Tiger Maple Furniture Makers

We specialize in 17th and 18th century antique reproduction furniture especially showcasing highly figured woods.

Tiger maple furniture makers.

Working with the finest woods sustainable north american species like tiger maple pennsylvania cherry sugar pine we create authentic reproduction shaker furniture that is world class. At the turn of the 18th century some of the most elegant furniture ever built came into existence. You can customize the selection of solid hardwood species finishes hardware sizes and more. However walnut and mahogany are also options.

We primarily use tiger maple and cherry. Until the turn of the century the heels of women s shoes were made from maple. These works will be generational furniture. Speak with one of our furniture design consultants and let them show you all of the possibilities with american made amish built high quality furniture.

History the use of tiger maple for furniture peaked in 18th century colonial america. Violin makers have used tiger maple for centuries earning the wood yet another name. Designed with superior construction techniques with the beauty excellence of a time gone when pieces lasted. The curly soft maple we provide is 100 red maple with none of the inferior silver maple common in the midwest.

We can customize your furniture to fit your needs exactly. Skilled furniture makers at dungan tingley chair works hand craft reproductions of american antique furniture and specialize in several styles of windsor chairs and a variety of tables bar stools coffee tables dining room end tables hutches nightstands sideboards tables using only the finest quality cherry tiger maple oak and pine. Reproduction custom tiger maple furniture with craftsmanship borrowed from the 18th century. Tiger maple cherry white ash black walnut and pine are enhanced with dyes and glazes by our skilled finisher.

Curly maple tiger maple has been a favorite of american furniture makers since early colonial days. Tiger curly maple native range acer rubrum for over 15 years c. In the north during the cold nights and warm days of late winter the sugar maple is tapped for its sucrose containing sap the source of maple syrup. We use a multi layered environmentally friendly finish process that creates a durable water resistant surface that is then given a soft low sheen glow by the application of a beeswax rub.

It is evident that a craftsman was involved when you examine our fine traditional furniture you can see and feel the quality. Make offer pair antique tiger maple federal period chairs w cane seats hitchcock type curly c1800 federal neoclassical corner cupboard cabinet cherry tiger maple 88 t 5 482 50.