During my lunchtime walk, I came upon this furniture
set by the side of the road, for the town's annual cleanup. It didn't look very old probably less
than 7 to 10 years I'm guessing. Yes, it is falling apart and being thrown out like a beach
umbrella... that made me reflect on the furniture we craft. We often say that it is built to be
passed on to the next generation. Not just durability, joinery, or attention to detail, but pieces
that will both look appealing and timeless. In contrast, the Cherry dovetailed bookcase shown is
about 30 years old with daily use. Yes, it still looks good as new, sure its had a few scratches
over time, but because it is constructed from solid wood, those scratches were easily touched up
and we still use this at shows. Investing in good, well crafted furniture now, will pay dividends for decades to come. We're proud to say Made in Maine.
~GC
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