The articles on this page contain information about various aspects of fine furniture making –
history, techniques, nomenclature, etc. New articles will be added from time to time.
What’s the Difference Between …?
Is there any difference between a carpenter and a cabinet maker? Yes there is, just as there is a difference between a blacksmith and a goldsmith.
Fine Cabinets and Fine Watches
Even though watch winders have been generally available for only the past 20 years or so, the practice of keeping exquisitely made time pieces in beautifully made cabinets goes back 400 years.
The Many Attributes of Veneer
The incredible array of exceptionally fine furniture that has been produced over the years would not have been possible were it not for the woodworking technique of veneering.