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Find the Inspiration for Your Piece From Other Museum Quality Pieces From New England

June 25, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

I've talked about several furniture exhibits in New England that celebrate the Four Centuries of Massachusetts Furniture, and I highly recommend that my clients familiarize themselves with these events for inspiration for their own pieces. As a fine furniture craftsman, I am able to recreate some of these historical pieces that…

Reclaiming Past Glories: No Wood Is a Lost Cause

June 19, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

[caption id="attachment_477" align="alignright" width="300"] Source: Richard Oedel Fine Furniture[/caption] It's easy to get caught up in all of the quality wood options during the commissioning process. However, one thing that my clients should also consider for their custom piece is using reclaimed wood. Besides being environmentally friendly, using reclaimed wood…

Choosing Your Wood Type: Crafting Your Piece From Hard Maple

June 17, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

[caption id="attachment_470" align="alignright" width="300"] Source: Richard Oedel[/caption] There are a number of factors that you need to consider when commissioning a piece of furniture, such as which material you would like for the furniture to be crafted from. You know by now that I use my design blog from time…

Creating the Smooth Edges: A Lesson in Shaping Wood Furniture

June 11, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

If you're interested in commissioning a piece of furniture, I highly recommend that you take the time to learn a little about the wood furniture making process as it will best help you to determine what you are looking for. Have you ever wondered how furniture craftsmen create a perfectly…

Easy Ways to Keep Your Wood Furniture Safe From the Elements

June 5, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

[caption id="attachment_463" align="alignright" width="224"] Source: Lisa B. via Pinterest[/caption] The demand for outdoor living space is on the rise, and I've had a number of clients come to me in recent years to commission a piece of outdoor wood furniture. Not only does wood furniture help to create a timeless…

Adding the Mid-Century Feel Around Your New Piece of Custom Furniture

June 2, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

[caption id="attachment_461" align="alignright" width="300"] Source: The Long Island Pickers via Pinterest[/caption] One of the more popular trends in furniture today is the mid-century modern style as people tend to love their fine lines and natural hues. Even with a more traditional style you can still add a retro touch to…