Avoirdupois “Objects of Weight” operates a vertically-integrated furniture and lighting manufactory in lower Manhattan. All facets of production are completed within the multi-level studio on Varick Street including CNC machining, robotic machining, welding, annealing, heat treatment, fabrication, finishing, woodworking, upholstery, ceramics, electronic design, engineering, testing and final assembly. All pieces are designed and engineered by James Stumpf and fabricated under his supervision. Manufactory visits permitted by appointment only.