Our Heritage & Conviction

Crafted with Intention, Built for Generations

Homemiora was founded on a simple principle: furniture should not simply occupy space — it should cultivate calm, tactile connection, and enduring quiet luxury.

Our Origins

The Antidote to Fast Furniture

Established in New York in 2018, Homemiora emerged from an architectural design studio frustrated by the disposable cycle of modern consumer furnishings. We watched mass-manufactured veneer pieces deteriorate within months, ending up in landfills while homes lost their warmth.

We set out to create an uncompromising alternative: heirloom pieces sculpted from single-origin certified American hardwoods, hand-finished with non-toxic botanical waxes, and proportioned with the restraint of classical Scandinavian and Japanese architecture.

"A home is not an art gallery to be stared at; it is a living vessel that should feel more personal, tactile, and grounded with every passing decade."

— Eleanor Vance, Founder & Creative Principal

Homemiora New York Design Studio
Our Journey

Milestones in Mindful Design

Eight years of deliberate growth, artisan partnerships, and material experimentation.

2018

The SoHo Studio Founded

Opened a 4-bench prototype workshop on Mercer Street, crafting bespoke dining tables and sculptural chairs for Manhattan architectural residences.

2021

FSC® 100% Chain-of-Custody Certification

Completed full verification of our timber supply chain. Every cubic foot of American Walnut and White Oak is traced directly to responsibly managed forests in Pennsylvania and Oregon.

2023

Architectural Digest Excellence Award

Awarded Best Sustainable Living Furniture for the Oatmeal Bouclé collection, honoring our zero-foam natural latex and organic wool construction.

2026

Midtown Flagship Showroom & Atelier

Unveiled our permanent 350 Fifth Avenue gallery space, offering tactile material consultation, bespoke wood stain pairing, and white-glove trade service.

The Studio Team

Led by Designers and Master Joiners

A close-knit collective of architects, woodturners, and textile curators.

Eleanor Vance

Eleanor Vance

Founder & Creative Principal

Julian Richter

Julian Richter

Head of Timber Architecture

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Master Joiner & Materials

David Chen

David Chen

Atelier Director & Contact us

Experience the Collection in Person

Schedule a private material consultation at our Manhattan showroom, or speak directly with our Contact us team.

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