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Ohio Hardwoods: Why Locally Sourced Wood Makes Better Furniture
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Ohio Hardwoods: Why Locally Sourced Wood Makes Better Furniture

Working closely with local materials helps preserve woodworking skills and traditions, as well as maintain the local supply chain that drives economic value in the state.

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What Makes Amish Furniture Special?

If you've been searching for premium solid wood furniture, chances are you've come across Amish-made pieces. You may have observed how they have a distinct character, even in just photos. They look...

Brand StoryThe 10 Best American Furniture Makers (Handcrafted in the USA)

The 10 Best American Furniture Makers (Handcrafted in the USA)

Furniture shopping today usually means scrolling through the same handful of big-box retailers. However, if you’re looking for the best American furniture makers and handcrafted gems, it’s worth lo...

Brand StoryDovetail vs Mortise and Tenon Joints: What Makes Furniture Last

Dovetail vs Mortise and Tenon Joints: What Makes Furniture Last

When shopping for handcrafted, solid wood furniture, most people focus on the design, then perhaps the wood species or finish. Yet, sometimes, the most important details are hidden beneath the surf...

Brand StoryHandmade vs Mass-Produced Furniture: Is the Price Worth It?

Handmade vs Mass-Produced Furniture: Is the Price Worth It?

Related Reading: Learn more about T.Y. Fine Furniture on this page → Is handmade furniture worth the price? It’s the question many shoppers ask when they see the price tag on a handcrafted piece i...

Brand StoryBuilt for the Next 250 — T.Y. Fine Furniture Grandview Grand Opening

Built for the Next 250 — T.Y. Fine Furniture Grandview Grand Opening

T.Y. Fine Furniture has built solid-hardwood furniture by hand in Columbus for twenty years — the kind made to last a lifetime, not get replaced. Founder Tarik Yousef started out as an engineer at ...