Posts Tagged ‘types of wood’
The Ultimate in Bog Oak trees
Earlier in the week we heard about the woman who discovered a 10,000 year old forest – underwater – about 300 yards off the north Norfolk coast of England. She was out for a morning dive and came across the trees lying in 20 feet of water, probably uncovered in a big storm the year…
Read MoreReducing Your Furniture Footprint: Hardwoods Offer the Most Sustainable Furniture Option
Sustainability is a hot topic for many people that are looking to commission a piece of custom furniture today. As a fine furniture maker in Boston, I work with a number of eco-friendly materials to craft furniture and find that some of the best environmentally friendly choices are American hardwoods. Recently, there has been some controversy…
Read MoreCaring for Oak: 3 Tips to Keep Your Oak Piece at Its Best
A question that I often hear from my clients is how to care for their wood furniture. Since I work with a wide variety of woods, my answer will naturally depend on which type of wood the furniture is made from. Today I would like to address how to care for oak furniture. When commissioning a…
Read MoreDifferent Types of Woods Require Different Types of Cleaning
While many people may not realize it, different wood types actually require different cleaning techniques to allow them to extend their livelihood and maintain their beauty. Since I often receive questions about cleaning wooden furniture, I thought I would take a moment to address this topic. First of all, you should dust your wooden furniture…
Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: Understanding What You Get With Hard Maple
One of the most daunting tasks of commissioning a piece of fine furniture is to determine what type of material that it should be constructed with. If you are interested in wood furniture, there are so many different types of wood to consider, and each have their own pros and cons. I often use my…
Read MoreChoosing Your Wood Type: A Lesson in Cherrywood
I often use my design blog as an opportunity to talk about the various types of wood that are used in furniture making, and I wanted to take a moment to highlight cherrywood. Due to its natural beauty, versatility, and ability to be easily sanded, cut, and stained, we frequently see cherrywood used to make…
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