How much do we miss when we hurry? Head down, plowing through today’s to-do list.  Take a few minutes to slow down today. Observe what’s around you. Use your senses to take in details you might otherwise miss. We’ve found we better know how to take care of the pieces that come through our studio when… Read more: What’s the Hurry?

When it comes to shopping for furniture, it’s hard to tell which pieces are of good quality. Here are a few key factors that we noticed have been commonly housed by merit-worthy decor. Inspect the Materials As you would probably assume, solid wood is infinitely heavier than modern particleboard or other hollow alternatives. If a… Read more: How to Identify Quality Vintage Furniture

Have you ever wondered why some wood seems to shimmer? You can blame it on chatoyancy, an optical illusion that gives a seemingly flat piece of wood a three-dimensional appearance. The name itself is derived from the French word chatoyer (meaning to “shine like a cat’s eye”), a term borrowed from gemology.  How Does it… Read more: What is Chatoyancy?

We want the cane to last when we cane furniture for clients. On average, cane should last 5-25 years with regular use. That lifespan can shorten if not cared for properly. Here are our recommendations for caring for your caned furniture. Why don’t we color it? Caning and cord and rush fiber are plant products.… Read more: How to Care for your Caned Furniture

Have you ever wondered how manufacturers colored and finished their furniture during distinguished periods of time? Come on a trip with us through the 20th century as we describe trends dating all the way back to 1920.  Starting near the earlier side of the 1900s, in the 1920s to 1930s Aniline dye was all the… Read more: Finishes on Furniture Throughout Different Eras