1. Will the style go out of fashion in three years?
2. Is the construction going to last?
3. Is the furniture made of solid wood?
4. Can I adjust the dimensions of a table to suit my taste and requirements?
5. Is the finish durable? Is it safe?
6. Can I put my idea down on paper and have a reasonable chance of having it built?
7.  Is the furniture American made?
8. Is the price right for me?

1. Will the style go out of fashion in three years? (back to the top)

Our furniture has been in style in America for 150 years. It coordinates well with most other styles, too.

2. Is the construction going to last? (back to the top)

We use only First and Select grades of hardwoods, kiln-dried to a moisture content of 6% -8%. We guarantee it against joint failure for the life of the original owner, or we repair it free of charge.

3. Is the furniture made of solid wood? (back to the top)

Ours is, even drawer bottoms. Most of today's mass-produced furniture is not made of solid hardwood: it's made with veneer over plywood or particleboard (glued sawdust). We don't build in oak. Oak is not stable enough for furniture because it tends to warp.

4. Can I adjust the dimensions of a table to suit my taste and requirements?

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At ADAMS, you can. We are custom furniture makers. We do not build until your order it.

5. Is the finish durable? Is it safe? (back to the top)

Our tung oil and urethane finish penetrates deeply into the wood and polymerizes or bonds with itself and the wood. We guarantee it for the life of the original owner. It is a clear, natural finish. Our finishing method is 150 years old and is environmentally safe. We finish all surfaces, not just the outside. On the other hand, today's mass-produced furniture is lacquer finished, sprayed over a vinyl sealer. Lacquer does not bond well with wood. In addition, lacquer needs to be constantly waxed.

6. Can I put my idea down on paper and have a reasonable chance of having it built?

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Within the general American style in which we work, we can build just about any piece for your home or office, including conference tables and bookcases. We can also build contemporary, one-of -a-kind pieces. We do not work in "period" furniture styles, such as Chippendale, Queen Anne, Hepplewhite or Victorian, although we draw ideas from these styles on occasion.

7.  Is the furniture American made? (back to the top)

Ours is handmade by skilled craftsmen using lumber grown in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virgina. Much mass-produced furniture contains lumber from the Far East and India, often treated with insecticides banned in the United States. Some or all of these pieces may even be made overseas.

8. Is the price right for me? (back to the top)

Most people think carefully before purchasing quality furniture because they want good looks, durability and value. Our handmade furniture is not inexpensive, but if you consider the many years it will be enjoyed, it offers the best value.