Posts by Richard Oedel
Design Museum Boston’s Street Seats Exhibit Features Reimagined Public Benches in Boston’s Fort Point Channel Area
Design Museum Boston is New England’s first museum that is dedicated specifically to the world of design. The mission of the museum is to demonstrate the impact that design has on our everyday lives while bringing together and raising the awareness of the local design community. While the museum hosts a number of exciting…
Read MoreCheck Out “Furniture Masterworks,” The New Hampshire Furniture Masters’ 2013 Designbook
Each year the New Hampshire Furniture Masters publish a book which features some the latest furniture designs from the year, and the 2013 Designbook is now available for you to enjoy. The book is full of inspirational hand made studio furniture designed by the Furniture Masters, many of whom are local artists, and we wanted…
Read MoreThe New Hampshire Furniture Masters are Dedicated to Education, Workmanship, and Creating Unique, High-Quality Pieces
Formed in 1994 by some of the most renowned furniture makers in the New Hampshire area, the New Hampshire Furniture Masters are dedicated to raising public awareness of the craft of fine furniture making and building an audience that appreciates these handmade, high quality pieces. This unique organization is able to create excitement for its…
Read MoreAdvantages of Custom Furniture: Higher Quality, Longer Lasting, and Better Suited to Your Needs
When it comes to furnishing your home, you have two basic choices to make. You can either purchase furniture and accessories from a local home goods store and risk that your neighbor will have the same pieces, or you can truly have your home be a reflection of your personality by investing in custom furniture. Not…
Read MoreSee Selections from the NH Furniture Masters at the Society of Arts and Crafts in Boston
Whether you just have an appreciation for fine furniture, or are in the market for a high quality custom made piece, attending one of the upcoming furniture exhibits in New England can provide you with a great introduction to local furniture craftsmen. The Creative Minds, Disciplined Hands: Selections from the New Hampshire Furniture Masters exhibit…
Read MoreHelp Me Create Your Dream Piece: Learn More About My Commission Process
If you’re looking for that perfect piece of furniture to complete your home’s interior design, why not consider a custom made piece? Not only can you get exactly what you are looking for, but the process itself is more seamless than you may think. I like to make the commission process an enjoyable experience for…
Read MoreThe Federal Style Features Gently-Curving Lines and Tapered Legs
If you are in search of design trends and aesthetics to give your home a unique feel, why not consider a Federal Style piece? This elegant style dates back to the early 19th century when America was finally independent from Britain and our young country relied on immigrant furniture craftsman to use traditional European techniques…
Read MoreSee Select Pieces from New Hampshire Furniture Masters Members at the Gallery at Somes Sound in Mount Desert, Maine
If you are looking for upcoming furniture exhibits in the New England area, mark your calendar to attend the Platform Exhibit at the Gallery at Somes Sound, which takes place from June 30 to July 28. The event will feature select pieces of extraordinary custom furniture from artists including Jon Brooks, John Cameron, Jeffrey Cooper,…
Read MoreWelcome to the New Online Home of Richard Oedel, Fine Furniture Master of South Boston!
Welcome to your new virtual gathering place for Richard Oedel, a blog for homeowners, fellow furniture craftsmen, and others interested in furniture design and custom furniture in the Northeastern United States! This blog will soon become your main source for information on topics such as: – The advantages of purchasing a custom piece over a…
Read MoreThe New Hampshire Institute of Art Features Works from the New Hampshire Furniture Masters From June 7 to June 29
There are several upcoming furniture exhibits that will be taking place in the New England area this summer, and the New Hampshire Institute of Art will be featuring work by the New Hampshire Furniture Masters from June 7 through June 29. The event kicks off with the exhibition opening reception on Friday, June 7 from…
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