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The secrets of woodworking Part 4: custom furniture, the finished product.

In this series we have discussed the various types of wood we prefer to work with as well as the difference between solid wood and veneer.  Over the years we have created many beautiful items of custom furniture that reside in private residences as well as in upscale hotels and other commercial buildings.  In summary, here is a sampling of those bespoke items that are the finished product: Hedgerow line

Our Hedgerow collection of architectural hardware is one of our most popular and enduring designs.  Inspired by this, we created a line of furniture that includes our Hedgerow armchair seen here in a guest room of the Four Seasons Hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  Other items in the collection include sofas, tables, beds and barstools, all built to your exacting specifications.

Our custom Hedgerow chair in the guest rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a prime example of how custom furniture and designs can enhance a guest room

Ascot

Our Ascot line of furniture includes our limited edition Ascot Sideboard that features beautiful detailing accomplished through the use of the ancient japanning technique of inlay.  Complete beds and headboards as well as mirrors and other case goods in this sophisticated design are also available, all featuring inlay, chiseling and other design details.

Limited Edition Ascot Sideboard featuring our dragonfly drawer pull

Unique items like bespoke game tables, unusual coffee tables or exotic beds will add an element of customization to a residence, hotel or office space.

hand-carved wood and rattan Rickshaw bed by Martin Pierce Custom

To discuss your own custom furniture needs or to view our entire collection of bespoke furniture and architectural hardware, please visit our site at www.martinpierce.com.

Look what's trending at Martin Pierce....

While we are well-known for our beautiful custom architectural hardware that is so popular with designers, architects and homeowners alike, we also enjoy it when a designer sources one of our custom furniture pieces for their discriminating residential clients or hospitality projects.  Our furniture collection includes unique and functional items such as dining tables, chairs, armoires, buffets and beds.  Speaking of beds, based on the orders we are receiving, they appear to be a very popular item these days.   And why not?  The bed is the focal point of the bedroom and will set the mood for the entire room.    Trending today: The Rickshaw Bed

Rickshaw bed by Martin Pierce Hardware

If you are looking to add an exotic and sophisticated feel to a bedroom with a touch of Asian influence, our Rickshaw bed is just the thing.  Crafted of solid walnut with hand-carved details, we allow the natural shades and grain of the wood to shine through with just an oil and lacquer finish; no stain is used.  A light and airy feel is achieved through the use of reed in the headboard and footboard.  This reed is literally woven by hand through small holes drilled in 1/2 inch intervals--very labor intensive but the final effect is stunning!

The Rickshaw bed is available in standard queen, eastern and western king and, of course, custom sizes when necessary.  You can view this bed at the lovely Gaul & Searson Showroom located in the San Francisco Design Center.  Doug Searson and Joseph Gaul have created a classic high-end showroom that caters to the design professional with a discriminating clientele.  Several Martin Pierce furniture pieces are on display in the showroom.