(All photos courtesy Lucid Tree Design)

On a quiet stretch of land in Spirit Lake, surrounded by towering pines and the rugged textures of the Pacific Northwest, artisan Anthony Berry has carved out much more than a workshop.  

He has built a calling — one rooted in family, craftsmanship, and a deep reverence for the natural world.

At 39, Anthony is the creator behind Lucid Tree Design, a one‑man operation producing some of North Idaho’s most striking handmade furniture and custom metalwork.

Anthony speaks sparingly, choosing his words with the precision of someone who would rather let his creations do the talking.  

“I can stand by my work,” he says simply.  

And he can — because every piece that leaves his shop has passed through his hands from start to finish. Every single part, every single piece is hand forged, custom cut in his mill. 

A Legacy Born in Sawdust 

Anthony’s journey began decades ago in the shop of his grandfather, Walter Silva, a master craftsman and boat builder. As a boy of about 13, Berry spent hours watching Silva shape wood with quiet mastery. Those moments, he says, shaped everything that came after. 

“He was the light of the world in our family,” Anthony says. “He was a huge inspiration — what he could do with tools and wood.” 

Determined to honor that legacy, Anthony began with simple woodworking, learning to mill, sand, and shape pieces of furniture.  

“It kind of stuck with me,” he recalls. “I’m the type of guy that wants to do it myself.” 

 Self‑taught and relentlessly curious, he began collecting older tools, experimenting with techniques, and pushing himself to see what else was possible.  

 “It’s pretty addicting,” he admits. 

Evolving into a Multitalented Artisan 

What began with furniture soon expanded — knife making, blacksmithing, metal forging, and eventually full-scale custom furniture. Anthony’s pieces today include dining tables, coffee tables, trunks, decorative ironwork, and his now‑beloved “whimsical” creations that blend the rustic with the artistic. 

He finds beauty in the contrast.  

“Metal and wood complement each other,” Anthony says. 

Much of his inspiration comes from the landscape around him. Fall colors, twisted branches, the way light plays off textured bark — all of it influences his designs.  

“North Idaho has a lot of that,” he says. “I want to show people how beautiful these trees are.” 

Anthony’s style leans heavily into large beams, iron accents, and the raw, organic shapes the Northwest is known for. Whenever possible, he uses traditional methods — blending old‑world craftsmanship with modern creativity. 

“It comes from the heart,” he says. “I was born to be an artist. It’s in my heart. It’s in my bones.” 

Building a Business, One Relationship at a Time 

Anthony spent his first five years selling at farmers markets, building barbecue tools, knives, and coat racks. But his passion was always furniture. As demand grew, so did the scale of his projects. Today, he produces custom, high‑end pieces for clients across the region, many of whom bring him wood from their own land or even beloved trees from their front yards. 

“It’s also about trust and relationships,” Anthony said. “Doing exactly what I said I would do.” 

On his Spirit Lake property, he now operates a complete design shop and wood mill.  

“We can get it done in one place,” he says.  

The variety of work keeps him energized: “I never get bored.” 

Crafting the Future 

Anthony sees his work not just as a career, but a responsibility — to keep craftsmanship alive and inspire younger generations to create with their hands.  

“I want to encourage youth to work with their hands,” he says. 

And though he is a man deeply connected to tradition, he is also someone still finding new ways to express himself. A lifelong skateboarder and at-home chef, Anthony carries creativity into every corner of his life, whether experimenting with recipes or reshaping a slab of local cedar into something breathtaking. 

About 15 years after settling in Spirit Lake, Anthony remains grounded, grateful, and driven by faith in his path.  

“I absolutely found 100% of my calling,” he says. “Challenges aren’t obstacles — they’re opportunities. That’s part of the fun for me.” 

Find more of his work on Facebook and Instagram under Lucid Tree Design. 

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