How would you describe your style? Earthy, honest, live-able design. Refined, but raw. Minimal in form but large in spirit.

Do you remember the first thing you made? I’ve made things out of wood my whole life. The first thing I made where I was like “this is furniture, I designed this” was a three legged chair I made out of Ponderosa Pine from Hansen's Lumber in Santa Fe, NM and Oak dowels from Home Depot. I was 25 and had just finished building a small adobe casita from the ground up. We needed dining chairs.

Before I started making I… Was a photographer living in a tent. Making pictures.

If I weren’t a maker I’d be... A Ski Bum.

If I could run away I’d go… Live off the grid in AK.

What would be on your maker’s soundtrack? Frank Ocean, Kendrick, Maggie Rogers, Jason Isbell and everything Country.

What is your perfect day? A warm sunny day skiing good snow in the backcountry of eastern Oregon.

Last book you read? This House of Sky by Ivan Doig

What would your last meal be? Green Chile Stew, fresh tortillas, and a few cans of dank IPA.

Favorite scent? A pine forest in hot sun.

What is the most challenging project you have worked on? Why? Anything with upholstery. It’s such an emotional process.

Where did you grow up? I grew up in rural upstate New York in a log cabin my parents built in the early 80’s . Close to the southern edge of the Adirondacks on a 110 acre farm that has been in my family for over 200 years.

Favorite time of day? Beer-thirty

What is your favorite family tradition? Persisting outside together in cold, windy, and/or wet climates.

What song best describes your work ethic? Sublime “What I Got”

Favorite thing to cook? Potatoes

What are you currently watching? Her with Joaquin and Scarlett

What are you most thankful for? I’m thankful to be able to work alongside amazing and talented people everyday, making furniture for a living.

To see more of Michael’s work visit, www.mchlrbbns.com or Instagram @_michael_robbins