Thos. Moser Blog

In the 45 years since Tom Moser founded our company, we’ve trained master craftsmen 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. Read some of our stories, advice and musings below.

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The Mark of an Heirloom

Posted April 28, 2020

Tom’s Flag: A Celebration of American Hardwoods

Posted July 2, 2019

The Birth of an Icon

Posted June 5, 2019

The Studio Collection

Posted May 7, 2020

Resimercial Design

Posted September 17, 2019

New Products for Spring 2019

Posted March 13, 2019

Danish Modern

Posted May 21, 2018

Inspiration for Danish Modern designs can be traced back to none other than the Shakers. Read about how both these influential design movements inspired Thos. Moser designs.

Giants of Craft

Posted April 29, 2018

For any furniture maker, the greatest inspiration is the bone-deep need to create. Read how Thos. Moser has been inspired by others who share this creative urge.

Windsor Chair

Posted April 22, 2018

In 1977, Thos. Moser sold its first Windsor style chair: the Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chair. Today, this chair serves as an icon synonymous with the Moser name.

Ash: the right wood in all the right places

Posted April 22, 2020

A Celebration of the American Forest

Posted April 20, 2020

Joinery: Beauty and Durability in Equal Parts

Posted March 31, 2020

The Beauty in Board Matching

Posted February 26, 2020

Fostering the Next Generation of New England Craftsmen

Posted November 27, 2019

Cherry: Beauty Over Time

Posted October 21, 2019

Veneer: A Conversation with Bob Cabral

Posted January 23, 2019

Mortise and Tenons: A conversation with Andy Pinkham

Posted September 20, 2018

The mortise and tenon is one of the classics of woodworking joinery and one of the oldest forms of joinery in the world.

Dovetails: A Conversation with Tim Sirois

Posted September 10, 2018

Craftsman Tim Sirois discusses why the dovetail joint is integral to Thos. Moser design, and what it takes to master this woodworking technique.

A Styled Approach to Mixing Wood Species

Posted May 29, 2020

4 Expert Tips for Picking the Right Upholstery

Posted May 14, 2020

5 Things to Consider When Buying a Dining Chair

Posted April 8, 2020

Selecting the Right Table for Any Space

Posted February 19, 2020

Choosing a Bed at Thos. Moser

Posted January 16, 2020

Guidelines for Selecting a Stool

Posted August 29, 2019

A Place to Retire: English Charm meets California Coastal

Posted May 26, 2020

COASTAL COTTAGE DESIGNED BY THE OWNERS’ DAUGHTER OFFERS MODERN RETREAT

Posted January 21, 2020

Lieutenant’s Chest

Posted October 23, 2019

CIR: Memories and Furniture made by the Kuenstner Family

Posted October 21, 2019

A Collector’s Approach to Downsizing

Posted May 16, 2019

Inspiring Young Minds: St. Timothy’s Students in the Workshop

Posted September 19, 2018

Randy Stevens, Head of St. Timothy's School, sends a group of students to our Auburn workshop for an immersive learning experience.

Customers

Posted June 4, 2018

For our first few years in business, our primary method of advertising was word of mouth. Learn about how Thos. Moser's customers grew organically into a community that appreciates quality and fine craft.

Passing on the Skills of Woodworking

Posted February 25, 2020

The Moser’s First Maine Christmas

Posted December 13, 2019

Telling the Tale

Posted May 13, 2018

As Tom evolved from teacher to woodworker, he used his skills to continue to educate the next generation of craftsmen.

Books & Wood

Posted May 6, 2018

In a library, one is inspired to levels of greater inquiry by those billions of words. Furniture for such a compelling environment should reflect that spirituality and sense of timelessness.

Waterwheel

Posted April 16, 2018

One might wonder what waterwheels have to do with building furniture. Learn how an adventurous spirit, appreciation for craft and utility, and creative thinking have guided Moser since the very beginning.

Honoring Legacy at St. Timothy’s School

Posted May 12, 2020

University of Georgia, Terry College of Business

Posted June 13, 2019

The Lawrenceville School: Abbott Dining Hall

Posted May 23, 2019

A Custom Credenza With Reclaimed Stained Glass

Posted May 23, 2019

Inspiring Young Minds: St. Timothy’s Students in the Workshop

Posted September 19, 2018

Randy Stevens, Head of St. Timothy's School, sends a group of students to our Auburn workshop for an immersive learning experience.

St. Timothy’s School: Five Arts and Student Center

Posted August 13, 2018

St. Timothy’s, an all-girls high school established in 1882 and located in Stevenson, Maryland, is embarking on its most significant modernization and building transformation project in the school’s history

Thos. Moser and St. Timothy’s School

Posted August 13, 2018

There is nothing we love more than when residential customers share their love of Moser furniture with their institutions and businesses. St. Timothy’s Head of School Randy Stevens is one those special customers.

Harvard Business School

Posted July 2, 2018

Over the last 45-years, we have built chairs for presidents, chairs for popes, chairs for poets, and chairs for some of the nation’s leading universities.