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Fathers of American Furniture Making

“I want to be able to work a piece of wood into an object that contributes something beautiful and useful to everyday life.” –Sam Maloof The roots of American furniture go back...

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Selecting Solid Wood and Plywood for Quality Furniture

    With today’s superior production technologies, it’s easy to mistake quality plywood for solid wood. In fact, clients have sent me photos of furniture they thought were made of solid wood,...

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T.Y. Fine Furniture: History, Nurturing the Arts and the Community

  Founded in 2004 by Tarik Yousef, T.Y. Fine Furniture had very humble beginnings in a two hundred square foot college apartment basement.  Tarik was completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at...

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After the Mattress Honeymoon

Even if you invest in a super-high-end mattress, at some point you may wish it felt different than the “showroom sensation” you fell in love with when you bought it. You may...

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How Custom Furniture Organizes Productive Flow

Fluidity Computer Desk Have you often paused—not for inspiration, but—in exasperation over clutter on your desk and work spaces? Then, take a breather to evaluate how best you can streamline workflow to...

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Naturally Fallen Timber in T.Y. Fine Furniture Collections and Ease of Assembly

Messinger Hutch In my previous blog, I explained why naturally sourced lumber is imperative for quality furniture. This adds to the timeless elegance of handmade furniture aging gracefully over time—to result in...

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