Scott Grove Bio

Scott Grove is a dedicated self-taught craftsman who uses a broad media mix including exotic figured woods, gemstones, precious metal and other materials. For over thirty years he has developed unconventional methods in his approach to furniture making, and is known for layers of artistic expression. Scott's pieces are a combination of unique carved textures, radiant veneers and copper polychrome finishes. He is also known for his unique combination of trompe l'oeil wood carving and mosaic gem inlays.

Scott has been commissioned by major corporations such as Eastman Kodak, Bausch & Lomb and Saatchi & Saatchi Roland in addition to prominent private collectors. He has owned and operated an architectural fiberglass company, and has worked for and created works for world-renown artist, Wendell Castle.

Scott maintains a full time studio in downtown Rochester where he produces commission work, speculative furniture, and limited edition pieces. He is a creative liaison for Smith & Associates Architects of Rochester, NY and is an integral part of the product development team of Robal Glass in Avon, NY, which produces products made from post-consumer recycled glass in soy-based resin.

Scott has been featured in a variety of publications including Fine Woodworking, Fine Home Building, Woodshop News, CWB, Freshwood2, The Artful Home, The Robb Report, Woodworking in Action and HGTV Network's The Furniture Show. He is a contributing writer and has been published in a number of magazines; he also lectures nationally on product design and marketing art furniture. He is the author of Advanced Veneering and Alternative Techniques, published by Schiffer Publications.

A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in environmental design and minor in sculpture, Scott also studied at RIT's School for American Crafts. As a member of The Furniture Society, His work is a part of the permanent collection of the Hunter Museum of American Craft in Knoxville and is seen nationally in galleries and featured exhibitions as well in top craft and furniture shows across the United States.