Archive for March, 2010

Old Hickory Furniture

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Old hickory furniture, also called “rustic”, “primitive” or “cabin” furniture, features solid hickory construction and a traditional style. The popularity of old hickory furniture may be due in part to Gustav Stickley, the famed American craftsman who mass-produced Mission style furniture. He created a line of primitive furniture, often made of hickory, which captured the rustic style of cabin furniture.

Often, the hickory wood is left in its natural state. Some pieces even include bark accents, adding to the natural style. Today, old hickory furniture is enjoyed not just in rural settings such as cabins and lodges, but in upscale homes as well. Browse handcrafted hickory furniture today and be surprised at the versatility and beauty of its style.

Beautiful hickory wood construction accents the Round Hickory Pub Table with Square Skirting.

Beautiful hickory wood construction accents the Round Hickory Pub Table with Square Skirting.

Home Entertainment Furniture

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Home entertainment furniture has undergone a gradual transformation throughout American history. Early-American furniture of the Colonial Period (1700-1800) featured entertainment furniture such as the poker table and billiard table. While these pieces have evolved over the years (poker tables now offer a huge array of custom options) and still enjoy great popularity, it wasn’t until the 20th century and the advent of the home television set that entertainment furniture began to radically transform.

With the home television set, home entertainment furniture began to grow at a rapid pace. Recliners grew in popularity as families gathered to watch television in comfort. Entertainment centers match television stands in popularity, housing VCR/DVD players, video game consoles, speaker systems, DVR recorders and large screen televisions.

Research the ever-expanding line of handcrafted home entertainment furniture and find the piece that’s right for you~

The Jefferson 68 Inch Plasma TV Stand with Open Hutch boasts impressive construction and plenty of storage space

The Jefferson 68 Inch Plasma TV Stand with Open Hutch boasts impressive construction and plenty of storage space