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Our Difference

Michael Frazier has been an artist for over thirty years. He studied art at Boise State University. When he began making tables, they were so popular, he began making them full time. That was thirty-two years and four thousand tables ago.

Michael has designed and invented all of the furniture sold by his company, Michael Frazier Designs. His redwood outdoor furniture is original. It is beautiful, durable and different from other products on the market in several ways:

  • Our outdoor redwood furniture is friendly to the environment. The wood and the Tung oil finish are organic and totally renewable. Yet, they are better than anything on the market.
  • We include umbrella holes on two corners so that the owner can move the umbrella. This makes it possible to control where the shade is.

 

  • The outdoor folding tables are wide enough to have room for main dishes or even centerpieces without crowding the place settings.

 

  • The oiled and finished tables and benches are breath-takingly beautiful. The wood (coastal redwood) is so deep it’s prismatic and has hundreds of shades and colors.
  • Benches and tables of our handmade furniture fold up in about a second for storage. They come with storage racks which can be on wheels. They are very easy to move.

  • Every edge is rounded, every leg and the bottoms of the benches. The attention to detail is remarkable.
  • I have never heard of one of our table sets wearing out. We have pictures of sets that are thirty years old and still stunning.
  • We can make custom shapes for any area, with single benches for instance, a bench for each person. If you need a half-round table that still folds, we will do it.

  • Different sizes of tables are available. Four can be seated easily for a small table. Or larger groups can be accommodated, with outdoor dining tables for ten or twelve people.

 

Surprising Facts

In our business, there are things that people find surprising. 

The oil finish that we invented and sell is completely formulated from seed oils, citrus oils and nut oils. It is the best outdoor finish that I’ve ever found. It has no toxins in it and smells like oranges. 

The wood that we use (coastal redwood) is the fastest growing crop tree in North America and is planted and harvested by more tree farmers than any other wood. It is constantly renewed. 

Every outdoor folding table, dining table, wood planter box and patio furniture is environmentally sound and tests green (meaning environmentally friendly).

 

History of Michael Frazier Designs

Being a woodworker, inventor and businessman, Michael Frazier began making outdoor folding tables in the 80s. Here is the timeline of his accomplishments.

1985 – Michael builds his first folding picnic set from pine and sells it in Seattle.

1987 – The Frazier family moves to Los Angeles. Michael sets up a shop in Burbank and the first tables come off the line. 

1987 – Michael sells three table sets to a Sheik in Saudi Arabia and two sets to be used in a castle in Great Britain.

1995 – Michael and family move to Ukiah, CA and set up shop in the heart of Redwood Country (Northern California).

1997 – Michael starts using Tung Oil (Commercial variety) to finish his redwood creations. At the same time he begins research to find a perfect finish for outdoor dining sets that is also organic and green.

2007 – Michael redesigns height of tables and benches to add on the “Perfect Height”. 

2009 – Michael launches the bench with a back that he has designed.

2010 – Michael perfects his search for the perfect finish for his redwood pieces. It is Michael’s Orangewood Oil which utilizes Tung Oil and other oils.  All table sets are finished with this oil. 

2015 – Michael designs and builds 85 redwood planters for the grand opening of a large movie lot in Hollywood.

2020 – Michael announces his products are perfectly green – sustainable redwood, repurposing redwood generated in the shop for smaller redwood products and totally “green” oil finish – Michael’s Orangewood Oil.

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Reviews

“We purchased our first Michael Frazier Design table 30 years ago. It’s still in beautiful shape, and we bought a larger set from him in 2016 with a side bar table for entertaining larger groups. Michael builds the most beautiful furniture for the patio. We love the construction and that the pieces are very sturdy. Plus, everything is easy to fold up for moving or storage. When Michael delivered our new furniture to our home, he gave us care instructions and starter oil to maintain the set. Our new sustainable outdoor furniture has been a wonderful addition to our patio. Thank you very much Michael Frazier Designs!”

Lesley LaSota

“We saw Michael's outdoor furniture and fell in love. We have a picnic table, benches, and a buffet table that we use in our Tahoe backyard. Everything is easy to clean and store away for winter. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again. Thank you for our patio furniture!”

Sarah Feliz

“We ordered a sidebar table from Michael Frazier Designs in 2014 after a long search. The unique folding design makes the tables fold to an astonishingly compact, space-saving size. When it’s unfolded, our redwood table is the perfect size for our patio and seats our family of four comfortably. We also love this table for its versatility, and while we mostly use it as a dining table, we love that we can also lower it to a coffee table height. We have also raised it to use it as a bar and buffet serving table. It is so easy to care for and is a stunning addition to our patio.”

Valerie Roberts

“I have two tables and four benches from Michael, and they are the best! We use them for months every summer at our campsite at Lake Tahoe. The tables and benches are not only unique and beautiful, but they are also strong and durable and fold up into such a small package for storage. Now, three years later, they are still like-new.”

Brian H.

“Our purchase of a large table and sidebar table was the best purchase ever. All products are beautiful and comfortable, and fold-up for storage is amazing. Michael delivered our tables, benches, and storage holders right to our front door and took the time to show us how to set them up, perform oil maintenance, and fold them down for storage during the winter months.”

Tracy Cervantes

“Michael Frazier is an artist and a skilled woodworker and carpenter. He uses the best wood, and his designs are one-of-a-kind. You will never see anything similar anywhere. Michael is honest, and you will have a masterpiece for a lifetime if you care for it. He has all the supplies to help you maintain your treasure. I always recommend his work.”

Lenore Fusano

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