What We Work With

Rosewood

Our signature material. Dense, stable, and rich in grain character, rosewood brings both visual weight and structural permanence. It responds well to hand tools and holds sharp joinery, which makes it ideal for seating frames, architectural casework, and surfaced detail. We source rosewood locally—kiln-dried, selected for clarity and consistency, then milled and shaped in-house.

Other Hardwoods

We also work with solid teak, ash, oak, walnut, and mahogany—each chosen for specific structural and aesthetic qualities. Teak resists movement in humid environments. Ash and oak bring lightness and visible grain. Walnut offers warmth. Mahogany delivers depth and tonal consistency. All species are used in their solid form, never as veneer or overlay. Selection depends on proportion, function, and finish intent.

Brass

Brass is used sparingly and only where structure or transition calls for it. You’ll find it in embedded inlays, aligned joints, or transitional thresholds—never as surface ornament. We use solid brass stock, set flush and untreated, so it patinates naturally with time. The metal serves a purpose—strengthening the meeting points of planes and forms.

Cane

Handwoven cane is used for surface tension and breathability. Applied over hardwood frames, it allows airflow while keeping the structure open and visually light. Each cane panel is woven, tensioned, and fixed by hand. We do not use prefabricated sheets or artificial substitutes. Cane appears only where the form benefits—never where it weakens the frame.

Stone

We use marble selectively, usually for tops, insets, or foundational contrast. Each slab is selected for weight, tone, and veining, and is fitted into hardwood frames with precision-set recesses. The stone is sealed but not polished to mirror the quiet finish of our woodwork. Its presence grounds the form—both visually and physically.

Upholstery

Upholstery is used where comfort is required, but always over structure. Every upholstered piece—sofas, daybeds, armchairs—is built on a hardwood subframe. No filler blocks. No hidden boards. Each cushion or backrest is integrated into the build, not applied as an afterthought. We use canvas, velvet, and leather, based on function, not trend.

Engineered Wood

We use engineered materials in select, concealed roles. Drawer backs, slat panels, or interior upholstery cores may include MDF or ply where dimensional stability matters. These components never carry structural load and never appear on visible surfaces. Their inclusion is practical, not stylistic—and always secondary to solid hardwood.

Finish

Our primary finishes are oil-based or low-VOC, applied by hand in multiple passes. These finishes allow the wood to breathe, develop patina, and remain serviceable over time. We avoid plasticized coatings or sprayed lacquer. For commercial or sealed applications, we offer alternatives—but only on request, and only when the use demands it.