — AvroKO Host on Howard Showcase
Selected for AvroKO's Host on Howard showcase during NYCxDESIGN, further establishing the studio's presence in the design world.
