Business Details
23 Years
experience
Custom Sacred Space Furniture & Worship Furnishings
Thompson & Thompson combines theological expertise with masterful woodworking to create custom furnishings for worship environments. Founded by Erich Thompson, a former pastor with over two decades of congregational leadership experience, the business emerged from a passion for both spiritual ministry and artisanal craftsmanship. Our process begins with deep listening to understand each client's unique vision, followed by collaborative design development that integrates aesthetic preferences with functional worship needs.Utilizing a blend of traditional woodworking techniques and modern tools, we transform raw materials into sacred furniture that reflects the community's identity and supports meaningful liturgical practices. With installations across the Eastern United States, our work bridges the gap between spiritual intentionality and tangible artistry, ensuring each piece becomes an enduring part of the congregation's worship experience.
Services
Worship Furniture Design
Custom Sanctuary Furnishings
Collaborative Design Process
Theological Consultation
Furniture Fabrication
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of congregational leadership experience informs functional worship design
- Collaborative process prioritizes client vision and theological considerations
- Unique integration of theological training with master woodworking skills
- Custom designs tailored specifically for sacred spaces
- Hands-on craftsmanship from concept to completion
What people say
Unlike anything from a catalog
Opportunity to fine-tune designs
Dedicated to providing design ideas
Craftsman with theological understanding
Creative puzzle problem-solving
Services
Worship Furniture Design
Custom worship furniture design begins with theological consultation and space assessment. Our process integrates client vision with functional requirements for communion tables, pulpits, and baptismal fonts. Each design undergoes multiple review stages to ensure alignment with spiritual and practical needs before fabrication begins.
Custom Sanctuary Furnishings
Handcrafted sanctuary furnishings combine traditional woodworking with modern techniques. We create unique pieces that reflect each congregation's identity while maintaining durability for regular liturgical use. Our work includes processional crosses, choir stalls, and altar ensembles.
Collaborative Design Process
Our collaborative approach involves multiple stages of client input, from initial concept sketches to final adjustments. We prioritize understanding both aesthetic preferences and functional worship requirements through site visits and theological discussions.
Theological Consultation
Leveraging 20+ years of pastoral experience, we provide theological insights during design development. This ensures furniture supports worship practices while reflecting the congregation's spiritual identity and liturgical traditions.
Furniture Fabrication
Using a blend of traditional hand tools and modern machinery, we transform raw lumber into sacred furniture. Each piece undergoes meticulous detailing with hand-carving and finishing techniques to achieve both beauty and lasting durability.
People
Erich Thompson
Owner & Master Woodworker
Rev. Dr. Erich Thompson combines 20+ years of pastoral experience with master woodworking skills. Former Union Seminary professor and congregational leader, he creates worship furniture that bridges theological insight with artisan craftsmanship.
Questions
What types of sacred spaces do you work with?
We serve diverse worship environments including churches, synagogues, and seminaries across the Eastern US.
How does the collaborative design process work?
We begin with listening sessions and site visits to understand your vision, followed by iterative design development.
Can you accommodate specific theological requirements?
Yes, Erich's 20+ years in pastoral ministry help integrate theological considerations into functional designs.
What's your typical project timeline?
Current lead time ranges from 10-18 months to allow thorough design and craftsmanship.
How are delivery logistics handled?
Clients choose cost-effective options like pickup, parishioner transport, or half-way handoffs.
