Perched along County Route 10 just outside Hudson, New York, Romber Works is the kind of shop you could easily pass by without realizing the level of artistry happening inside. The space hums quietly with the sounds of saws, sanders, and the slow rhythm of careful work — the work of Ross Brown, a cabinetmaker who has spent nearly four decades refining the relationship between wood, design, and human use.

Ross began woodworking in the mid-1980s, long before “custom” became a buzzword. At Romber Works, custom still means personal: each kitchen, built-in, or vanity begins as a conversation, sketched by hand, then brought to life through detailed 3D renderings and careful joinery. His approach bridges the sensibilities of traditional craftsmanship and modern design — the warmth of old-world methods meeting the clean geometry of contemporary spaces.

Clients describe him as a rare combination of artist and collaborator. He listens closely, asks questions that clarify what people actually want, and remains involved in every stage of the process — from concept to installation. The results speak quietly but confidently: cabinetry that feels inevitable in its setting, as though the room was built around it.