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Father’s Day Furniture Gift Guide

Summer's arrival brings with it many familiar pleasures—crackling backyard barbecues, languid afternoons under the sun, the hum of baseball on the radio, and the comforting ritual of dozing on the front lawn. Yet among these seasonal delights, one occasion stands apart for its sentiment and significance: Father’s Day. Why Gift Furniture for Father’s Day? Too often, this [...]

The Decline of Fine Furniture Craftsmanship

The Industrial Revolution stands as one of the most transformative periods in human history. Stretching from the mid-18th to the early 19th century, this era ushered in sweeping changes across nearly every sector of society—industry, transportation, communication, and manufacturing. While its innovations advanced economies and improved accessibility to many goods, the effects on fine furniture [...]

The Proper Way to Sand Wood

Whether you are restoring a treasured heirloom or crafting a faithful antique reproduction, proper sanding technique is essential to achieving a refined and professional finish. And around here, we understand the importance of preserving the integrity and elegance of fine furniture. This guide will walk you through the fundamentals of how to sand wood properly—ensuring [...]

How to Tell If Your Wood Is Insect-Damaged

Solid wood furniture is more than a design choice—it is an investment in craftsmanship, longevity, and natural beauty. However, as enduring as hardwood may be, it is not impervious to the subtle, yet destructive forces of nature—specifically, wood-boring insects. Whether you own an antique reproduction or an original Victorian chair, safeguarding your furniture begins with knowledge. [...]

Advice for Antique Furniture Refinishing

Refinishing Your Antique Furniture – Everything You Need to Know In a perfect world, those who love antiques could inherit beautiful pieces of furniture in well-loved but cared-for condition. Things like dents, dings, scrapes, moisture damage, and insect damage would never happen, and the patina on our beloved family heirlooms would always be perfect. Unfortunately, the [...]

Which Mattress Size is Right For You?

Before purchasing a new bed make sure you know what size your current mattress is or what size you would like to have in the future. Below is a chart of the most common sizes for the United States, UK, and Asia. MATTRESS SIZES: CALIFORNIA KING: A mattress that measures 72 inches wide and 84 inches long. EASTERN [...]

How to Care for Solid Wood Furniture

Take the time to learn how to care for your solid wood furniture and it will last for generations. Our hand carved mahogany furniture is created by expert craftsmen, so you only need to do basic maintenance to keep it looking beautiful.Basic Care for Wood Furniture There are some basic precautions you can take to care [...]

Know your Antique Styles: Victorian Furniture

Furniture fit for a Queen... Today's Victorian furniture originates from a period in time when the ever-beloved Queen Victoria reigned England. As one of the few queens in history to marry non-royalty from the middle class, Queen Victoria had a special place in the people's hearts which reflected culturally, all the way down to the style of [...]

Wood Joints—The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Good reproduction furniture will not just be nailed or glued together. The type of wood joinery is one of the most important elements in determining a piece of furniture’s quality. Today we'll give some examples of the best-practices and worst-practices in terms of this aspect of woodworking. The Good: The good kinds of joinery employ a method [...]

Use Mayonnaise to Get Rid of Water Marks on Wood Furniture

I’m sure it’s not the first thing you contemplate when you think about cleaning products, but using mayonnaise to get rid of that water mark on your favorite coffee table is a great way to restore the piece to its original beauty.How To 1. Grab two tablespoons of mayo and spread it evenly onto a paper [...]

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