Design

Though appreciative of all eras of period furniture making, our designs are primarily influenced by the Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods. We are particularly fond of the flowing, graceful lines, intricate carvings and simple but elegant legs characteristic of the Queen Anne and Chippendale eras. Our Bonnet top Secretary is an excellent example of the Chippendale period of design. Notice the subtle graduation of drawer sizes. Also characteristic of the era are the arched, raised panels on the doors and the fan carving on the stepped serpentine interior of the Secretary.

Material

Beautiful furniture begins with quality materials. We use only the
finest cherry, maple and tiger maple in our designs. Our construction
process begins with the selection of perfectly seasoned wide boards,
meticulously matched for wood grain. As a final touch we apply
historically correct, solid brass hardware or wooden knobs turned
on our vintage Mattison Lathe.

Construction

Joinery, or the manner in which a piece is fastened together, quickly differentiates a handmade piece from a mass-produced piece. Our furniture is made utilizing time-honored construction techniques. To ensure many years of use, our chest cases and drawers are dovetailed. Drawer bottoms are constructed of solid wood and chamfered. Table legs are attached to table skirts with a mortise and tenon joint, locked in place by two hardwood pegs. These methods are arduous, but add value and ensure generations of use.