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Custom Furniture Files: A New Look For An Old Favorite

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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

This entry was posted in Custom Furniture, Exploring Custom Furniture Styles, Member Work on November 16, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.
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Awesome Ash Furniture

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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 entry was posted in Exploring Custom Furniture Styles, Member Work on September 4, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.

Remembering Furniture Maker Richard Haver and His Work

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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

This entry was posted in Current News on August 28, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.
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Recreating An Iconic Piece of Early American Furniture

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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

This entry was posted in Current News, Exploring Custom Furniture Styles, Member Work on August 9, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.
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11 Questions with Furniture Maker John Lomas

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“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

This entry was posted in Current News, Vermont Living on July 12, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.

The Design Potential of Matched Veneers

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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

This entry was posted in Custom Furniture, Exploring Custom Furniture Styles, Member Work on June 19, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.

Custom Furniture Design: Desk and Return From Craft to Install

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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

This entry was posted in Custom Furniture, Exploring Custom Furniture Styles, Member Work on May 11, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.

The Shape of Furniture: The Demilune Table

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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

This entry was posted in Custom Furniture, Exploring Custom Furniture Styles, Member Work on April 16, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.

Custom Furniture: Working With Clients is the Best Part

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Some new customers don't realize how integral their input is to the artistic process of making custom furniture. Recently, a customer of furniture maker John Lomas was so pleased with a table they worked with Lomas to ... Read more

This entry was posted in Custom Furniture, Member Work on April 2, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.

Love & Craft: The Story of Charles Shackleton and Miranda Thomas

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Master furniture maker and Guild member Charles Shackleton first met Miranda Thomas in England in 1978. Both were overseas art students: Miranda from Australia; Charlie from Ireland. Little did they know that this ... Read more

This entry was posted in Current News, In the Studio, Vermont Living on March 2, 2018 by Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers.

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  • Tables
    • Dining Tables
    • Occasional, Coffee, & End Tables
    • Hall & Sofa Tables
    • Game Tables
  • Desks
  • Seating
    • Chairs
    • Upholstered
    • Benches
    • Stools
    • Rocking Chairs
  • Accessories
    • Mirrors, Lamps, Boxes, etc
  • Cabinets
    • Bureaus, Chests, & Armoires
    • Bookcases
    • Sideboards
    • TV & Audio Cabinets
    • Case Clocks
  • Sculptural
  • Built-in Units
  • Available Now
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    A new year is finally upon us — which means it’s the perfect time to add some new life to your space. And to help you on your hunt for the perfect one-of-a kind furniture to upgrade your space, we’ve pulled together some of the best pieces from our furniture makers. From a new bed […]

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