There is a sense of romance and pride that comes from shaping rare, historic woods into individual works of art. It is a wonderful legacy for us and for our clients.

There are no shortcuts. Each dovetail is hand chiseled. Today other furniture has large box cuts without the strength or beauty of this old technique.

To our furniture makers, the real beauty of this furniture is the marriage of the antique heart pine and cherry. We ensure that thin lines in the tight-grained heart pine legs flow down each piece, while cherry tops give added color and grace. Drawer sides are also heart pine, with aromatic cedar on the bottom for lightness and aroma. Heart pine inlay ties it together and hardware is simply turned.

Available in limited quantities, this furniture is certain to appreciate in value. Signed and numbered, each piece is accompanied by a history of the wood and joinery.

"There is a tendency among the inexperienced to make the angle of the sides too acute. Such dovetails, though appearing strong, are really weaker than if cut more nearly parallel. Thus, the smaller dovetail is much stronger and of better appearance than the larger, because in the first case the fibers of the wood are less cut across than in the second."
Modern Joinery, by George Ellis, 1903

Goodwin Heart Pine is proud to work wil Bill Flusche of Keralas Design.

Easy to care for finish

One of most satisfying parts of this work is applying the finish. The grain of the wood comes to life the moment the oil touches the surface. We use a mixture of oils and wax that is flexible, adds hardness and is easy to maintain. Compared to sprayed-on finishes that chip over time, you never have to replace this finish. All you ever have to do is clean and possibly wax.

Color enrichment in natural woods

There are three shades to any natural wood product after it receives a finish. At the beginning the wood is lighter; then after a brief exposure to light, it turns another subtle shade. Finally, it becomes a full rich color after months or years of life. There is a certain joy that comes with watching your heirloom transform in the front of your eyes.

Yesterday's tradition - today's common sense It was the joinery that people valued so highly and that makes today's antiques still sturdy. We produce furniture that is not only elegant and useful; it also is strong and durable and stands the test of time.

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