Testimonials

“We have known Gérard Pierre for over twenty years. We first became acquantied through mutual friends and then, after time, we were blessed with one of the most wonderful, inspiring and significant business/personal relationships we could have imagined... Gérard became our designer, our craftsman, our furniture builder and our calm in the entire storm that goes with such endeavors. Gérard is absolutely the most gifted and talented designer, artist and craftsperson (all rolled into one) that either of us have ever had the privilege to work with.

Gérard does not have the words "it can't be done" in his vocubulary. Everything is possible when Gérard is involved.

We own a fairly typical, 3-level, 4 bedroom home on a lake here in Minnesota. The home was built in 1989 and featured the then popular oak throughout the home... floors, cabinets, built-ins, railings, etc. By 2001 we were ready for a change. We said to Gérard "We love the 'English' look... could you give us some sketches of ideas to change the layout, change the feel in our family room and our living room?" When the sketches (a work of art themselves) arrived, we were thrilled. The before and after pictures of the finished product tell the story.

We highly recommend Gérard Pierre and CBF by Pierre to anyone who desires the highest in quality, professionalism and attention to detail in the design and implementation of home remodeling, furniture, or that little "pet project" you've never figured a way to get off of the ground.”

- Dennis Babcock & Diana Pierce

Gérard and his team are the most talented, meticulous, and do the most beautiful work ever!!! Anything you need, any problem, Gérard will come up with the best solution!

Gérard has transformed our home into a beautiful warm environment from a cold uninviting space.

We would use his services for any changes or problems we ever have in our home.

We highly recommend his company.

- Allan & Lisa Caplan

“I first worked with Gérard Pierre in early 1983. This is prior to the founding of CBF by Pierre and Gérard was working for another company. I had commissioned a bedroom set to be made which was a copy of a very elite Italian furniture design firm. The design was very complex and very difficult to build. Gérard was on the project and executed the job flawlessly. Needless to say, since then I have asked Gérard to create a wide range of furniture and cabinets.

Gérard and CBF by Pierre have created more than twenty different pieces of furniture and built-in cabinets for my residences. The most recent, a wall unit installed this past December has brought raves from everyone who has seen it. The creativity and vision that Gérard has is truly extraordinary. There is no limit to the myriad of materials and finishes available to accomplish a particular look. Gérard's ability to then incorporate unusual and interesting design concepts yet retain function is exceptional.

I was an art minor in college and have a number of strong ideas regarding design, scale and concept. Gérard Pierre has been amazing in his ability to take these ideas and create literal works of art. I have also observed how well he works with interior designers. Gérard's strong sense of scale and environment has often been extremely helpful with regard to space, vertical scale and room layout.

I can say that it has been a distinct pleasure to have had the opportunity to commission Gérard for so many great furnishings for more than twenty-five years. I look forward to continuing this exceptional relationship.

- Richard A. Broms

“We appreciated Gérard's eye for the big picture while attending to every small detail.”

- Dawnelle & Mark MacClosky

“From the concept to the design & drawing, craftsmanship and installation, incredible talent is at CBF By Pierre. We have enjoyed our media center, display cabinets, coffee tables, bedroom pieces, home office, dining table and buffet over the past 25 years!”

- Linda & Max Rutman

“Marlene and I first stared working with Gérard Pierre in 1986. We have found him to be the ultimate professional. He is able to visualize and execute a complete solution for any need you may have from challenging designs to functional results.

His finished product is always done to perfection. Not only is he an incredible talent but he has the highest standards of integrity and business acumen. We have worked with him throughout these many years on numerous projects from cabinetry to free standing furniture using many different mixed medium with the end result always being total satisfaction with the artistry of his work.”

- Tom and Marlene Moscoe

"Over the years CBF has done many projects for us in our home. They are extremely creative in their designs and implementation. Not only are they efficient in their work, but their follow through is impeccable. The materials that they use are of the finest quality.

We would highly recommend CBF.”

- Nancy & Steve Schachtman

“I have worked with Gérard and his company since we built our house which was more than 20 years ago. Gérard has designed and built dining room tables, cabinets, finishings on walls, wall units, a headboard and more for us. Everything he has done for us over the years has been the ultimate in quality and design. We have never been disappointed. Actually, everything has been better than we could have imagined. He first shows us a design and we work together to make sure it is what we want. He is great at conceptualizing our desires and then drawing them out. He then chooses materials and finishes to show us. His finishes are amazing! They always are unique and beautifully enhance whatever he is building.

Most recently, Gérard and his company built a coffee table for our home in Florida. He built it out of granite and made it look like a combination of sand and sea which is a wonderful complement to our condo. Everyone who visits remarks how beautiful the table is. We don't even want to put anything on it because the table itself is a work of art just as all his work has been for us. It is never "just furniture" - always works of art! Needless to say, I would highly recommend Gérard and his company to anyone wanting beautifully unique, quality work.“

- Sheri Rosoff Abrams

“We have used the services and skill of Pierre for twenty years. Each time his creativity and pride in his work has been beyond our expectations, and his workmanship and diligence is always beyond reproach.

We have the utmost confidence in him and his work.”

- Frank & Toby Berman

There are levels of quality in the creation of furniture and cabinetry work in this world. Gérard Pierre & his company CBF by Pierre are so far above anybody else in the creation, design & overall excellance of quality and customer service in this field.

CBF by Pierre has been designing & creating furniture for my family for over 25 years. If you hire him, you are simply hiring the finest craftsman you will ever find.

- Bruce & DeDe Diker

“I have worked with Girard on several projects over the past 8 years. He has created two family room wall units and two bedroom wall units. He's a pleasure to work with and we love everything he's done. The pieces came out even better than we envisioned! Not only is he a master craftsman and designer, but also very creative and a perfectionist. Every detail was perfect.

I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for custom cabinetry.”

- Shirley Frank

“As a designer interested in quality, detail, beauty and craftsmanship, Gérard @ CBF is a master in the furniture field - anything you can dream up he can create!! We have worked together on many projects including kitchens wall units, office furniture, bars, bathrooms, tables, chests, bathrooms, bedroom sets and the list goes on and on. His finishing is one of a kind and after 20 plus years, I'm still satisfied and I think that's a first for me!! My customers think he's the master!!”

- Jan Dolphin

“First, after 20 some years, Gérard is my good friend. He is an artist, a furniture builder, a cabinet maker. He can take an idea and create beauty.

He is always there for any service one would need. He loves what he does. He is my good friend.”

- Dan Luther

“Gérard designed the floor plan and the furniture for our new offices and we couldn't be happier with the way it all turned out. He has a gift for design which makes his furniture interesting and practical at the same time. We get a lot of compliments!”

- Bob Schoenbaum

“We would like to thank Gérard Pierre and CBF for the stunning piece that they designed and created for our master bathroom. Paul and I had a picture of a beautiful French Antique, from an issue of Architectural Digest, that we wanted to find to use as our vanity, but alas we found that the pictured piece was one of a kind and a true artifact. We were disappointed, then a friend told of us about Gérard. So we met with him and showed him the picture to which he said, "I can recreate the same piece for you." Gérard listened carefully to our desires, he researched and meticulously crafted a piece of art for us.

Many people who see our vanity truly think it was shipped over from FRANCE! Gérard and his company are examples of people who take pride in their workmanship. This piece rose above any expectations we had. He is dependable and complete in every respect. We would not hesitate to call on him again and would be pleased to talk to anyone who is considering Gérard and CBF.

Thanks again”

- Becky & Paul Walser