Our PhilosophyOur Philosophy hinges on: 1)Respect for customers 2)Dedication to quality and a passionate execution of every piece we build3)Using natural materials to result in every item becoming a treasured family heirloomRespect for Customers Our humble beginnings started with little startup funds, while being greeted by a slow economy. However, we learned that our customers are our most important assets. No luck was involved. We began and continued doing what we loved—and worked hard to bring our unique designs to the public. Soon, we found how generous and caring our customers are, even as we care deeply about them. Some of our favorite pieces were created during these startup years. We still maintain good relationships with our early customers and value their repeat business.Dedication to Quality Knowing that every item will be cherished for generations instills pride in our fine workmanship, plus an ongoing dedication to improving quality. Our studio began as a one-man operation in a 300-square foot shop. From the start, Tarik Yousef’s goal has always been to design-build the highest quality solid wood furniture. We hand-plane every board, chisel every dovetail joint to perfection and fit every mortise-and-tenon to create the strongest heirloom-quality furniture. Using Natural MaterialsEvery item is painstakingly handmade from natural materials. Such as wood boards from naturally fallen trees, and glues that are either water- or milk-based.Honest ConstructionWe believe in honest construction by focusing on traditional methods such as hand-cut joinery for a design element. This is clearly evident in every piece. There are no tacked on nails or tricks in cutting corners. We only build what we believe will result in the finest quality furniture.Green ConstructionFurniture makers have a special connection with nature. We appreciate solid wood, twisted and figured grains, rustic hand hewn surfaces and exotic or rare wood species. Regardless of what a furniture maker prefers, it’s that daily appreciation of natural beauty that ties us to nature’s gifts. Before “green” became fashionable we were already practicing green construction. By buying heirloom quality furniture, clients show they, too, value green construction, superior materials and fine craftsmanship. The Nature of Daily Work•Every wood board comes from naturally fallen trees. They are hand-selected pieces of lumber from privately owned and maintained forests in Ohio.• Low VOC finishes have minimal environmental impact and introduce fewer synthetic chemicals into your home.•We don’t use plywood, chipboard or other un-natural, man-made or polymer products.•All our glues are water- or milk-based. What This Means for Your Furniture The woods we select come from trees up to a century old that are richly aged with a unique beauty, character and patina burnished over the years. We love working with aged wood, with the grain speaking for itself in guiding tools and techniques to illumine its inherent beauty. Wood is a dynamic, natural material that’s affected by light, air and weather and temperature changes. Over time, wood reflects these variations in color and patina as it responds to its environment. Superior wood products are unparalleled, with each piece subtly manifesting its own unusual character. That’s how our wood aging process results in fine furniture that’s good for many generations to love and to value.
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