About Us

For more than forty years, David Naso Designs has served homes, businesses, and places of worship, regionally and nationally, crafting hardwood
furniture that unites structural integrity, precision and artistry.

Founder David Naso—an Iowa City designer and daily practitioner of Zen Buddhism for over 45 years— brings mindfulness and mastery to every stage of the process. Rooted in decades of handwork, his practice honors the quiet discipline of process. Each piece begins with handpicked domestic hardwoods and is shaped through attentive collaboration—with individuals, families, and designers—to ensure it lives meaningfully within its intended space.

At David Naso Designs, we build tomorrow’s heirlooms: custom wood furnishings designed to delight not only you, but generations to come. Every creation reflects our commitment to longevity, craftsmanship, and care.

Contact us to begin your collaboration. Together, we’ll bring enduring form to the spirit of your space.