Rustic Furniture

Information about rustic furniture

Tahoe Seating’s New Valera “Cowhide and Hair-on-Hide” Custom Made-to-Order Storage Ottoman

admin | May 30, 2011

“The 4 large hair-on-hide buttons, the beautiful orange longhorn cloud cowhide pattern on the top and side of the storage ottoman, the detailed contrast welt, and the choice of tacks make the Valera Storage Ottoman a stunning southwestern style furniture accent piece for any home.”

Rustic Furniture: Custom willow furniture for porch and home

admin | May 30, 2011

The long flexible shoots of Willow trees are ideal for bending into interesting and functional shapes for chairs, tables and even chase lounges.

Distressing Wood: Getting The Faux Finish You Want

admin | May 18, 2011

The distressed look is all the rage now and is easy to do at home. Here are some tips on how to give your wood furniture that antique feel!

Jean McClelland: Popularity of old ‘twig’ furniture hearkens us back to

admin | May 18, 2011

The Victorians, with their idealization of everything natural, popularized twig furniture for the consuming public. British and American gardeners began to incorporate this rustic furniture into their landscapes.

Sustainable Amish Furniture Now Available to Growing “Green” Hospitality Industry Movement

admin | May 16, 2011

Custom American-made, solid wood furniture, built with sustainable practices, is now available to the hospitality industry.

Rustic Log Furniture, How to Find Quality Furniture and a Trust Worthy Seller

admin | May 15, 2011

One of the first things you need to decide is the species of wood you would like to go with. There are dozens of them out there, but only a couple of good species that will stand up to the elements outside.

past & present: twig furniture history

admin | May 10, 2011

The real moment for rustic, naturalistic furniture in America came in the 20th century when the rustic furniture satisfied dual economic sectors – those suffering from the Great Depression, who made their own furniture out of whatever materials were available and wealthier Americans whose desire to escape to the country created a fascination with camps and ranches.

Coco Twig Furniture by Snug

admin | May 10, 2011

This contemporary seating line by designer and artist Clayton Tugunon is hand-inlaid with coconut twigs and/or rattan, and these eye-catching patterns give it its exotic “island” appeal.

Lo Gap Woodworks, Inc Now Handcrafting Environmentally Friendly Furniture

admin | April 28, 2011

Lo Gap Woodworks Inc introduces a new line of furniture, inspired by the Folk Art revival and handcrafted to be environmentally friendlyAll parts of the tree are used, from the boards we cut at our mill, to the sawdust and chips left from crafting each unique piece. By selective use of the limbs, branches and otherwise unusable parts, we create habitat for birds and other wild animals. The remainder is left to compost and replenish the forest.

Landscape Studio Announces Range of Rustic Furniture

admin | April 28, 2011

Landscape Studio of Dallas Tx introduces a range of rustic furniture to complement and accessorize outdoor designs. The new range of rustic furniture is constructed with teak timber, which is naturally high in oil and can better withstand the hot Dallas summer temperature.