At Vermont Woods Studios we prefer the real thing. Cheaper furniture that is mass-produced is often made of low quality wood or plastic veneers that have undergone a multi-step chemical process of bleaching, texturizing and staining in order to masque these natural characteristics of wood. Mineral deposits and other characteristics are much like the nubs you find in fine fabrics such as silk and linen they are true indications of genuine quality and authenticity. They have absolutely no effect on your furniture's durability or structural integrity. Grain variations and natural markings should not be viewed as flaws. The lighter grain was closer to the tree’s bark (sapwood) and the darker grain was closer to the tree's center (heartwood). It is not uncommon to find different grain contrasts in the same piece of solid wood furniture. As such you will notice the grain variations that help distinguish each piece as a unique work of art. The wood in your Vermont Woods Studios furniture is natural solid hardwood and just as the trees in our forests are not identical, each individual piece of furniture has its own unique markings. Natural Wood Characteristics Nature's Designs Are Perfectly Imperfect We will be happy to discuss options and considerations involving the use of other wood species. If you are looking for a different wood species, give us a call. Often our furniture makers will offer two-tone combinations of these woods creating a custom, artisan look and feel to their work. They are also readily obtainable in our local and regional area, making them a sustainable choice. We like these species because they are well suited to fine furniture making by virtue of their color, strength, hardness, grain patterns and workability. Our furniture makers typically work with the following four species of wood: black cherry, sugar maple, red oak and black walnut. You can relax knowing that both your new solid wood furniture pieces and the forests they came from will be around to enjoy for generations. The solid hardwoods and time-tested craftsmanship used to build your furniture ensure premium quality, luxury and durability. When you buy furniture from Vermont Woods Studios you are making a responsible decision to maintain a healthier planet. Sometimes our artisans harvest lumber from the woods on their own property, a sustainable approach that adds another dimension to the story of your furniture. When requested, we use FSC green-certified lumber, although there is still a premium for FSC certified wood. These forests are professionally managed such that they will be around for generations. Our furniture makers use wood that comes from North American forests that are harvested sustainably. Each board in your furniture is selected by hand, and inspected for quality, strength, straightness, grain and color. Vermont Woods Studios fine furniture is handcrafted in Vermont using real solid wood.
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