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Wood and Materials

Wood, Laminate, or Veneer: What Is Your Furniture Made Of?

Related ReadingExplore the hardwoods we use and how to choose between them: our wood options guide → Walk into a big-box furniture store, and you'll see "wood furniture" everywhere. But what does ...

Custom and HandcraftedEnso Coffee Table, handcrafted by TY Fine Furniture

Signs of Quality in Wood Furniture to Spot the Perfect Piece

Related ReadingExplore the hardwoods we use and how to choose between them: our wood options guide → In the age of mass production, finding a piece of furniture that truly stands the test of time ...

Design and StyleWoman in Sweater Sitting on a Couch Knitting

Make Your Home a Warm Refuge This Winter

Related ReadingBrowse more design inspiration from our workshop: our style guide → Winter has a way of turning our homes into more than just places we pass through. As daylight grows shorter and t...

Dining RoomLarge Dining Table with four chairs surrounding it in a simple dining room

9 Dining Tables for Years of Holiday Joy

Related ReadingShop our solid wood dining tables and chairs: our dining room collection → The holidays always remind us how special it is to slow down and really connect with the people we love. W...

Custom and HandcraftedCantilever Side Table made of solid wood

A Black Friday Special with T.Y. Fine Furniture

As we head into Thanksgiving week, it feels like the right moment to pause and appreciate the people who make our work meaningful. Every piece we create starts with the hope that it will find a hom...

Brand Storyhow the mortise and tenon looks before joining

Why Mortise and Tenon Joints Last Generations

Related ReadingSee what goes into our handcrafted furniture: our handcrafted furniture → When you think of quality furniture, chances are you’re imagining a solid wood piece–a Hard Maple bed frame...