Home Front: Furnishings: Made in America
Fine wood furnishings, crafted in the United States.
June 1, 2008
George Nakashima, a pioneer of the American Craft Movement, once said, "A tree is our most intimate contact with nature." To add some of that intimacy to your vacation home, consider the following fine wood furnishings, all of which were crafted in the United States.[1] Emmerson Troop
William Emmerson’s Ab Ovo chaise ($6,500) is made from solid
walnut with woven leather and brass rods. The lounge chairs are handmade to
order and also are available in teak with woven cotton ($7,000) for outdoor use.
323.653.9763, www.emmersontroop.com
[2] DayNa Decker Environments
DayNa Decker’s Ora oil sculpture ($400) is a contemporary take
on a traditional oil lamp. Standing 12 inches tall, the piece features a
double-metal wick that reproduces the sound of crackling wood.
310.204.6500, www.daynadecker.com
[3] West Creek Studio
Berkshires designer David Llewellyn created this three-drawer
mitered chest ($705), made from bird’s-eye maple and pulls and splines that are
made from rosewood.
888.850.9315, www.westcreekstudio.com
[4] Hoehne Clark Fine Furniture and Design
A former apprentice to George Nakashima,
William Hoehne creates pieces designed by his partner, Susan Clark. This Fish
Mobile ($950) is crafted from maple and has a bamboo pole and stone base.
215.262.7240, www.hoehneclark.com
[5] Brian Fireman Design
North Carolina–based Brian Fireman says that the inspiration
for his handcrafted art is oftentimes the wood itself. Such is the case for the
Heron table ($2,300), which is created from a cut of tree where a single trunk
splits in two.
828.712.6660, www.brianfiremandesign.com
[6] Iannone
Design
Eco-friendly Iannone Design has built its Mod Lodge sideboard
($2,575) using wood veneer laminate, plywood from sustainable forests, and
formaldehyde-free adhesive.
856.889.7307, www.iannonedesign.com