Owners Mike Parker and Ann Cowperthwaite shared studio space in downtown Raleigh's Boylan Heights neighborhood for many years before falling in love and combining their artisan efforts to form Eidolon Designs. In 1998, Ann and Mike joined their two businesses, broadening Eidolon's scope and re-confirming the mission of quality, design, and craftsmanship.
They further committed in marriage in 2001. Ann Cowperthwaite is a sculptor, teacher, and affable personality. She is the voice to the vision, helping you understand how we can accomplish your goals. In naming Eidolon, she set the precedent of integrity with which we apply ourselves. Ann is paramount in building Eidolon's strong relationship with the design and arts community in Raleigh.
They further committed in marriage in 2001. Ann Cowperthwaite is a sculptor, teacher, and affable personality. She is the voice to the vision, helping you understand how we can accomplish your goals. In naming Eidolon, she set the precedent of integrity with which we apply ourselves. Ann is paramount in building Eidolon's strong relationship with the design and arts community in Raleigh.
Services
Designing. Integrating. Engineering. Making. Completing. With every day and every hand-crafted piece, we're honing our skills to give clients the absolute best we have to offer. Husband-and-wife team Mike Parker and Ann Cowperthwaite - joined by three fine craftsmen in Shaun Bennett, Chris Hayward, and Ned Dibner - have been making exceptional pieces by hand in our downtown Raleigh studio for more than 35 years.
Every project that comes into the Eidolon studio is addressed with full attention. After 30 years as master craftsmen, we must have a firm grasp of installation and environmental conditions affecting the piece, as this informs all other decisions during the design, planning, and construction process.
We create one-of-a-kind pieces and installations by overseeing all aspects of the project: planning, detailing, engineering, fabrication, finishing, and installation. Our custom work is the result of a unique process focused on imaginative problem solving, where details are considered up front, written specifications define expectations, and the client relationship is a communicative partnership.
The art is in making it look easy, no matter the complications beneath the surface. We developed a strenuous process to ensure all of our work is beautiful, functional, and long-lasting. The first consideration is always site conditions: what is the environment, what are the materials? All materials are sensitive to temperature, humidity, and use, including finishes.
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Commendations from Past and Existing Clients
“Eidolon Design is one of the best when it comes to quality, workmanship and design.” - Judy Pickett, Interior Designer/Owner of Design Lines Ltd.
“… Eidolon Designs has a passion for detail design, materials and execution. If there’s wood involved in your ideas, you want Eidolon Designs to make them happen. If there’s metal or stone involved, all the better.” - Greg Flynn, Architect
“… Meals take at this table are a gracious and welcome affair and the table itself is as significant a part of this occurrence as the food prepared
“Eidolon Design is one of the best when it comes to quality, workmanship and design.” - Judy Pickett, Interior Designer/Owner of Design Lines Ltd.
“… Eidolon Designs has a passion for detail design, materials and execution. If there’s wood involved in your ideas, you want Eidolon Designs to make them happen. If there’s metal or stone involved, all the better.” - Greg Flynn, Architect
“… Meals take at this table are a gracious and welcome affair and the table itself is as significant a part of this occurrence as the food prepared
