Black Walnut & Abalone Shell Coffee Table

The Artist Behind Freq of Nature

Hello, my name is TJ and I'm currently based in Columbia, Pennsylvania, a river town along the Susquehanna, where I create each piece by hand. I was born and raised in Lancaster County and have lived throughout Pennsylvania and along Florida's West Coast, where my fascination with nature truly blossomed. I've always felt especially grounded by large bodies of water, from the ocean to rivers and the way water moves through the landscape. That connection has naturally drawn me toward creating unique river tables that bring the beauty and feeling of water into the home.

After surviving a near-fatal bicycle accident that ended a 15-year blue-collar career, woodworking became more than a profession. It became a way to turn adversity into something beautiful and lasting. That same passion inspired me to found the Susquehanna River Creative Conspiracy (SRCC), a nonprofit dedicated to bridging creatives to community through music and the arts.

Community has always been at the heart of everything I create. I believe some of life's most meaningful moments happen around a table with shared meals, deep conversations, celebrations, and quiet mornings with the people we love. Knowing that something I build can become the centerpiece where those memories are made is what makes this work so meaningful to me.

I believe the finest pieces tell a story. Every project is crafted with intention, built to endure for generations, and made to become a meaningful part of your family's story.