There’s an old saying, “God is in the details,” which can mean that whenever you do something important, it’s worth doing thoroughly. When it comes to making Windsor chairs, George Sawyer is all about the ... Read more
The Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers is a collection of talented people and businesses, but it’s not just the furniture makers themselves who make the guild what it is. Our supporting members also play an important ... Read more
Love is in the air! With Valentine's Day around the corner, we could not miss the opportunity to share how our Guild members help love birds around the world commemorate their love in a unique, timeless ... Read more
I, Jim Becker, have just completed a Standing Desk. The customer approached me complimenting a design I had done before, a standing desk based on a Eero ... 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
The Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers is proud to welcome Ray Finan as a new master member. Ray has always been a hands-on guy. As a teenager, he blended his love of working with his hands with a curious mind and ... Read more
It’s 2016 – and that means, for better or worse, it’s time for New Year’s Resolutions yet again. To inspire you to take a fresh approach, we are mixing things up with “design resolutions” you can be ... Read more
Christmastime is here, and although the weather doesn’t seem to agree, Santa still needs to make his rounds in his sleigh. Lucky for Santa, before his long night out on Christmas Eve, he can get a good night’s rest, ... Read more
The mantel takes center stage during the holiday season. It may become home to candles, cards, stockings, ornaments, and other holiday decoration and memorabilia. Or, a space to bring nature in when it is gilded with ... Read more
