THE STUDIO

December Box is Mark A. Williams' design and fabrication studio in Brooklyn, New York.

For over 25 years, Mark and his studio have been an invaluable resource for the design trades, artists, and private clients on projects requiring their unique ability to merge art, design, and science.  Often sought for their discretion, ("a secret weapon wielded by in-the-know New York City architects and interiors designers") the studio forges highly collaborative relationships with gallerists, collectors, makers, celebrities and students alike.

December Box's work is rooted in broad materials research, thoughtful engineering, and the interplay between traditional forms and contemporary production techniques. The studio strives to make playful, useful things imbued with grace and honesty.

Born and raised in Bennington, Vermont, Williams studied fashion and sculpture at Pratt Institute and subsequently trained in art fabrication, model making, traditional cabinetry and installation, before establishing December Box in 1996.  He lives in New York City and shares a studio at the Brooklyn Navy Yard with his partner and frequent collaborator, Mary L Chan, of Bartleby Objects.

PROJECTS

December Box is perhaps best known for their Bronze Table-Top Dimmer, carried exclusively by BDDW at their Crosby Street showroom since 2001.  Mark also launched and spearheaded BDDW's upholstery division in Philadelphia in 2010.

Additional industry clients over the years include: Deborah Berke Associates, Brent Buck Architects, Elizabeth Roberts Design, Callidus Guild, Studio DB, William Lipton Gallery, Brad Ford ID., The Public Art Fund.

December Box’s inaugural collection (2022) can be seen at OTRAS FORMAS nyc.