Brennan Simpson is a master woodworker and fine furniture maker specializing in 18th- and 19th-century techniques, with a deep commitment to hand-tool craftsmanship. Every piece he creates is a study in refinement—built to endure for generations, both in structure and in story.

As the son of a woodworker, Brennan’s earliest memories are in the shop, standing at his father’s workbench. That childhood spark grew into a lifelong calling. Today, he is the owner of Simpson Fine Furniture, a custom studio in New Hampshire, where he designs and builds heirloom-quality pieces tailored to each client’s vision.

His work combines time-honored joinery with modern sensibilities, relying on traditional tools and techniques to achieve precision, integrity, and beauty. Brennan believes in the power of skill over machinery—that with a small set of tools and a deep understanding of the craft, a person can build anything.

Beyond the bench, Brennan is an educator and advocate for making woodworking more accessible. He teaches with an emphasis on hand tools, helping students bypass the financial and spatial barriers of industrial equipment. His passion lies in passing down not just the skills, but the values of the craft: patience, humility, and excellence.

Brennan’s work has been featured in Fine Woodworking magazine, and he has shared his expertise as an instructor at the Chicago School of Woodworking and The North Bennet Street School, where he also completed the Cabinet and Furniture Making program. He has lectured on French marquetry and studied under master artisan Patrick Edwards at the American School of French Marquetry. He is a former member of the Charlestown Furniture Makers.

Before dedicating himself full-time to woodworking, Brennan served eight years in the U.S. Army as a member of the Military Police. That discipline, attention to detail, and respect for legacy inform every aspect of his craft.