Furniture Design
Furniture Design
East Meets West: George Nakashima’s Influence on Thos. Moser
August 1, 2023
No craftsman has had a more significant influence on our evolution and design ethos than George Nakashima. His ability to showcase the raw beauty and character of the wood with his clean designs was aspirational. Our Eastward collection pays homage to master furniture maker George Nakashima.
No craftsman has had a more significant influence on our evolution and design ethos than Geo...
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The New Gloucester Rocker
October 17, 2022
A rocking chair emanates nostalgia, a sense of comfort, relaxation, and a lulling quality made for front porches, tucked-away corners, and quiet nurseries. “Since the chair was designed and built in our New Gloucester workshop, we called it the New Gloucester Rocker, and it became one of our signature pieces,” says Tom Moser.
A rocking chair emanates nostalgia, a sense of comfort, relaxation, and a lulling quality ma...
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1972: A Bold New Approach to the Classic Moser Aesthetic
October 10, 2022
To celebrate 50 years, we have crafted a new, limited-edition design that celebrates our craft and honors our roots. 1972 gleans the nuanced traits of the classic Moser aesthetic developed by Tom with the sculptural influences of David Moser, creating an entirely new form that feels familiar yet is a catalyst for a new era of design
To celebrate 50 years, we have crafted a new, limited-edition design that celebrates our cra...
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“Hang On!”
September 9, 2022
A constant dictation of Tom’s designs is by drawing upon historical antecedents and pushing them a step further. The look of the Bowback Stool is no stranger to this formula. The signature backrest of the stool is a wooden permutation of cousin Walter’s motorcycle panic bar.
A constant dictation of Tom’s designs is by drawing upon historical antecedents and pushin...
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The Harpswell Chair: From Humble Beginnings to Dignified Design
February 18, 2022
From Popes to Presidents, dining rooms to boardrooms, the Harpswell Chair brings quiet distinction to any space. Read how an ill-pitched tent would lead to a life in Maine and the name of the Harpswell Chair.
From Popes to Presidents, dining rooms to boardrooms, the Harpswell Chair brings quiet disti...
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The Birth of an Icon
June 1, 2021
In collaboration with The New York Public Library (NYPL), Thos. Moser designed a chair that is more than just a piece of furniture – it’s a symbol of the Library, its mission, and its vision for the future.
In collaboration with The New York Public Library (NYPL), Thos. Moser designed a chair that ...
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The Anticlastic Curve
May 11, 2021
In 2014, aboard a ferry from Portland, Maine, Tom and Mary Moser headed 185 nautical miles northeast to Nova Scotia. But it wasn't the scenery that caught Tom Moser's eye; it was the simple cafeteria chair he was sitting in.
In 2014, aboard a ferry from Portland, Maine, Tom and Mary Moser headed 185 nautical miles n...
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The Mower that Moved Us
March 25, 2021
In a field along Cobb’s Hill Road, across from the old vestry that served as Thos. Moser's first showroom rests a rusted 1800's sickle bar mower. The purity and austerity of the traditional handwork in these iron seats captivated Tom Moser. In 1978, Tom began carving the first iteration of the High Stool.
In a field along Cobb’s Hill Road, across from the old vestry that served as Thos. Moser's...
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The Ultimate ‘Chairness’
April 5, 2021
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.
In 1977, Thos. Moser sold its first Windsor style chair: the Thos. Moser Continuous Arm Chai...
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A Thos. Moser Coloring Book
November 19, 2020
This coloring book is meant to bring the family together around the table or snuggled in by the fire with a cup of cocoa to share stories and that child-like wonder that makes it the most wonderful time of year.
This coloring book is meant to bring the family together around the table or snuggled in by ...
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The Omni Clock
October 27, 2020
Our latest accessory, the Omni Clock, is a nod to those traditional forms we first set out to create- rooted in functional utility and a celebration of the material. Inspired by Shaker designs, the clock features clean lines sculpted from solid North American cherry or walnut.
Our latest accessory, the Omni Clock, is a nod to those traditional forms we first set out t...
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The Island Stool
September 30, 2020
The Island Stool is a contemporary nod to the past, drawing inspiration from an old Shaker utility stool found in Tom and Mary Moser’s first home in Maine, a 200-year-old farmhouse in New Gloucester.
The Island Stool is a contemporary nod to the past, drawing inspiration from an old Shaker u...
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The Unity Table
September 10, 2020
The Unity Table design echoes themes seen in mid-century modern design, where it derives its form through its elegant dedication to purpose. We have embraced these tenets and created a table that demonstrates our admiration for the strength and beauty inherent in furniture hand-crafted from solid wood.
The Unity Table design echoes themes seen in mid-century modern design, where it derive...
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The Studio Collection
May 7, 2020
Our new Studio Collection is nothing short of a study in our design philosophies of clean, simple lines, discreet integration, and utilization of traditional joinery.
Our new Studio Collection is nothing short of a study in our design philosophies of clean, s...
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The Mark of a Modern-Day Heirloom
May 11, 2020
Form, shape, and patterns are the intrinsic characteristics of solid wood furniture. With no two pieces of wood exactly alike, every piece of furniture has its own unique identity. These nuances, crafted by nature and finished by hand, create furniture destined to be a one-of-a-kind, modern-day heirloom.
Form, shape, and patterns are the intrinsic characteristics of solid wood furniture. With no...
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New Products for Spring 2019
March 13, 2019
When considering new pieces to add to our collection, we are often inspired by a combination of historical references, customer ideas, and gaps in our lineup. Our latest designs are no exception.
When considering new pieces to add to our collection, we are often inspired by a combination...
