Isn't it ironic that most things made of plastic are used only once and then thrown into the trash, although plastic itself is a material that lasts forever-- that the Earth simply cannot digest? In fact, scientists tell us that every bit of plastic that has ever been created still exists, except the small amount that has been incinerated (which has become toxic air pollution). It's probably ...
2011 marks 15 years since the Vermont Fine Furniture and Wood Products Design Competition began as a modest idea back in 1996. With Vermont being the Fine Furniture Capital of America it was felt that we needed additional venues to showcase the beauty and diversity of Vermont's wooden wares and the people who create them. ...
Manjula stayed up late last night getting our new Shaker Style Furniture Sale up and running on the website. I think Shaker furniture is our most popular style. We have six different Shaker collections and all are handmade here in Vermont using sustainably harvested, natural solid wood: New England Shaker FurnitureClassic Shaker FurnitureVermont Shaker Furniture ...
Our friend Greg Goodman made this beautiful Live Edge Custom Walnut Slab Table. Greg has a studio in The Cotton Mill in Brattleboro where he works with fellow woodworker Bela creating some of the finest wood furniture and cabinetry in Vermont. Greg let us film some of his work recently and we've included it in a short video about Vermont Woods Studios Furniture ...
Every year the Vermont Fine Furniture Festival in Woodstock, VT gets better and better. It's not too early to mark your calendar for this year's Fall show on Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25. Vermont Woods Studios Furniture customers have journeyed from all over New England and as far away as California to attend the show, get ...
Today we extend our thanks to one of our favorite Vermont artisan furniture makers: Chad Woodruff of Woodruff Custom Furniture in Vernon Vermont. Chad specializes in building Arts & Crafts style pieces, inspired by makers like Stickley, Roycroft, and Limbert. Each piece Chad crafts has a simple beauty and an honest solid construction. His furniture is made by hand from rough board to ...