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Articles on Furniture design

by Ronald Lohse
Can a dining table double as a desk? Learn the pros, cons, and key differences in height, function, and comfort to choose the right surface for your space.
by Ronald Lohse
Learn how to choose the ideal coffee table height for your space. Expert tips on sofa compatibility, exceptions, and how height affects comfort and design.
by Ronald Lohse
A bold walnut river table, commissioned by friends from a CrossFit gym in Winchester, MA, honors shared history and a maker’s journey into fine furniture.
by Ronald Lohse
A walnut farmhouse table built for a Newburyport floral boutique eventually found its forever home in a New England couple’s kitchen after an unexpected journey.
by Ronald Lohse
A bold Osage Orange coffee table, years in the making, now brings sculptural character to a client’s living room — born from a long friendship and fresh start.
by Ronald Lohse
A custom live edge table, built for a young Maine couple, brought modern style and classic warmth to their first hosted Christmas and a family reunion across continents.
by Ronald Lohse
Wondering what wood is best for a dining table? Explore the top choices like walnut, oak, cherry, maple, and more—crafted for beauty, strength, and longevity.
by Ronald Lohse
Quick answers to common questions about coffee tables. Find out how wide a coffee table should be and how much room you need around it.
by Ronald Lohse
A family looking to upgrade their everyday table chose a book-matched black walnut design after months of discussion, creating a centerpiece that reflected their growth.
by Ronald Lohse
Some designs, especially ones that are complex or feature pieces that we have just defined, can be communicated visually with the help of 3D rendering.
by Ronald Lohse
Are these popular tables for you? Live edge tables are solid wood that preserves the natural contours of the tree.
by Ronald Lohse
Dining table information for any number of guests or room size
by Ronald Lohse
Adding a bench seat to one (or both) sides of your dining table has become a very popular option for good reason.