Finishes

By | 2010-06-17T08:39:29+00:00 June 17th, 2010|Uncategorized|

Wood is rubbed or coated with a finish to slow the movement of moisture between the air and the treated wood.  Finishes also protect wood from stains and physical damage, such as scratches.  There are [...]

Aging Furniture

By | 2010-06-14T22:48:50+00:00 June 14th, 2010|Uncategorized|

Each piece of our furniture will last about 150 years. As it ages, the elasticity of wood declines very slowly, and the fibres become brittle. Our choice of wood and design is informed by extensive [...]

Seasonal Wood Movement

By | 2010-06-14T22:48:37+00:00 June 14th, 2010|Uncategorized|

Wood breathes constantly, to match the moisture and heat of the air around it. This means that in the dry winter, wood contracts, and in the moist summer, it expands. This is the reason that [...]