We are here to make your vision happen, but we also believe in being honest about what is physically possible with your piece. To us, understanding wood means knowing the technical realities of our trade—understanding what works, what doesn't, and leaning into the strengths of the wood in your piece rather than fighting them.

Sometimes, we have to look beyond what a piece was to see what it could be. In our work, we come across a lot of furniture on its way to the landfill and, as much as possible, we try to rescue the furniture or, if the furniture isn’t reusable, salvage any high-quality wood and hardware we can to reuse in our furniture projects.

We view restoration as bringing a piece towards its original state, not necessarily returning it to the “true” original state. "Sympathetic” restoration lies in the sweet spot in the middle. It allows us to clean up the damage that distracts (water rings, peeling varnish) while respecting some of the historical character and wear (i.e. evidence of a well-loved piece) whether it’s a rich patina, some small dents in soft pine, or old scribbles drawn inside a drawer.

Repairs are the essential foundation of everything we do. Before anything, furniture must be functional. We focus on restoring the structural integrity of the piece—fixing the wobble, un-sticking the drawer, or stabilizing the leg—to help ensure you can continue to use your furniture for years to come. For some projects, like a family heirloom dining room chair that just needs to work again, repair may be the only service required.