When you enter the chairmaking workshop of George and Dave Sawyer, it is like stepping back in time. Old chairs and bending forms hang from the ceiling. Hand-drawn pattern are filed away, some in a cabinet and others ... Read more
Vermont furniture maker Jason Breen brings together two seemingly opposing forces in his work: tradition and innovation. It's a combination that embodies the spirit of Vermont. "Vermont is (in)famous for its Yankee ... Read more
Upcycling is an easy and innovative way to minimize your footprint on the environment, and the practice is a common one among the members of the Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers. It is always incredible to see what ... Read more
The Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers is always looking for new members. Recently, a Journeyman level was added, in addition to the existing Master level furniture maker, to expand the options available to interested ... Read more
When choosing wood for a great piece of furniture, you need to choose a great piece of wood. Fortunately, here in Vermont, we don’t just have sustainable forestry practices, but we also have some great examples off ... Read more
We were recently directed to a humorous story from Guild member Dan Mosheim that we just had to share. A few years ago, Dan submitted a proposal to reproduce some Frank Lloyd Wright furniture. As a part of the ... Read more
Inspired by our locally sourced materials blog, Guild Member Charles Ogg of Charles Ogg Furniture and Design shared with us the following pictures showing the journey of a log -- from storm victim to table. The ... Read more
We Vermonters are a unique breed. We like to do things ourselves, and when we can’t do it ourselves, it’s a cultural norm that we want other Vermonters to be involved. It’s this blend of fierce independence and ... Read more
One of the perks of being a member of the Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers is the opportunity to parlay with peers about the craft. Our craftsmen meet quarterly at a host studio to talk shop, share information and ... Read more
This coming Wednesday communities and organizations across the state will celebrate Earth Day. They'll gather and organize to raise awareness about environmental issues through work, music, food, and art. We're lucky ... Read more
