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In the years since Tom Moser founded our company, we’ve trained master craftspeople in our workshop, built chairs for universities, popes, and presidents, advised customers on everything from fabric choices to how many to seat at dinner and made countless friends along the way. Please enjoy some of our stories, advice, and musings below.
History
The Bates Mill
September 30, 2024
The story of the Bates Mill is not just one of industry and innovation but also of community and resilience. Its legacy continues, not just in the physical beauty of the building but also in the hearts of the people who call Lewiston home. Learn more about the history of the Bates Mill and Lewiston, Maine.
The story of the Bates Mill is not just one of industry and innovation but also of community...
Interior Design
Bridging Eras: A Denver Square Home’s Modern Makeover
September 16, 2024
Interior designer Emily Tucker renovated a Denver Square-style house in Denver, Colorado, aiming to blend historical elegance with modern living. She introduced practical yet stylish elements to create a light, welcoming space ideal for entertaining, inspired by Thos. Moser's dedication to craftsmanship. Her design philosophy prioritizes functionality and enduring quality, manifesting choices like the Eastward Collection in the kitchen.
Interior designer Emily Tucker renovated a Denver Square-style house in Denver, Colorado, ai...
Woodworking & Craft
Three Ways to Bend Wood
August 7, 2024
Curved elements are a hallmark of fine furniture craftsmanship, adorning tables, beds, and chairs with elegance and structural integrity. At Thos. Moser, we embrace three distinct techniques to achieve bends and curves in wood: cutting, steam bending, and lamination.
Curved elements are a hallmark of fine furniture craftsmanship, adorning tables, beds, and c...
Contract Projects
NYPL Inwood Branch: A state of the art library and community hub
August 6, 2024
The Inwood Library– Joseph and Sheila Rosenblatt Building is Manhattan's northernmost branch featuring the NYPL Branch Chair and Syracuse Reading tables by Thos. Moser. In addition to the new library space, the energy-efficient building, known as The Eliza, will offer affordable housing, and a multitude of community programing.
The Inwood Library– Joseph and Sheila Rosenblatt Building is Manhattan's northernmost bran...
History
40 Year Art Retrospective
June 11, 2024
In celebration of 40 years of exhibiting art in our Maine based showroom, we have invited over 50 contemporary Maine artists to exhibit current and past work, showcasing a variety of mediums and styles from traditional to abstract. The artwork is currently on display, and the show will run until January 31st, 2025.
In celebration of 40 years of exhibiting art in our Maine based showroom, we have invited ov...
Woodworking & Craft
Becoming a Thos. Moser Craftsperson
June 6, 2024
While each comes to Moser with unique skills, they are connected by a common thread to those who came before — an incessant need to work with their hands, create, and leave behind a legacy.
While each comes to Moser with unique skills, they are connected by a common thread to those...
Advice & Education
Small but Mighty: Tips for choosing great accent tables
May 13, 2024
Furniture Design
The Pasadena Collection
April 30, 2024
Design inspiration comes in many forms: architecture, nature, and the human body. It is a continuous process of sharing and iterating ideas — refining them until the desired result is achieved. With the Pasadena Collection, David Moser infused motifs from Alvar Aalto, Sam Maloof, and existing Moser designs to create a collection that is both functional and artistic.
Design inspiration comes in many forms: architecture, nature, and the human body. It is a co...
Advice & Education
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Solid Wood Furniture
April 12, 2024
When selecting the next piece of furniture for your home, consider solid wood furniture as your top choice. Investing in solid wood furniture has numerous benefits, from durability and aesthetic appeal to environmental sustainability and longevity. Here are five reasons why you should consider purchasing solid wood furniture.
When selecting the next piece of furniture for your home, consider solid wood furniture as y...
Advice & Education
A Golden Guide to Interior Design
February 19, 2024
The Golden Ratio can be simplified to 60:40 or, more commonly called, the 60/30/10 rule. Understanding and using the ratio as a guide for different aspects of interior design can help you create a perfectly curated, cohesive, and comfortable environment.
The Golden Ratio can be simplified to 60:40 or, more commonly called, the 60/30/10 rule. Und...
Customer Stories
A Home for Generations: Tradition, Craft, and Comfort in Maine
January 5, 2024
In the heart of Midcoast Maine, nestled on a piece of land that has been in the family for over a century, stands a home that embodies timeless elegance, comfort, and a deep commitment to quality. The house, completed in 2022, is a meaningful intersection of past and present designed to host family gatherings and moments of solitude for the two artists.
In the heart of Midcoast Maine, nestled on a piece of land that has been in the family for o...
Advice & Education
Finding the Perfect Lounge Chair
December 14, 2023
A lounge chair is a coveted addition to any home; its allure extends beyond mere functionality; it's irresistible promise of comfort, enticing you to relax, all while seamlessly blending into your home. Here are a few tips for finding your perfect lounge chair.
A lounge chair is a coveted addition to any home; its allure extends beyond mere functionali...
Woodworking & Craft
Behind the Signature: More than Ink on Wood
November 27, 2023
Mason Faucher's journey into the world of furniture making was a serendipitous one. He started at Thos. Moser, in 2015, fresh out of Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, Maine, armed with a fine woodworking and cabinetry degree. Mason's transformation to a dynamic and versatile craftsman over eight years at Thos. Moser is a testament to his passion for working with wood.Â
Mason Faucher's journey into the world of furniture making was a serendipitous one. He start...
Interior Design
The Argonaut
October 16, 2023
At the beginning of 2020, we all took a step back. We paused, we reassessed and headed into an unforeseeable future. For interior designer Alex Theofanidis, she took this time to step back nearly 50 years to begin redesigning her future.
At the beginning of 2020, we all took a step back. We paused, we reassessed and headed into ...
History
A Sense of Place
September 19, 2023
From the moment we first realized we needed a space in which our customers could interact with our furniture, we’ve purposefully chosen the building intended to house our showrooms with the same attention to detail we apply to making furniture. Each of our showrooms has its tale to tell about the building it inhabits, its region’s architecture, and the local community surrounding it.
From the moment we first realized we needed a space in which our customers could interact wi...
Customer Stories
The Patina of Time
August 20, 2023
Jason and Brandon’s story is one of passion, artistry, and creating a home that reflects their style and aligns with their values and aspirations. Thos. Moser furniture became a significant part of their journey, enriching their lives and inspiring them to embrace the beauty and craftsmanship of American-made furniture.
Jason and Brandon’s story is one of passion, artistry, and creating a home that reflects t...
Furniture Design
East Meets West: George Nakashima’s Influence on Thos. Moser
August 1, 2023
No craftsman has had a more significant influence on our evolution and design ethos than George Nakashima. His ability to showcase the raw beauty and character of the wood with his clean designs was aspirational. Our Eastward collection pays homage to master furniture maker George Nakashima.
No craftsman has had a more significant influence on our evolution and design ethos than Geo...
Customer Stories
Tangible Echos of the Past
May 6, 2023
For Tom and Mary Ellen, collecting period pieces and intertwining Thos. Moser furniture is a testament to their belief in investing in craftsmanship and quality. They value acquiring pieces that will be cherished for generations to come, creating a home rich in history, love, and tangible echoes of the past.
For Tom and Mary Ellen, collecting period pieces and intertwining Thos. Moser furniture is a...
Customer Stories
A Legacy of Lullabies and Love
May 3, 2023
In 1988, Stacey and her husband were on their way to a summer stay in Boothbay, Maine. Her husband, notorious for driving from point A to point B, making only necessary stops along the way, succumbed to the allure of Portland's Old Port for a brief visit. Stacey, pregnant with their first child, welcomed the detour. As they strolled along the storied streets, they came upon the window of our Portland Showroom and stopped dead in their tracks.
In 1988, Stacey and her husband were on their way to a summer stay in Boothbay, Maine. Her h...
Woodworking & Craft
A Lifelong Love of Woodworking
May 1, 2023
"When you're signing a piece of furniture, you're thinking lots of things; you're thinking, if I'm putting my name on this thing, I've got an attachment to it, it better be good. But you're also thinking, who is this going to? And when they receive that piece, they will probably see this signature and wonder, "Who is this Robert Fisher guy?"Â
"When you're signing a piece of furniture, you're thinking lots of things; you're thinking, ...
Advice & Education
Sustainability
April 18, 2023
If there's a common core to all our work, it is our appreciation for the beauty and versatility of North American hardwood. Since the beginning, we have been committed to using the finest materials available. The raw materials we work with are an essential element to our furniture-making success, and as woodworkers, our materials are inseparable from the environment.Â
If there's a common core to all our work, it is our appreciation for the beauty and versatil...
Interior Design
A Modern Victorian Kitchen
March 23, 2023
Located on a beautiful property outside Boston, the homeowners had done extensive renovations to their Victorian home, saving the kitchen for last. The homeowners wanted a design that was mindful of the home's origins but felt fresh, modern, and functional for this busy family; that's when they turned to designer Karen Swanson.
Located on a beautiful property outside Boston, the homeowners had done extensive renovation...
Woodworking & Craft
The Woodworker’s Notebook
March 1, 2023
For Jim Boisvert, life as a craftsman began at age ten. While other children his age tuned into Saturday morning cartoons, Jim watched the Woodwright’s Shop. For the last twenty years, Jim has kept a notebook cataloging every piece of furniture he has made as a Thos. Moser craftsman.
For Jim Boisvert, life as a craftsman began at age ten. While other children his age tuned i...
Customer Stories
A Match Made In Cherry
January 23, 2023
In 2014, Doug B. purchased a dark and dated condo in Southwest Harbor, Maine. After a year-long renovation, the new space was clean and contemporary. Being a lifelong fan of modern design, Doug chose to furnish the home with the curved and sleek designs of Thos. Moser. Ready for warmer climes, he listed the condo for sale. His home overlooking the ocean was stunning, but what caught the eye of future owners Elizabeth and Bruce S. was a match made in cherry.
In 2014, Doug B. purchased a dark and dated condo in Southwest Harbor, Maine. After a year-l...
Customer Stories
Worth the Wait
November 9, 2022
What’s something you’ve coveted for years? What about that item caught your eye and stuck with you all this time? For customer Susan B., it was the Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chair.
What’s something you’ve coveted for years? What about that item caught your eye and stuc...
Tell Us Your Moser Story
At Thos. Moser, we believe that furniture is more than just pieces arranged in a room; it's an integral part of your life's story. Each sofa, table, and chair holds memories, emotions, and experiences that transform a house into a home. We invite you to share your unique furniture story with us—a tale that goes beyond aesthetics, delving into the heart of your daily life.
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