August, 2014 | Richard Oedel, Furniture Master new

The Beauty of Creating Live Edge Furniture

August 27, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

Have you ever heard of live edge furniture? If not, you may be wondering what in the world it is. Live edge (or natural edge) furniture is where the craftsman allows the natural edge of the wood to be a design aspect of the furniture. We often see salvaged wood…

The Advantages of Adding Teak Furniture to Your Living Space

August 21, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

I've talked a lot about mid-century modern furniture on my design blog lately, and if this is a style that interests you, you may want to consider adding teak furniture to your living space. While teak furniture was a defining material used in mid-century furniture design, it has gained popularity in…

Getting Quality From Simplicity: Why Shaker Furniture May Fit Your Style

August 19, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

Are you familiar with Shaker furniture? If not, I want to take a moment to provide you with an overview of this style as it may be something for you to consider during your initial commission process. The Shakers first migrated to America from England in 1774. They separated themselves…

Choosing Your Wood Type: Appreciating the Softness of Basswood

August 13, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

Choosing materials is obviously a critical factor when commissioning a piece of furniture. For those interested in a custom piece of wood furniture, I suggest that you consider basswood. If you're not familiar with basswood, it offers a creamy white sapwood and a pale to reddish brown heartwood. This type of…

Learn More About the Studio Furniture of Today at Our East Coast Contemporaries Exhibit

August 7, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

Some of my readers have the misconception that many of the furniture exhibitions happening around New England are specifically to highlight traditional, antique furniture. This is not the case at all as there are a number of exhibits that also focus on a more modern and contemporary style of furniture. If…

What to Look for in Eco-Friendly Furniture Coating

August 5, 2014September 26, 2016 by roedel

Many of the people that I speak with about commissioning a piece of furniture are interested in learning more about sustainable options. There are a number of ways that you can go green when creating a custom piece of furniture, but one option that I encourage you to explore is an…