Customer Stories

An open concept kitchen and dining room with the unity table and pacific chairs int he foreground. In the kitchen there are island stools around a live edge kitchen island. A mirror and artwork decorates the wall behind the table and chairs.

The Patina of Time

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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.

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Looking inside a house from outside a doorway. There is a rocking chair in the far corner and in the foreground is a large dark wood table. The house has cedar shingles and there are a few purple chive blossoms in bloom in the lower right hand corner.

A Legacy of Lullabies and Love

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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.

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Bedroom scene. A wooden bed with a curved footboard is sitting on a light colored rug. The bed has white linens and pillows. On either side of the bed are wooden cube nightstands with potted plants. To the left is a wooden coat tree. On the right is a wooden chaise lounge chair with black leather upholstery with a black and white photograph hanging on the wall. On the floor is a woven rug.

A Match Made In Cherry

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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.

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Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chair on a white background with light shadows.

Worth the Wait

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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.

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Wishbone Table and Eastward Side Chairs in walnut in dining room

Set for Summer

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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. 

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A table and chair set up in a white studio space

A Family’s Taproot

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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.

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Edo Trestle Table in walnut and Auburn Chairs in walnut in dining scene with window

A Minimalist Space that Celebrates Everyday Living

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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.

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Blanket box in cherry sits at the foot of a bed wtih wool blanket draped over the edge

A Christmas Story

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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.

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A Cozy and Curated Coastal Farmhouse

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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.   

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Crafted for a Life at Sea

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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. 

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More Than a Signature

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It was upon closer inspection customer David M. discovered that his chair had a unique marking.

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A Lifetime Collection

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“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.”

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A Squeak of Reassurance

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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.

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The Heart of the Household

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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.

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The Artist’s Choice

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“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.

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Interior of an open concept kitchen and dining room. The dining room is in the foreground where a wooden dining table and wooden spindle chairs sit on top of a blue rug. There is a blue kitchen island with wooden crescent stools and a kitchen with blue cabinetry in the background.

A Place to Retire: English Charm meets California Coastal

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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.

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Coastal Cottage Designed by Owners’ Daughter Offers Modern Retreat

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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.

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Wooden box made of walnut with woven rope handles

Lieutenant’s Chest

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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."

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CIR: Memories made by the Kuenstner Family

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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.

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A Collector’s Approach to Downsizing

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Inside a beautiful 17th floor apartment located with breathtaking views of the Schuylkill River and the City of Philadelphia, is a home rich in character.

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

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

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Customers

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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.

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