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Ligna Show
We are excited to have our shop foreman and one of our craftsmen attend the Ligna show in Germany May 30th - June 3rd. The Ligna show is the World Fair for Forestry and Wood Industries which is the most international show around. We are excited to discover new hardware, waste management options, finish techniques, and anything else that can help us continue to improve and grow our product lines. For more information click here to visit their website.
Modern Simple Bed with Live Edge
Fresh on the floor this week is our Modern Simple Bed with live edge in Cherry. Notice the unique live edge split in the headboard. Overall dimensions: 64"W x 85"L x 35"H and built for a 12" mattress. For more information on the Modern Simple Bed click here.
Furniture Repair - 1940's Secretary
Our client George V. brought in a beautiful secretary from th 1940's for us to refinish and repair.
He told us that one of the drawers was stuck so he was unable to use the secretary properly. As Dan, one of our craftsman, pulled open the drawer he found old letters, newspapers, and grocery lists from the 1950's.
Remodelista Local Market
The Joinery will be at the first Remodelista Local Market in Portland on Saturday, June 4th from 11am to 4pm. The event is hosted by Schoolhouse Electric with over 50 local vendors and no entry fee. Schoolhouse Electric Factory is located at: 2181 NW Nicolai Portland, OR 97210. For more information click here to check out their website.
Joinery Profile: Liz
Having spent her early years in a traditional Asian home defined by spare architecture and furnishings Liz Holoubek naturally gravitates toward the simple and functional. In shaping her life as well as her work, she strives to engender these core values. Most influential in shaping her aesthetic early in her career were Gerritt Rietveld, Bauhaus, Nakashima, Donald Judd, Pierre Chareau, and Jasper Morrison.
Business We Love: Green House Framing
We love Green House Framing a local business here in Portland, OR. From their website: "Green House Framing was founded in 2002 by artists Lisa Pratt and Lars Jorgensen, partners in life and work. We created this business to showcase our talents in design and woodworking while supporting our commitment to preserving the environment."
Celilo Lounge Chair
Fresh on the floor this week is our new Celilo Lounge Chair upholstered in Mini Zigzag Birch fabric. Notice the bridle jointed Eastern Walnut frame that wraps around the chair. Overall Dimensions: 31"D x 34"W x 30"H with the seat height at 16.5". For more information on the Celilo Lounge Chair click here.
Online Purchasing
We've added some great new features to our website. Now you can purchase our hand-crafted furniture and accessories anytime, anywhere. Receive real time shipping quotes, price out custom options, and request wood and fabric samples all from the comfort of your home. Many of our hand-crafted accessories are now available on our website with free shipping anywhere in the United States.
ICFF Show
We are excited to attend the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) May 14th - May 17th in New York, Ny. With over 550 exhibitors we will gather design inspiration and find out what's new for 2012 in furniture and accessory design. Click here for more information about the ICFF show.
Modern Simple Bed - Class Review
This past weekend we held our first furniture building class. Here is a photo from the Modern Simple Bed course. Classes are filling up don't miss your chance to create your Joinery Furniture. For more information click here to see the class schedule and price information.
