Arden Riddle Foundation

Arden Riddle was a prolific studio craftsman who produced furniture for more than half a century. He is recognized for his high-quality wood materials, timeless and functional designs, and impeccable craftsmanship. Reference worked alongside the Arden Riddle Foundation to help preserve the designer’s legacy and bring his collection into the digital realm.

SERVICES
Brand Identity, Website

COLLABORATORS
Copywriting: Casey Nichols

Arden Riddle Furniture Studio
Arden Riddle logo burnished into a wooden table.

We began our process with a look back through the archives to help inform our approach. We redrew the artist’s original mark, seen on his workshop doors and burned into a finished piece.

Antique furniture tag with instructions not to remove it, listing materials as foam rubber, polyester foam, and cotton. Contains Ohio registry number, a blue Ohio State Stamp, and manufacturer information for Arden Riddle Furniture Designs, Copley, Ohio.

Typography found on past materials, such as furniture tags, inspired the system used throughout the website.

Custom table built by Arden Riddle
Arden Riddle in his studio
Business card design for the Arden Riddle Foundation by Reference
Sample spread from an Arden Riddle catalog.
Notecard for Arden Riddle Foundation designed by Reference

Layout for furniture pages was inspired by the original catalogs created by the founder.

Black and white advertisement showing two office chairs. The first chair is a wooden armchair with a high back and cushioned seat. The second chair is an ergonomic office chair with a high back, armrests, and a swiveling base with wheels.
Chair designed by Arden Riddle