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Vermont Shaker: A Sampler from the Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers

It was 1774. A small, radical group of English Protestants emigrated to America, coming to port in Watervliet, NY. Within a half century's time, these dancing, singing ‘Shaking Quakers’ had founded a network of ... Read more

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Lines and Arcs–Studio Furniture by Jas. Becker, Cabinetmaker

We asked Jim Becker to describe his personal approach to woodworking and the response was really simple. In three neat, powerful words he replied, “Lines and Arcs.” As an association of master level craftsmen, ... Read more

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Furniture and Its Footprint: Richard Bissell Fine Woodworking

It’s hard to believe you’re only minutes off the interstate as you wind up Route 5 toward Richard Bissell’s Fine Woodworking Shop. Signal Pine Farm, located in Putney’s southeast corner, was a working ... Read more