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Craftsmanship
The materials are selected with careful consideration of the
color of the wood and orientation of the grain pattern to
ensure the completed piece will have a sense of visual harmony.
The wooden parts are joined together using hand-fit joinery,
which has been proven to be strong enough to last for generations.
This joinery, when exposed, can also add beauty and visual
interest to a piece. In the final stage of crafting, light
but durable finishes are applied to preserve the natural beauty
and color of the wood and to provide protection of the piece.
Pride in Ownership
There is a certain satisfaction in owning a piece of furniture
that has been designed and crafted specifically for you. With
custom furniture there is no need for compromise, you can
get exactly what you want. Pieces crafted with this attention
to quality will last for generations.
Craftsman's Ideology
My personal philosophy concerning quality and workmanship
is echoed in the story of the origin of the word 'sincere'.
In Italy during the Renaissance, some of the marble sculptors
chose to use cheaper marble and fill in the pits and flaws
with wax. Others with a higher level of integrity and pride
for their craft refused to use anything but the finest marble,
despite its cost. These craftsmen displayed signs in the windows
of their bottegas bearing the words "sin cera" which
means literally "without wax" to signify the use
of flawless materials in their honest pieces of work. It is
with honesty, pride, and quality of workmanship that I craft
furniture that will last for generations to come.
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