Author: Nichole Bailey
Thomas Moser – Tribute
Thomas F. Moser, woodworker, author, and entrepreneur, died at age 90 in his home on the coast of Maine. Tom and his wife Mary founded Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers in 1972 with a mission of making quality furniture that would, in his own words, “endure, add beauty, grace, and value to the lives of those who use it.”
Building Beyond Time
Nate Blackwell’s grandfather’s connection to renowned furniture maker Tom Moser reinforced the value of artistry and technique in woodworking. Now a craftsman at Thos. Moser, Nate carries forward this tradition, using his grandfather’s tools to create heirloom-quality furniture. For him, woodworking is more than a profession—it’s a way to honor his family’s history and leave a lasting mark for future generations.
The Art of Living
From the moment the “dream books” began arriving on Steven’s doorstep, he knew he was destined to have at least one piece of furniture from Thos. Moser. What started as one piece has grown into a collection of furniture that has become the stars of his family’s home.
Eric Hopkins
With the eyes of an artist, the words of a poet, and the mind of a scientist, Eric Hopkins has engaged numerous people through his art and with his thoughts about life on this Big Blue Planet. He captures the dynamic forces and rhythms of nature in watercolors, oils, blown glass, mixed media, and photography. His vision focuses on the Big Picture of the natural world, geological and geographical forms, and the exchange of energy between Earth, Water, and Sky. From this intimate study of nature, Eric has developed a keen awareness of light, form, color, and pattern, which is reflected in all of his work.
Wendy Turner
Traveling gives artists a chance to experiment with new mediums, approaches and colors. I have been lucky to repeatedly visit Great Guana Cay, a small island in the Northern Bahamas. Over 60 years the island has changed dramatically, but the ocean colors, fascinating botany and undersea life of the Caribbean continue to be a wonderful inspiration for art.
My Other Place: Maine Artists Exploring the World
In My Other Place: Maine Artists Exploring the World, the canvas, lens, or sculpture becomes a portal to distant horizons and bustling streets that artists call their second home. Each piece showcases the journey of discovery, where wanderlust meets creative expression.
Lindsay Hopkins-Weld
Living near the ocean, I am constantly aware of the elements. My current work is an exploration of this environment: the interaction of land, sea and sky. The relentless cycle of the tides and the sea’s ever changing moods serve as inspiration. I try to capture the physical and emotional energy which surrounds me.
Linda Bail
Bjorn Runquist
My painting in France over the years stems from having lived in Normandy and Paris for three years when I was a teenager and the many extended stays through my adult life, including painting workshops in the last ten years. I was always drawn to the age of the landscape: land that had been worked and lived in for thousands of years
Andre Benoit
Joseph Keiffer
Joseph Keiffer was born in 1952 in New York City, N.Y. His father was a painter and his mother was a writer, which enabled the family to spend quite a few years abroad, mainly in Europe. He began painting at 17, while in Paris. The following year he enrolled at Brandeis, and after several leaves of absence to attend the New York Studio School, he graduated from college, having majored in philosophy and art history.
Russell Whitten
Food. Carbonara, gelato, wine, and cannolis will forever be calling me back to Italy. Painting is just what I do wherever I go.
Janice Anthony
For all the years I’ve lived in Maine, I have always had a sense of Canada being at my back. It has felt like a place of refuge and safety, especially its forest, coastlines, and lakes, emanating a natural peace. So much of what I’ve been drawn to has been the wilderness, trees and shadows, long mountain trails to cold and transparent waters. The continuing presence of First Nation tribes, French settlers, and the persevering English, and their names across the Canadian maps, all speak to me of a welcoming warmth. And centuries of Canadian art, from Arctic carvings and Pacific Northwest totem poles, to work by the Group of Seven painters to more recent painters, inspire me to carry on with my painting.
David Little
Painting out-of-doors began in Prospect Park in Brooklyn and in the potato fields and by the ocean on the South Fork of Long Island over thirty years ago. Encouragement came from my uncle, the artist William Kienbusch, and from my parents.
Winslow Myers
Philip Frey
Frey’s art occupies the nexus between contemporary painting and brushy traditionalism. If there is a focus to this new direction in Maine painting, his art is it. ”
Jim Nickelson
David D. Pearce
Travel nourished a lifetime habit of drawing and sketching. In Algiers in 2009 I began a course of self-study in drawing, perspective, and color. That led to watercolors. I love the translucent quality of the medium and the constant challenge of turning sudden developments into opportunity. My paintings reflect what I see as essential about a given subject and tend to the semi-abstract.
Jill Hoy
Working with the particular qualities of Maine light, has long been a primary focus of Jill Hoy’s plein air oil paintings. Strong composition, rhythm, gesture, pattern, energy, power of place and soul are also primary concerns. Each of these paintings has a story and a distinct reason for being chosen as a painting site.
Judy Taylor
Judy’s work consists of figurative and narrative paintings, labor-focused work, landscapes, and portraiture. Her scenes of workers and nature found on the Island often incorporate island residents as models.
Olga Merrill
Olga Merrill is an award-winning Maine based visual artist primarily using the medium of photography. She uses photography as a tool – like an instrument to make music or a brush for painting – to create an image of her vision, with a dreamy and indirect relationship to external reality. Her artworks are essentially representative photography of the world around her that nevertheless dissolves into the wonder of abstract patterns and together with well planned color palettes reflect her vision, dreams and feelings.
From Debate Room to Dining Room
From a summer debate class to a family legacy, the timeless craftsmanship of Thos. Moser furniture weaves a story of connection, commitment, and memories now passed down to the fourth generation.
A New Chapter: The Hotchkiss School Edsel Ford Memorial Library
With a nod to both tradition and innovation, Thos. Moser has crafted furniture for the new Edsel Ford Library at the Hotchkiss School that blends elegant design with cutting-edge functionality.
Designer Picks: Alex Theofanidis’ Top 5 Moser Picks
We asked designer Alexandra Theofanidis to share her top five Thos. Moser essentials and share what makes them designer favorites.
Designing A Dream
At age 32, Michelle reinvented herself as an interior designer, fueled by a childhood love of color and order. Inspired by the timeless beauty of the furniture in a Thos. Moser catalog, she and her brother, a budding furniture maker, shared a dream that would lead to lifelong careers—and Michelle’s ultimate achievement: owning the Lolling Chair she once only imagined.
Plein Air Pop-Up Art Show
Our Freeport gallery is hosting a plein air pop-up art exhibit curated in conjunction with artist and educator Charles Thompson.
Featured artists include J. Thomas R. Higgins, Vanessa Michalak, John David O’Shaughnessy, Sean Ware, Russel Whitten and guest curator, Charles Thompson. Each artist works primarily on location translating their surroundings into painterly impressions through the ever-shifting filters of light and weather.
The Bates Mill
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.
Process: The Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chair
The first recognizable design made by Tom Moser was our Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chair. Its form and design ingenuity put the company on the map while also defining an aesthetic that has become synonymous with the Moser name. From start to finish here is an in depth look at how this iconic design comes together.
Bridging Eras: A Denver Square Home’s Modern Makeover
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.
Wise Trees and Tranquil Waters
Tina Palmer composes her paintings, often focusing on landscapes and trees as her subject matter. In all of her creations, she draws upon her past for inspiration. She often paints rural landscapes that evoke a moody feel and create a feeling of having been there before. Most of the works are layers of paint using acrylic paints and modeling paste on canvas to complete a textured finish.
Three Ways to Bend Wood
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.
NYPL Inwood Branch: A state of the art library and community hub
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.
40 Year Art Retrospective
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.
Becoming a Thos. Moser Craftsperson
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.
Small but Mighty: Tips for choosing great accent tables
The Pasadena Collection
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.
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Solid Wood Furniture
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.
A Golden Guide to Interior Design
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.
Finding the Perfect Lounge Chair
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.
Behind the Signature: More than Ink on Wood
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.
The Argonaut
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.
A Sense of Place
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.
A Sense of Place: Auburn, Maine
From the moment we first realized we needed a space in which our customers could interact with and get to know our furniture, we’ve purposefully chosen the building intended to house our showrooms with the same attention to detail we apply to making furniture— including fidelity to each region’s unique characteristics. Each showroom has its tale to tell about the building it inhabits, its region’s architecture, and the local community surrounding it.
A Sense of Place: San Francisco, California
A Sense of Place: Washington D. C.
A Sense of Place: Boston, Massachusetts
A Sense of Place: Freeport, Maine
The Patina of Time
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.
East Meets West: George Nakashima’s Influence on Thos. Moser
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.
Art of Penobscot Bay
The Art of Penobscot Bay stands as a vital testament to the captivating allure of Maine’s treasured region and its status as a sought-after destination. This book represents the fourth collaboration between the renowned brothers, Carl and David Little, building on their previous works, highlighting the artistic inspirations in Mount Katahdin, Acadia National Park, and Portland, Maine.
Tangible Echos of the Past
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.
A Legacy of Lullabies and Love
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.
A Lifelong Love of Woodworking
“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?”
Sustainability
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.
A Modern Victorian Kitchen
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.
The Woodworker’s Notebook
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.
A Match Made In Cherry
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.
Worth the Wait
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.
Moving the Vestry
In 1974, Tom and Mary Moser purchased an abandoned church vestry that would become their first showroom for the token sum of five dollars. The only caveat was that they needed to move it.
Community of Artists: James Kucheman
Kucheman’s work, now on display at our Freeport, Maine showroom, showcases work inspired by visits to Vinalhaven and Mount Desert Island. Each piece showcases the retired college art instructor’s unique and personal interpretations of the iconic villages and landscapes from the place he’s called home since 1980.
The New Gloucester Rocker
A rocking chair emanates nostalgia, a sense of comfort, relaxation, and a lulling quality made for front porches, tucked-away corners, and quiet nurseries. “Since the chair was designed and built in our New Gloucester workshop, we called it the New Gloucester Rocker, and it became one of our signature pieces,” says Tom Moser.
1972: A Bold New Approach to the Classic Moser Aesthetic
To celebrate 50 years, we have crafted a new, limited-edition design that celebrates our craft and honors our roots. 1972 gleans the nuanced traits of the classic Moser aesthetic developed by Tom with the sculptural influences of David Moser, creating an entirely new form that feels familiar yet is a catalyst for a new era of design
Meet Dr. White
When asked about the origin of the Dr. White’s Chest, Tom Moser recalls, “I remember seeing a stand-alone cupboard with graduated drawers and a sizeable compartment concealed behind two doors on the top at the Shaker Village. I used that as inspiration. The principle was that if a person had a chest of that sort, everything you owned should be able to fit in the chest.”
“Hang On!”
A constant dictation of Tom’s designs is by drawing upon historical antecedents and pushing them a step further. The look of the Bowback Stool is no stranger to this formula. The signature backrest of the stool is a wooden permutation of cousin Walter’s motorcycle panic bar.
Shaker Your Plate
‘Tis a gift to be simple begins the 18th-century Shaker hymn. The trestle-style dining table is perhaps one of the oldest and simplest furniture forms in existence; the Shakers raised this form into a work of art.
Set for Summer
The fine art of boat building and furniture making share a symbiosis that enriches the space and the lives of those who visit the Eagle Loft. For Chris, this kinship of craft has created a childhood dream home where he shares meals with friends around a table and chairs designed by a man he met as a child whilst gazing upon a harbor steeped in a rich history of boatbuilding.
A Family’s Taproot
We usually visualize a landscape or a city street when people ask where we’re from. Most of us associate home with natural elements or architecture – rolling hills, lakes, a bustling Main Street, or a favorite tree in the park. But for Donna, her childhood “home” and family’s taproot can be found in her dining room.
Crafting Captivating Curves: A Conversation with Bob Cabral
Curved elements are common in the art of furniture-making, from the apron of a table, the frame of a bed, or the crest of a chair. When it comes to creating curved pieces in wood, there are three essential ways it can be achieved— cut, steam-bent, or lamination.
Natural Variations Found in North American Hardwood
As woodworkers, our materials are inseparable from the environment. From changes in color as the wood ages, grain pattern, and mineral deposits, here are a few natural variations found in the North American hardwood used in Thos. Moser furniture.
A Designer’s Dream Kitchen
If you could design your dream kitchen, what would it look like? For Betsy Barmat Stires, owner of DC-based design firm Frog Hill Designs, the opportunity to create a showhouse where she was the client allowed her to transform a blank canvas into an elevated space with refined details.
The Harpswell Chair: From Humble Beginnings to Dignified Design
From Popes to Presidents, dining rooms to boardrooms, the Harpswell Chair brings quiet distinction to any space. Read how an ill-pitched tent would lead to a life in Maine and the name of the Harpswell Chair.
Three versatile fabrics for every interior
Upholstery makes a piece of solid hardwood furniture cozy, elegant, playful, or sophisticated. Here are three upholstery options that pass the test of durability, feel, and color selection with our furniture specialists time and time again.
Community of Artists. Introducing: Abe Goodale
Design Spotlight: Marianne Jones
Chosen for her ability to understand every step of the building and decorating process, Marianne Jones’ clients praise her ability to listen to their ideas and transform them into the most beautiful interiors that fit their personality and style.
Community of Artist: Olga Merrill
Community of Artists: Liz Prescott
The Pink House: A look inside our 2021 holiday home
This scenic location of the owner’s new property rekindled the joys of childhood summers spent in Maine. However, this idyllic location lacked one thing: a house.
Located one hundred miles away, they purchased a 200-year-old Victorian home and began the process of moving it, piece by piece, to their dream location.
A Minimalist Space that Celebrates Everyday Living
The kitchen of the Calistri’s Massachusets home was dark and dated, and they wanted to create an inviting space where they could comfortably entertain friends and family. Their vision for the new kitchen and breakfast nook was a bright, contemporary, intentionally inspired space molded around their minimalist aesthetic.
Camels and Outposts: Historical Antecedents of our Pencil Post Bed
It’s hard to imagine our Pencil Post bed folding down the size of a large suitcase. But the solid wood design was inspired by the early modular English Field Bed, built to support a canvas mattress and canopy of mesh netting to keep out mosquitos. However, if we dig even further into antiquity, we find the roots of our four-poster bed go even deeper.
A Christmas Story
Mr. Ferguson had second thoughts about hiding the Blanket Box in the basement. Of course, that wasn’t until he was lugging the solid cherry box up the stairs at three in the morning on Christmas Eve.
Furniture that Fits
Shopping for furniture has never been easier. Whether you prefer to shop online or in one of our showrooms, we want to make sure you select a piece of furniture that’s a perfect fit. To help, we’ve compiled a list of important considerations for choosing the right furniture for your space.
A Cozy and Curated Coastal Farmhouse
The Ferguson’s found their four acres of heaven in Yarmouth, Maine. Resplendent with towering pines and verdant landscapes, they worked with local interior design firm Nicola’s Home to create a three-bedroom contemporary coastal farmhouse that offered first-floor living with plenty of room to entertain and spaces that captured both their personalities.
The Perfect Pairing
To complement the bold and approachable space, the art-driven boutique hotel reached out to Thos. Moser to craft a custom dining chair to create a comfortable refuge for locals and travelers alike that exuded a warm and welcoming space.
Unwrapping Innovation
Dr. Heibert said, “I want a wheel made entirely of native oak, in the old-world style. No plywood, just oak to age in dignity. Of course, it needs to be perfectly balanced to drive a wooden set of gears and power a generator. Can you do it?”
The Anticlastic Curve
In 2014, aboard a ferry from Portland, Maine, Tom and Mary Moser headed 185 nautical miles northeast to Nova Scotia. But it wasn’t the scenery that caught Tom Moser’s eye; it was the simple cafeteria chair he was sitting in.
Design Spotlight: Elizabeth Vallino
Elizabeth Vallino traces her aesthetic formation to ballet class. This introduction to form, language and culture was the beginning of a lifelong fascination with classical and old-world elegance. We sat down with her for a quick Q & A about her approach to incorporating the Continuous Arm Chair’s classic look into her clients’ modern interior.
How to Clean Your Hardwood Furniture
Care and cleaning for your wooden furniture is not a one-size-fits-all solution. To clean up the confusion, we sat down with Marc LaBonte, head of our furniture maintenance and installation department, and asked him the best way to care for and maintain our hardwood furniture.
The Mower that Moved Us
In a field along Cobb’s Hill Road, across from the old vestry that served as Thos. Moser’s first showroom rests a rusted 1800’s sickle bar mower. The purity and austerity of the traditional handwork in these iron seats captivated Tom Moser. In 1978, Tom began carving the first iteration of the High Stool.
Building Big Tables: A Union of Traditional Woodworking and Modern Technology
The most significant projects are born through collaboration and a willingness to push the limits. This is how we have crafted tables that span more than thirty-six feet long. Read how we have blended the art of handcrafted furniture with modern technology to create these one-of-a-kind tables.
Design Spotlight with Jennifer Magdol
Located within San Francisco’s Golden Gate Heights neighborhood, this 1949 single-family home derives its inspiration from coastal forests and the Pacific Ocean.
Crafted for a Life at Sea
For us, every delivery is special, but some are truly memorable— such was the case when we delivered a custom pair of Harpswell Chairs and Wing Ottoman and were invited aboard the charismatic skipper’s yacht.
Designing an Inspired Bedroom
The prospect of redesigning a space can be overwhelming— a fresh coat of paint, a new layout, furniture, soft goods, and which pieces will be kept and which will be donated? We’ve taken three of our favorite bedrooms and created inspiration boards using a straightforward formula to show you how to begin creating your designer look.
5 Benefits of an Adjustable Height Desk
Sitting at a desk is an unavoidable part of our day for many of us. However, sitting for long periods, day after day, can harm our well-being and productivity. Here are five reasons why we love adjustable height desks.
Creating an Elevated Table Setting this Holiday Season
Enhance your holiday dining with our guide to creating an elevated table setting. Embrace intimate celebrations by setting a warm ambiance.
A Thos. Moser Coloring Book
This coloring book is meant to bring the family together around the table or snuggled in by the fire with a cup of cocoa to share stories and that child-like wonder that makes it the most wonderful time of year.
Building a Family Tradition
There is a piece of furniture within the Moser catalog that immediately stands out for each of us. It invokes a familiar feeling of comfort, childhood memories and feels like it was specifically designed just for us. This is precisely how a member of our customer care team felt when they walked through the lobby doors at Thos. Moser and saw the child’s size Continuous Arm Rocker.
More Than a Signature
It was upon closer inspection customer David M. discovered that his chair had a unique marking.
The Omni Clock
Our latest accessory, the Omni Clock, is a nod to those traditional forms we first set out to create- rooted in functional utility and a celebration of the material. Inspired by Shaker designs, the clock features clean lines sculpted from solid North American cherry or walnut.
Designing an Open-Concept Space
When a couple wanted to downsize they sold everything except their Moser furniture. We sat down with their designer, Marcye Philbrook, and asked her how she artfully designed and integrated elements of their existing Moser pieces to create a contemporary home.
The Island Stool
The Island Stool is a contemporary nod to the past, drawing inspiration from an old Shaker utility stool found in Tom and Mary Moser’s first home in Maine, a 200-year-old farmhouse in New Gloucester.
A Look Inside the Set of Our 2020 Holiday Catalog
A Lifetime Collection
“My first purchase from Thos. Moser was a 1986 catalog. I remember sending my $4.00 and spending a lot of time looking through the pages. The catalog was beautiful, and it reflected the company’s attention to craftsmanship,” Linda said. “I still have every catalog I’ve ever received.”
A Squeak of Reassurance
When customers Karen and Steve were expecting their first child, they treated themselves to a Moser rocker. But when a subtle squeak sounded with each rock, Karen called Moser customer service. She never expected who would come to her door and inspect her squeaky rocker.
The Heart of the Household
The table joined the family in 2008. “It was a time when my husband wasn’t traveling a lot for work. We had dinner there every night as a family, and it was special. We lingered longer, laughed harder, and the experience amplified the table’s meaning. It really was part of the family,” says Vivienne.
The Artist’s Choice
“We didn’t want to purchase something that wouldn’t last – and we didn’t want to compromise on a style we didn’t like.” After pondering their research, the two artists returned to the craftsmen whose work they already knew well and selected two High Stools.
Wood Moves: Crafting Receptive Designs
Building with solid wood takes patience and a deep appreciation of its mercurial nature to create a result that will last a lifetime. Each wood species has its own unique personality, growth pattern, and tendencies to react to the elements in different ways.
The Unity Table
The Unity Table design echoes themes seen in mid-century modern design, where it derives its form through its elegant dedication to purpose. We have embraced these tenets and created a table that demonstrates our admiration for the strength and beauty inherent in furniture hand-crafted from solid wood.
The Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chair, An Icon of Evolutionary Design
When our founder, Tom Moser, began his journey of becoming a full-time furniture maker, the Windsor style had fallen out of favor. Nevertheless, he set out to design his modern iteration of the Windsor chair, a design that would go on to become synonymous with the Thos. Moser name.
Great-Grandpa Joe’s Bookshelf
There is a reason we call these pieces heirlooms- they’re the keepers of our family’s history. While the design of Joseph Moser’s bookshelf may be simple, it’s a physical symbol that represents the continuity and love of four generations of the Moser family.
An enduring symbol of family and craft
For Tom Moser, the American flag evokes a uniquely personal feeling and sense of connection, and at the end of the day, it holds a more profound, unified meaning of family and craft.
Tom Moser’s American Flag
As humans, creation and the capacity to create are in our DNA. These creations spark joy within oneself and have the ability to unify the human spirit. For Tom Moser, the spark that led him to craft his artistic rendition of the American Flag came from a photograph of a wooden flag and a gentle nudge from a friend.
Inside the Thos. Moser Workshop
The Thos. Moser workshop is a playground to the makers who call it home. Every piece of our furniture starts its journey in this 80,000 square foot facility in Auburn, Maine. Join us for a peek inside.
A Styled Approach to Mixing Wood Species
What’s the best way to incorporate multiple wood species into the same room? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of the best ways to blend various wood species into your space.
A Place to Retire: English Charm meets California Coastal
There is an intertwining of cool blues and warm wooden tones throughout the house, a nod to the ocean and Maine woods. Large windows allow the landscape to filter inward to create a welcoming oasis that allows them to take a deep breath and watch the worries of the world drift away.
4 Expert Tips for Picking the Right Upholstery
Upholstered furniture offers a personalized and unique spin on our hand-crafted wood furniture. With so many options available, we’ve come up with four expert tips to help you choose the right one.
Honoring Legacy at St. Timothy’s School
With an appreciation for craftsmanship, the staff asked Thos. Moser to use boards from the felled 80-foot tree to create community worktables.
The Studio Collection
Our new Studio Collection is nothing short of a study in our design philosophies of clean, simple lines, discreet integration, and utilization of traditional joinery.
The Mark of a Modern-Day Heirloom
Form, shape, and patterns are the intrinsic characteristics of solid wood furniture. With no two pieces of wood exactly alike, every piece of furniture has its own unique identity. These nuances, crafted by nature and finished by hand, create furniture destined to be a one-of-a-kind, modern-day heirloom.
Ash: the right wood in all the right places
With its straight grain and exceptional strength, ash has long been a staple in the legs of chairs, rockers, and benches throughout our collections. Balancing its strength, ash is also remarkably resilient– providing just the right “give” to make a spindle Thos. Moser chairback every bit as comfortable as it is beautiful.
A Celebration of the American Forest
Since the beginning, Thos. Moser has considered the materials we work as the essential element to success in furniture making. As woodworkers, our materials are inseparable from the environment. In this respect, we have released a special live-edge edition of the Eastward Bench to further express the gratitude we feel towards our materials
5 Things to Consider When Buying a Dining Chair
There’s a science to comfortable sitting, and the truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all for dining seating. We’ve put together a list of five things to consider when looking for seating at your dining room table.
Joinery: Beauty and Durability in Equal Parts
Exceptional joinery is a celebration of craftsmanship that we expose whenever possible. Properly formed, it works on every level and leaves nothing to hide.
The Beauty in Board Matching
Board matching is the subtle art of selecting rough-hewn slabs of wood to match wood grain and color, making the difference between a nice piece of furniture and an exquisite piece of furniture.
Passing on the Skills of Woodworking
As a company, Thos. Moser is made up of a family of master craftsmen. It is through our love of crafting with wood that we continuously share our knowledge with others.
Selecting the Right Table for Any Space
Whether you are looking for a table to fit in your kitchen, a formal dining area, or a flexible work environment, finding the right table for your space is key. We’ve put together a list of important considerations and a seating equation to help you find the perfect table to match your style and space.
Coastal Cottage Designed by Owners’ Daughter Offers Modern Retreat
The moment you turn down the nearly 1/2 mi private driveway to the Jennings cottage, you know you are about to experience something magical.
Choosing a Bed at Thos. Moser
Who are we without a good night’s rest? Our guide for selecting the Thos. Moser bed of your dreams will have you resting easy in no time.
The Moser’s First Maine Christmas
On Christmas morning, Mary passed out large boxes to Tom and their four sons and said, “Get changed.” The same thought simultaneously entered their minds: Where on earth had Mom found these costumes?
Fostering the Next Generation of New England Craftsmen
Our partnership with North Bennet Street School began in 2018 based on long-standing mutual admiration. Seeking new ways to support the school’s activities, we reached out to NBSS to discuss forming a partnership and found common ground in Toys for Tots.
Lieutenant’s Chest
For Kimber and Lorraine, long-time Moser customers, the opportunity to join the craftsman in our Auburn shop for a week and build something seemed like a no-brainer. But what would they build? They decided to build a custom Captain’s Chest adorned with hand-made rope beckets to celebrate their daughter’s accomplishments as a Navy Lieutenant. To reflect her proper rank, they named this adaptation the, “Lieutenant’s Chest.”
CIR: Memories made by the Kuenstner Family
Sharing a week with a group of CIR students is special, no matter what. But when you get a group made up of an entire family, you know there will be some great laughs and a healthy dose of sibling rivalry. The Kuenstener family left us wanting for nothing.
Cherry: Beauty Over Time
When exposed to sunlight and air, cherry furniture changes color over time, shifting from a light salmon to a deep, rich reddish-brown. This transformation begins in as little as six months. Through oxidation and UV exposure, cherry’s molecular makeup changes the way in which light is reflected, giving cherry its recognizably rich hue. Perhaps, more than any other wood, cherry, when finished with rubbed oil and wax, invites people to touch it.
Resimercial Design
Resimercial design blurs the lines of work and home by incorporating flexible spaces that double as a meeting space, a comfortable place for a quiet brainstorm or coffee break with colleagues that evoke a sense of comfort and shape how we view the modern workplace.
Guidelines for Selecting a Stool
Are you remodeling the space to include an island, bar, or high-top dining area? In that case, you might need a few pointers for selecting a suitable stool to seamlessly match your style and design aesthetic while maintaining overall function and practicality.
University of Georgia, Terry College of Business
To make Casey Commons feel anything but common, the interior design team specified award-winning custom furniture pieces from Thos. Moser. The result is a comfortable, familiar and distinctly upscale space where thousands of students can learn, study, eat and engage every day.
