Stains
Maple
Maple is not only durable but also timeless with a tight smooth grain. Natural color variation prevents maple from being too flat and without character.
Oak
Oak is common in the industry known for its durability and unique grain patterns. The wood grain attracts stain and absorbs it creating a deeper color.
Cherry
Cherry features vibrant salmon heartwood and linen sapwood creating beautiful variation among a single piece of furniture. This wood will darken with age.
Quarter Sawn White Oak
This wood is cut from the same species as plain sawn white oak but in a 'quarter' style. This creates a finer texture in the grain and unique figure to each board. More importantly, the quarter sawing process adds stability and strength to the furniture. It is therefore less prone to expansion and contraction.
Elm
Elm wood is characterized by a pale to medium-brown color in its un-stained form, a tight, interlocking grain (or "feathering"), and notable durability. Its strength and resistance to decay make it a preferred choice for furniture.
Walnut
Add character and depth in color to your heirloom furniture with solid Walnut wood. Walnut starts as a warm feathering of deep browns and lightens with age to a beautiful tawny color. Stunning in it's own right, Walnut is only available in it's true natural finish and no pigments will be applied.
Paints
Honey White
Yellow undertones create a parchment white hue. *We paint real wood, vs. the industry standard of painting particle board. Wood grain, knots and piths will usually remain noticeable even when painted. Real wood also has normal expansion and contraction which will highlight small paint cracks near the joints and seams of each piece.
Onyx
Black as night, Onyx provides our darkest solid color on the wood of your choice. *We paint real wood, vs. the industry standard of painting particle board. Wood grain, knots and piths will usually remain noticeable even when painted. The grain wood Real wood also has normal expansion and contraction which will highlight small paint cracks near the joints and seams of each piece.
Rubbed
Once your furniture is painted, you can add character with our Rub option. Our craftsman hand-sand the curves and edges of your piece to reveal the natural wood below. The result is a modestly distressed, one-of-a-kind piece.
The beauty of wood is the purest expression of nature. Just as every tree in nature is different, every board used in your piece of furniture is different from the next. For this reason, the piece of furniture delivered to your home can never be identical to the one in the showroom. No man-made material can compare to the distinct and intricate grain patterns or characteristics of natural wood. The differences in the beauty of natural wood grain and the subtle variations of coloring give real wood its warmth and richness. Color variations, knots, small-pitted areas, gum and mineral deposits, and other marks of nature are normal and guarantee that you have purchased genuine solid wood furniture. Solid wood will react to its environment; expanding and contracting with the seasons’ humidity changes. Solid wood will also change in color over time as it’s exposed to sunlight and air. Enjoy your new heirloom furniture as nature's gift of individuality.
Care
You have bought fine quality furniture that requires no maintenance. To dust your furniture, it is recommended that you use a slightly damp knit cloth and wipe with the grain of the wood.
* Never allow spilled food or beverages to dry on any wood surface. Avoid placing any hot dishes or objects directly on wood tops; the warranty does not cover such damages. Use heat pads or felt to protect the surface. Do not use vinyl plastic pads (such as doilies) or mats for extended periods as staining and softening of the finish can result. Finally, it is important that your new piece avoids direct contact with alcohol, perfume, fingernail polish or remover, hairspray, plastic products, and many other chemicals that have not been listed. Many of the items listed can soften the lacquer, discolor the area, and possibly eat at the finish. Many of our finishes are resistant to the above mentioned harsh chemicals; however, we recommend being safe rather than sorry.