Posts Tagged ‘cabinetmakers in boston ma’
Louis Comfort Tiffany – Chairmaker
At the Winter Antiques Show in New York this weekend, I ran across this chair at the Hirschl&Adler Gallery booth. Made by Louis Comfort Tiffany (yes, the same guy who did all of those wonderful lamps) sometime around 1891-93, it is a sidechair, and H&A has a table that is also similar. So I…
Read MoreYes, 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 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 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 MoreHardwood 101: What Do You Know About Black Cherry?
Since I feel that it’s very important that you take the time to research the various material choices available before commissioning a piece of furniture, I often use my design blog to highlight some hardwoods that you might want to consider using. As a fine furniture maker in Boston, I’ve worked with a variety of…
Read MoreAre You Cleaning Your Wooden Countertops Correctly?
Are you one of the lucky people that has a kitchen that features gorgeous butcher block countertops? If so, there is no doubt that you are the envy of many, as wooden countertops not only introduce a sense of warmth to a kitchen, but are also highly functional as well. But the challenge with wooden…
Read More6 Trends to Keep in Mind When Customizing Your Cabinetry
Perhaps no element has more influence on your kitchen’s design than cabinetry. Our craftsmen at Fort Point Cabinetmakers can help you to customize your cabinetry to not only enhance the functionality of your kitchen, but show off your sense of style as well. When deciding how you want to have your cabinetry customized, consider the following…
Read MoreHand in the Craft: Opportunities to Learn About Furniture and Cabinet Making
Have you ever been interested in learning more about the craft of furniture making? If you’ve had a chance to check out some of the furniture exhibits happening around New England and are inspired to learn more (and perhaps have your own hand in the craft), North Bennet Street School (NBSS) in Boston is a…
Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: Incorporating Sweetgum Into Your Cabinet Plans
In most homes, the kitchen is the gathering spot, whether you’re entertaining friends or sitting down to a family meal. Since so much time is spent in the kitchen, why not make the space one-of-a-kind? Commissioning custom work is one way to put your personal touch on the space, and if you take the time to…
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