Team

Philadelphia Table Company is a tightly-knit team of dedicated creatives, each with their own unique set of skills and expertise. Your project will be handcrafted by a single maker from start to finish, guaranteeing an exceptional level of care, customization, and attention to detail. Any furniture shop will tell you this isn't the most efficient means of production, but we believe that the single-maker approach yields the highest quality products. Every piece that leaves our shop is a testament to the skill and dedication of our makers.

Paul | Head Honcho
*he/him*
Paul started PTC as a side hustle in 2014, quickly shifting his focus from touring with his rock band to working full time as a woodworker. These days, Paul leads sales and design but leaves most of the building up to his team. An avid outdoorsman, Paul enjoys surfing, hiking, biking, and spending time with his wife, Shea, and their two border collies.

Jackie | Director of Operations
*she/they*
Jackie’s background is in hospitality and community development, so they love managing the day-to-day at the shop and interacting with clients. Originally from Florida but a longtime resident of South Philadelphia, Jackie is a sucker for good design, a game of cards, and a counter seat at the diner.

Sofia | Creative + Technical Designer
*she/her*
Sofia is an Argentine industrial designer with a passion for material innovation, color, and texture. With a background in furniture and retail design, she brings a thoughtful and creative approach to her work. Outside of design, she loves yoga, playing the guitar, watching stand-up comedy, and lingering in sobremesa.

Zip | Foreperson
he/him
Zip has been with PTC since 2020 and is responsible for some of the most complex projects in the shop. He discovered a passion for woodworking when furnishing his first apartment — rather than buying new furniture, he decided to build his own. Outside of work, Zip loves jet-setting to faraway places, adding to his tattoo collection, and eating fancy ice cream.

Chris | Craftsperson
he/him
Chris got into woodworking after he restored an old pie crust table that he found in his attic. He enjoyed the process so much that he started making his own furniture and never looked back. Chris loves baseball (go Phillies), reading, and spending time with his wife Krystal, their son, and two step kids. He continues to build custom pieces to furnish their home.

Mike | Craftsperson + Installer
*he/him*
Mike’s background is in the culinary arts, but woodworking was always a skill he wanted to develop. He spent three years learning the craft as a woodworking apprentice and comes to PTC with a wealth of experience in commercial installations. Outside of work, you’ll find him listening to music, cooking, and spending time with his wife and two girls.

Joe | Craftsperson
he/him
Joe cames to PTC with over 30 years of experience in custom furniture design and fabrication. A graduate of the RIT school for American Crafts, he finds inspiration in work by Wendell Castle and George Nakashima. Joe and his wife recently relocated to Delaware from Upstate New York, where they love spending sunny days at the beach.

Sam | Craftsperson + Jr. Designer

he/him

Sam is a lifelong designer and maker who strives to explore all facets of fabrication and form. He primarily works with wood, ceramics, paint, and fabric, but he is always looking to discover new visual languages to incorporate into his work. Sam was a wrestler from age 3 to 18 and loves a competitive board game, especially Monopoly.