Paul Troyano has been handcrafting artistic and functional furnishings and furniture using re-purposed Louisiana trees and recycled wood for over 30 years. His favorites are Cedar, Camphor, Avocado, Mulberry, Magnola, Cypress, Sweet Olive, Walnut and Pear.

Paul has been able to make his own lumber from local trees and air dry the boards so they are ready to use for furniture, bowls and other useful items. With Nature as his inspiration and feeling that trees are one of our most valued resources, Paul enjoys using multiple woods in projects like bowls, bow ties, lamps and cutting boards. Through a process of laminating or building up thin layers of wood, Paul creates unique furniture and kitchen furnishings, as well as games such as Morris, Chess and Tangrams.