When looking at furniture what is there to distinguish a quality custom built piece from the rest? First and foremost, I would say, the joinery. Does the piece use the joinery in the design? When done in this way it is beautiful and will stand the test of time.
It is important to make this distinction because the cost is reflective. The market has driven the craftsman to become more and more of an artist than in the past. As furniture is increasingly going the way of the rest of our manufacturing jobs we have to find a way to distinguish ourselves. A shift from just craftsman to artisan in a way to make a living doing something you love.
Being a part of this process whether it be in buying, building, or designing gives you a connection to each piece. With that feeling you get more than furniture, the wood truly becomes alive again.
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