One evening, a couple from Texas drove by our workshop in Bridgewater, Vermont, and stopped in with an assignment: Make us a piece of furniture that is one whole piece whilst we are alive, but that, when we move along, ... Read more
Fine furniture makers love it when customers have fun and unique ideas for what they want. It makes for a fun project that turns into a customer's one of a kind dream come true. A recent blog post by furniture maker ... Read more
From the furniture shop of Guild member John Lomas: "The reverse tapers, under cut bevels and contrasting accents have made the Pickwell Dining Table a favorite with my customers. The leaf storage system, as ... Read more
Ash is a wood with many important qualities that appeal to furniture makers and people who appreciate fine furniture. As you'll see, our makers use it in a wide variety of furniture types as a result. Firstly, ash is ... Read more
This past month we learned of the passing of Guild member Richard (Rick) Haver on August 23, 2018. We will remember Rick for his charming personality, friendly demeanor, and beautiful artistry. According to his ... Read more
When Guild member Pete Michelinie was a student at the North Bennet Street School, he had the great opportunity to measure, photograph and trace a beautiful piece of furniture at the RISD Museum in Providence, RI. The ... Read more
“Let go and let the wood speak.” That’s John Lomas' mantra. The Hinesburg, Vt-based furniture maker has listened to the wood for more than 30 years. Well, we like to hear the furniture maker speak, too. We sat ... Read more
A matched cut of wood for furniture is one in which several pieces of wood have matching figure (think: look of grain) because they are cut from one single, thicker piece of wood. One common version of matched cuts of ... Read more
Modern desks require a strong interface with technology. They need a good surface for writing and reading, and a lot of storage space for supplies, but they also need to harbor computers and other machines, including ... Read more
The shape of a piece of furniture is one the most important aspects of its appearance, profile and functionality. Sometimes, that perfect shape is the "demilune." A demilune is a term for a crescent or half-circle ... Read more
