Posts Tagged ‘fine furniture exhibits in new england’
After a long absence, Sept 7th open event @ NHIA
I know, it has been a good year since I posted, and I have been meaning to get back, but life has intervened. Indeed, the unfolding dramas in Washington DC have taken up much more of my time and attention than I would have liked, but that aside, I want to invite all of my…
Read MoreLet’s talk Contemporary Furniture – Sept 22nd
When Ken Stone and I chaired the Furniture Society Conference here at MIT in 2010, we worked with Gail Fredell to create a book intended to be an overview of the contemporary furniture landscape in the US. On Tuesday September 22nd, I’ll be talking about the subject, the book, and the furniture that is being…
Read MoreFriday Artist Reception – Schools of Thought – Jan 16, 5-7pm
If you have some time Friday, come join me at the Artist Reception for the Schools of Thought – North Bennet Street School exhibition at the Furniture Masters’ Gallery, 49 South Main Street, Concord NH 03301 All of the artists are graduates of the North Bennet Street School cabinet and furniture program, and this is…
Read MoreNew Furniture Exhibition at Historic Deerfield
If you’re thinking about commissioning a piece of furniture and want some inspiration, I definitely recommend paying a visit to the Flynt Center in Deerfield, Massachusetts. I’ve talked a lot on my design blog about how Massachusetts and the New England region played an important role in early American furniture design. The Flynt Center is…
Read MoreGo Inside the History of New England Furniture This Fall
The fall season offers a number of reasons to explore Massachusetts. As you begin filling up your calendar for the months ahead, consider checking out some of the furniture exhibits in New England. While they will provide you with a great opportunity to learn a little more about the history of our region, these furniture exhibits are also…
Read MoreAnother Opportunity to Get a Feel for Victorian-Style Furniture Is Coming to New England
I frequently use my blog to cover a variety of styles that those interested in commissioning a piece of furniture may want to consider, and I recently touched on Victorian style furniture. If you enjoyed hearing about furniture from the Victorian era and are now intrigued, one of the best furniture exhibits in New England…
Read MoreLearn More About the Studio Furniture of Today at Our East Coast Contemporaries Exhibit
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 you appreciate modern American furniture…
Read MoreSee Some of the NH Furniture Masters’ Recent Works Later This Summer
I talk a lot about my involvement with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters, as the organization puts on a number of events and exhibitions throughout the year that are ideal for those searching for inspiration or information before commissioning a piece of furniture. On July 10, the NH Historical Society will be holding an opening…
Read MoreHandmade Quality From Our NH Furniture Masters Could Be Yours at the Upcoming Silent Auction
One of my favorite events that the New Hampshire Furniture Masters puts on each year is our exhibition and silent auction, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 10 from 5:30-8 pm at the Historical Society in Concord, New Hampshire. This concurring exhibit features examples of some of the finest homemade furniture being…
Read MoreFind the Inspiration for Your Piece From Other Museum Quality Pieces From New England
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 intrigue my clients, as well…
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