Posts Tagged ‘new hampshire furniture masters’
Choosing 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…
Read MoreNow’s Your Chance to Meet Some of Our Furniture Masters This Fall
Having the honor of serving as Chairman of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association, I often mention this unique organization on my design blog. Not only does this the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association celebrate the craft of fine furniture making in the region, but it also hosts a number of exhibits throughout the year that could…
Read MoreHow to Give Your Custom Piece a Neo-Classical Look
When commissioning a piece of furniture, there are so many styles to consider. I highly recommend that you check out some of the furniture exhibits happening around New England for inspiration. One style that I would like to touch on is neoclassical furniture, which was very popular throughout the world during the mid-1700s and 1800s.…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Creating Live Edge Furniture
Have you ever heard of live edge furniture? If not, you may be wondering what in the world it is. Live edge (or natural edge) furniture is where the craftsman allows the natural edge of the wood to be a design aspect of the furniture. We often see salvaged wood that could not be used…
Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: Appreciating the Softness of Basswood
Choosing materials is obviously a critical factor when commissioning a piece of furniture. For those interested in a custom piece of wood furniture, I suggest that you consider basswood. If you’re not familiar with basswood, it offers a creamy white sapwood and a pale to reddish brown heartwood. This type of wood is typically grown in…
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 MoreWhat to Look for in Eco-Friendly Furniture Coating
Many of the people that I speak with about commissioning a piece of furniture are interested in learning more about sustainable options. There are a number of ways that you can go green when creating a custom piece of furniture, but one option that I encourage you to explore is an eco-friendly furniture coating. To shed…
Read MoreFurniture Masters Believe in Outreach Just as Much as the Quality of Craftsmanship
One of the more unique programs that the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association is involved with is the Maine Prison Outreach Program. For the past 12 years, there has been a woodworking program in the New Hampshire prisons to help inmates develop skills and learn how to make furniture. This knowledge has proven to be…
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…
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