Posts Tagged ‘richard oedel’
Yes, that is our table in back of the new Cabinet Members!
Honored to swear in our new cabinet. Ready to get to work with a great team! pic.twitter.com/CDH7G8UlzJ — Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) January 8, 2015 This was posted by the new Massachusetts Governor, Charlie Baker. And just behind the new cabinet members is our new oval table! Nice to see it getting some exposure!
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 MoreHH Richardson – The Tables
The finished tables are here, and yes, they were delivered on time, arriving by white glove delivery service on the morning of the 24th of November. And the round table came out just as well. The oval table was carved on the bottom posts, and everything about them was mahogany. It’s difficult to get…
Read MoreHH Richardson table? Maybe… (part 1)
When the call came, it was in the form of a definitive attribution. “The table was made by HH Richardson and we need to repair it, and then make a duplicate.” It is the oval table in the foreground of this 1897 photo of the library. Henry Hobson Richardson was the architect who won the…
Read MoreThe Spirit House
Twelve years ago when we went to Thailand, we noticed architectural-model-sized decorated houses at almost every residence. And hotel. And public building. But what are they, we wondered. They are Spirit Houses, and while we haven’t seen any around here in Boston, we were intrigued . A Spirit House is a shrine to the protective spirit…
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 MoreWant to Know More About the Hard Maple in Your Furniture?
When commissioning a piece of furniture, you owe it to yourself to learn as much as you can about the various materials that can be used to create your ideal piece. I have a number of clients that opt to use hard maple in their furniture, likely because it’s very durable and finishes well. But…
Read MoreIf You See This on Your Furniture, You Need to Call a Professional
If you notice a scratch or scuff on your wood furniture, is it something that you should attempt to repair yourself or should you call a professional? As a fine furniture maker in Boston that is experienced in working with all types of hardwoods, I would highly recommend that you contact a professional if you see…
Read MoreAre Your Cleaning Supplies for Your Fine Furniture Eco-Friendly?
Now more than ever people are concerned about using eco-friendly cleaning supplies in their home, whether it be to scrub the bathroom floor or to maintain the beauty of their wood furniture. As a fine furniture maker, I understand that when you’re commissioning a piece of furniture, you are not only looking for a green-friendly process,…
Read MoreThink You Know Everything about Your Wooden Furniture? We’ll Educate You
You may think you know everything about wooden furniture, but I am often surprised to find that many clients have misconceptions about what defines a quality piece of wood furniture and how to properly care for it. With this in mind, I wanted to take a moment to clear up some of these common myths about…
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