About
At 1879 Design Co.—named for the year the Town of Silver Cliff was officially formed—we believe every project should be built with care, character, and purpose. Inspired by the historic mining boom that built Colorado, our work blends timeless craftsmanship with modern design.
From custom furniture and wood signs to home remodeling, restoration, and construction, we help homeowners and businesses bring their vision to life.
Whether you’re adding a statement piece of furniture, updating a single space, or building your dream home, we design to reflect your vision and build in honor of the past while elevating the present.
Kim Stone, Founder of 1879 Design Co.At 1879 Design Co., every piece of furniture and every project is built with care, precision, and a deep respect for the history of the Wet Mountain Valley and Colorado’s unique architectural style. Founder Kim Stone brings together a lifetime of woodworking experience, formal sustainable design education, and professional training in both fine furniture and business management to deliver work that is as functional as it is timeless.
Kim grew up learning the craft in her father’s custom woodshop, gaining hands-on experience with tools and techniques from an early age. She later studied sustainable design, drafting, sculpture, furniture making, and marketing at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts. To complement her design expertise with strong business skills, she pursued a Master of Business Administration at Colorado State University.
Her professional journey included an apprenticeship at a fine furniture studio in Denver, where she specialized in building high-end antique reproductions. From cabinets and chests to dining tables and beds, Kim honed her mastery of traditional joinery, hand tools, and finishing techniques—skills she now combines with modern machinery to create work that balances heritage craftsmanship and contemporary precision.
Today, Kim leads 1879 Design Co. in Silver Cliff, Colorado, where she and her team design and build custom furniture, wood signage, and full-scale home projects. Inspired by Danish, Japanese, and Shaker design philosophies, her work emphasizes function, comfort, and enduring quality—pieces that look at home in any space, any season, any year.
Kim and her family call Silver Cliff home, where they enjoy the region’s storied history, tight-knit community, and stunning mountain ranges. When not working on a project or spending time outdoors with four dogs, she and her wife volunteer as members of Custer County Search and Rescue.
