Artisan Design was founded in summer 1991 and incorporated in 1994 by Laura and Sheldon Padawer. The first stand - the original Gazelle was built for Laura based on architectural engineering and ergonomic properties to eliminate back pain and eyestrain while cofortably seated in a workspace microenvironment. We sold over four hundred Gazelles before the end of 1992. Over sales of frames have grown annually as we added the Lokscroll Scroll Frame,the Ergo ReclinerCompatible Floorstand, and the Elan Tabletop Lapstand. New methods and equipment have allowed us to continue what was once a 8 person shop into a two person operation.