Posts Tagged ‘master woodworkers 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 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 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 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 More5 ‘Dont’s’ For Your Wooden Furniture
No one would dispute the beauty of wood furniture and it also can be extremely durable and withstand everyday wear over the years as long as it has been properly maintained. As a fine furniture maker in Boston, I’m often asked for tips for caring for wood furniture. I also thought it would be important to…
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