What Ever Happened to Vermont Tubbs Furniture?

July 4, 2019December 6, 2022 Riley Farabaugh 2 Comments

Last updated on December 6th, 2022 at 03:00 pm

Vermont Tubbs signage on wood bed dated 2002 — Vermont Tubbs signage on an ash wood bed signed by Lewis in 2002 (Image Source)

Vermont Tubbs was founded in 1840 and spent close to 170 years manufacturing wood furniture in Brandon, VT. In the early 2000’s, the company was generating an estimated $16 million per year and employed 250+ people, but it was struggling to turn a profit.

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Figured Maple 101: Spalted, Birdseye, Curly & More

June 20, 2019September 17, 2019 Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on September 17th, 2019 at 09:02 am

Figured maple wood is one of the most common types of wood you’ll find in artisan and custom wood furniture, especially here in Vermont.

Some of the most common types of figuring found in natural maple wood are spalting, birdseye patterns, curling, ambrosia, and quilting. Tapped maple is also a common way for craftsmen infuse creativity and uniqueness into their furniture design.

In this post, we’ll walk you through the different kinds of figured maple and what gives each its distinguishing characteristics.

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Green Team Profile: Greg Augustine

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 Riley Farabaugh 1 Comment

Liz, Peggy, and Greg greening up at the Vernon Dam

Greg joined the team early in 2019 to fill a position managing the Stonehurst property, helping with shipping, logistics, and warehousing, and making sure the showroom stays warm during the winter by keeping the wood stacked near the outdoor boiler.

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7 Solid Wood Parsons Tables You’ll Love

May 25, 2019May 25, 2019 Riley Farabaugh 1 Comment

Modern Mission Parsons Table with matching Grand Mission Dining Chairs — Our Modern Mission Parsons Table built with natural cherry wood and matching Modern Mission Dining Chairs

One of the most common table designs we get asked about is the Parsons table. There’s a lot of misinformation about what exactly this type of table looks like, so we’ve decided to clear that up with a quick explanation of what a Parsons table looks like and a list of our favorites that are made in Vermont.

What is a Parsons Table?

Parsons tables were first designed in the 1930’s by French designer Jean-Michel Frank in a class he was teaching for a satellite campus of the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France. Authentic Parsons tables are square or rectangular with square cylindrical legs that are equal in proportion to the height of the table skirt.

In a true Parsons table design, the table skirt is flush with the table top, meaning there’s no overhang on the table, and the legs are positioned squarely on the edges of the table such that the area within the rectangular base is equal to that of the table top.

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Green Team Profile: Sophia Rabe

April 22, 2019November 8, 2022 Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on November 8th, 2022 at 10:44 am

Sophia Rabe: Social Media Manager for Vermont Woods Studios & Owner at Olive and Milo

In this post we’re profiling another member of our “Green Team,” Sophia Rabe. Sophie joined us in 2018 to help us connect with more people on social media and figure out how to use social platforms to increase awareness and support for our mission. She helps out with our post scheduling, audience engagement, and paid social advertising.

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Green Team Profile: Katie O’Neil

April 8, 2019August 24, 2022 Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on August 24th, 2022 at 04:44 pm

Katie joined us early in 2019 to help out our sales & operations team. She’s on the front lines answering phone calls and live chats from customers, communicating with craftsmen about customizations, and touring guests around our showroom.

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Raw vs Boiled vs Polymerized Linseed Oil

March 26, 2019April 9, 2019 Riley Farabaugh 2 Comments

Last updated on April 9th, 2019 at 10:07 pm

Oiled Wood Furniture — Our Andover Bedroom Set in Natural Cherry with a Raw Linseed Oil Finish

Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular wood finishes in the world. Like other hand-rubbed oil finishes, linseed oil saturates deep into the wood grain to protect against scratches and changes in humidity. It is easy to care for, eco-friendly, and produces a satin finish that really brings out the color and grain of the wood underneath.

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Linseed Oil vs Tung Oil: What’s the Difference?

March 25, 2019April 9, 2019 Riley Farabaugh 1 Comment

Last updated on April 9th, 2019 at 10:07 pm

Often times when considering an oil finish for a piece of wood furniture, you might be comparing tung oil to linseed oil or danish oil. All three terms are often misunderstood and misused.

The term danish oil is a catch all term used by manufacturers to describe a blended oil finish that may or may not contain linseed oil and/or tung oil. But what are linseed oil and tung oil and when is it appropriate to use each?

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What Color is Walnut Wood?

March 20, 2019April 9, 2019 Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on April 9th, 2019 at 10:07 pm

Modern Walnut Office Furniture — A Catalina Office Set from Copeland Furniture in solid black walnut wood

American black walnut wood is dark, hard, dense and tight-grained. It’s prized by woodworkers for its strength, grain and color. It polishes to a very smooth finish, and the color ranges from creamy white in the sapwood to a dark chocolate in the heartwood.

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11 Rustic & Reclaimed Wood Farm Tables

February 27, 2019October 7, 2021 Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on October 7th, 2021 at 10:11 am

holiday dining furniture sale — Our Reclaimed Barnwood Farm Table with Tapered Legs and Country Windsor Chairs.

These wood farm tables are handcrafted in Vermont and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Built with solid wood and customized to your specifications, farmhouse tables like these are a great way to bring the family together and bond over a hearty meal.

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